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  • Hobonichi Techo (2016 Edition) ReviewHobonichi Techo (2016 Edition) Review
    A lot has been written about the Hobonichi Techo. It has almost cult status. Here are some more words about it, based on how I’ve used mine for eight months. Of course one of the difficulties of reviewing planners when you try not to review anything without using it for a while is that the ...
  • Machine Era Original Brass Pen ReviewMachine Era Original Brass Pen Review
    Machine Era are based in the USA and make metal products including wallets, key rings and, of course, pens. The Original, as the name suggests, was (almost) their first pen and it has since been joined by a stainless steel version and a brass ‘version 2’, which has a clip. (Note that although this pen is ...
  • J. Herbin Caroube de Chypre Ink ReviewJ. Herbin Caroube de Chypre Ink Review
    This year’s sparkly J. Herbin ink is Caroube de Chypre, a chocolatey brown with gold sparkles. It’s too dark for me and the sparkles only really work with a dip pen or a very broad wet nib (or a straw!). I was playing around with a dip pen and doing a very bad job of it ...
  • Visconti Rembrandt Fountain Pen ReviewVisconti Rembrandt Fountain Pen Review
    The Rembrandt is the closest Visconti get to producing an entry level pen. It’s only that in comparison to the rest of their range. Most of us will never own one of their higher range pens but is the Rembrandt a way of experiencing the Visconti magic without having to sell one of your children? ...
  • Kaweco Traveler Case ReviewKaweco Traveler Case Review
    Kaweco continue to expand their range of products and the Traveler Case is the latest example. It’s made from calf leather and costs a little under €100. Thank you to Kaweco for lending me this case so I could review it. These are my own honest opinions. The leather brown leather is soft, a little suede-like, and ...