Do They Only Come in Twos?
August 5, 2024
It took until May to buy the first fountain pen of 2024. A week or so later I bought another. The first purchase had been considered for some time
Thanks Ralph
July 22, 2024
For the better part of a year, I’ve had designs on a second article detailing my history with a pen that is important to me and foundational to
What’s What 7/19/24
July 19, 2024
Parker Rialto with Diamine Damson Wahl Eversharp Skyline with Herbin Ambre de Birmanie Parker Duofold International with Parker Blue Gone from
Still Working the Back of the Line
July 12, 2024
Continuing last week’s theme of selecting pens that haven’t been used in a while, I inked up this Parker Rialto. I got it off eBay last summer,
What’s What 7/1/24
July 1, 2024
Staying local and an unexpected revelation. Parker Duofold International with Teranishi Fujiyama Irodori Rin Spoke Icon with Nagasawa Kobe #59
Chapter 2 of Barnes & Notebooks
June 25, 2024
Six months ago, I was pleasantly surprised by the notebook selection at a local Barnes & Noble. I was back at the same store this week and, once
What’s What 6/12/24
June 12, 2024
Taccia Spectrum with Robert Oster Morning Mist Parker Duofold Maxima with Waterman Harmonious Green Pelikan Steno with Pelikan 4001 Violet
Nib Comparison: Pilot Capless F, FM, M
June 3, 2024
A brief note before we get to the nibs. After publishing this post and viewing the list of all posts on the site, I realized it was one year ago
What’s What 5/20/24
May 20, 2024
International arrivals, domestic departures, and ocean metaphor. Kaweco AL-Sport with Montblanc UNICEF Visconti Opera Gold with Delta Black Pilot
Meet & Greet with the Visconti Opera Gold
May 13, 2024
Last week I mentioned I made a short list of pens that I was actively seeking. One of them was the Visconti Opera Gold. This model came out in
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