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Noodler's Midnight Blue Review
SpecificationsManufacturer: Noodler'sColor: Blue-BlackMSRP: $12.50Actual Price: $12-$14Price I paid: I bought this ink for $14 from my local store. This is higher than the price many online retailers...
View ArticleFurther Reading August 24, 2014
These are some great reviews done by other people this week.Gourmet Pens reviewed the Pelikan M600 in red, courtesy of the Pen Company.Another Pelikan, the M405, was reviewed by the Modern Stationer...
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Pilot Vanishing Point Review
SpecificationsBrand: PilotModel: Vanishing Point (known as the Capless in some countries) Body Material: MetalColor: The Vanishing point comes in a plethora of colors, some of which aren't available in...
View ArticleFurther Reading August 31, 2014
Gourmet Pens reviewed the intriguing Taccia Savanna. It looks terrific but is ridiculously overpriced for a steel-nib pen.FPQuest posted pictures showing both vintage and new Sheaffer Skrip bottles...
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Currently Inked Pens - September 1st, 2014
Schlicht flexible pen - J. Herbin Rouge HematitePelikan M200 - J. Herbin Rouge HematiteLamy Safari - Pelikan Edelstein TurmalineFaber Castell Ondoro - J. Herbin Lie de ThePilot Vanishing Point -...
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J. Herbin Vert Pre Review
SpecificationsManufacturer: J. HerbinAlternate Name(s): Meadow GreenColor: Light GreenMSRP: $5Actual Price: $4-$5Price I paid: 3 EurosAmount of Ink: 10mLCost per ml: 50¢Bottle: Small glass bottle;...
View ArticleFurther Reading September 7 ,2014
Peninkcillin revisited the Jinhao X750.Inkdependence! reviewed the stunningly beautiful Delta Unica, Graf von Faber Castell Cobalt Blue, and Graf von Faber Castell Hazelnut Brown. The Pen Addict...
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Currently Inked Pens - September 9, 2014
Rouge Hematite's sheen is incredible.From left to right:Schlicht Flexible Nib Pen - J. Herbin Rouge HematiteMontblanc Meisterstuck 146 - J. Herbin Lie de TheSailor 1911 S - J. Herbin Vert PreMontblanc...
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J. Herbin Rouge Opera Review
SpecificationsManufacturer: J. HerbinAlternate Name(s): Opera RedColor: PinkMSRP: $5Actual Price: $4-$5Price I paid: 3 EurosAmount of Ink: 10mLCost per ml: 50¢Bottle: Small glass bottle; difficult to...
View ArticleFurther Reading September 14, 2014
Inkdependence reviewed a be Caran d' Ache Vibrant Green and Caran d' Ache Organic Brown. Those inks are expensive, but they look excellent. Pens!Papers!Pencils! reviewed another costly ink, Iroshizuku...
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J. Herbin Tempête Review
SpecificationsBrand: J. HerbinModel: Tempetê, the French word for tempestBody Material: PlasticColor: Red cap with a clear body; also available with black, blue, orange, and clear capsTrim:...
View ArticleFurther Reading September 21, 2014
PollPlease vote below or by following this link on which pen I should review next. Soon I should post pictures and a brief description of each candidate. Thank you for your participation!Loading...SBRE...
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Levenger Blazing Sunset Review
SpecificationsThe top of the capManufacturer: LevengerColor: OrangeMSRP: $12Actual Price: $12, but often on sale for $10Amount of Ink: 50mLCost per mL: 24¢Bottle: Glass with an included inkwell for...
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Currently Inked Pens - October 28, 2014
From left to right:Pelikan M200 - J. Herbin Ambre de BirmanieMontblanc Carrera - Noodler's BlackParker Vacumatic - J. Herbin Ambre de BirmanieST Dupont D Line - Pelikan Edelstein TopazVisconti...
View ArticleFurther Reading November 2, 2014
It's been a long time since the last Further Reading (almost a month and a half!), so I'll also include some links from that time. In case you haven't voted yet, the poll for which pen I should review...
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Noodler's Neponset Quick Look
My Noodler's Neponset arrived yesterday, so here are a few quick pictures.The three-tine "Vishnu Victory" music nibA writing sampleThe Vishnu Victory nib is very flexible, but extreme force is required...
View ArticleFurther Reading - 11/23/14
The results of the poll are in, and I should review the Montblanc 146 next. I've already taken and edited the pictures, so the review should be up sometime this week. Now on to links...Just as my black...
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OMAS Arte Italiana Arco Paragon (New Style) Review
If you've been following this blog for a while, you probably noticed that there was a poll for which pen I should review next in the sidebar. The Montblanc 146 won, and I did intend to review it next;...
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Further Reading January 3, 2015
As you may have noticed, I changed the blog's template yesterday. If you encounter any issues with the new design, please comment or contact me; and I'll try to correct them. With regards to the mobile...
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Currently Inked Pens - January 3, 2015
My currently inked pens have changed a lot recently, so I feel that it's a good time for another one of these.1 & 2. Levenger L-Techs(Diamine Blue Velvet and Noodler's Black) - Very similar in...
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Diamine 150th Anniversary Inks Overview
To help you decide whether these inks are worth your time, I put together a quick overview of each.1. 1864 Blue BlackThis ink is by far my least-liked in this set because the color isn't anything...
View ArticleFurther Reading February 6, 2015
I apologize for not posting an actual review this week, and since I'll be away all weekend, the earliest I could post one is the middle of next week.Tina at Fueled By Clouds and Coffee is currently...
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Montblanc JFK Review
Montblanc JFK is a limited edition ink produced to go alongside Montblanc's JFK Great Characters limited edition pen for 2015.SpecificationsManufacturer: MontblancColor: Blue-blackMSRP: $20Actual...
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Further Reading February 28, 2015
ReviewsInkdependence reviewed Toucan Violet, a light purple with low saturation.FpQuest reviewed Montblanc Corn Poppy Red and received the Nexus pen from Kickstarter. I'm beginning to regret that I...
View ArticleComprehensive Analysis of Fountain Pen Ink Costs (v.2)
The world has changed since my first ink analysis: countless boutique brands have popped up (or died off), Iroshizuku bottles are no longer hand-blown, and I've forgotten how to write self-aggrandizing...
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