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Review: Serwex 362
The Numbers: Weight: 16g Length (capped): 133mm Length (uncapped): 116mm Length of cap: 61.4mm Price: Euro$4 from Npiab.se (RIP) Body Material: Plastic with metal cap Nib Material: Steel Filling...
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Review: Private Reserve Naples Blue
This is a bright blue ink that reminds me many much of Pilot Iroshizuku Ama Iro. It shades well from a light turquoise to a sky blue colour. I enjoy the bright colour that leaps right off the page....
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Review: Single Pen Sleeve
I’ve received 3 single pen sleeves of my choosing from Tao Bao as a birthday present last year. Tao Bao, if you are unfamiliar with it, is a website where you can buy almost anything you want directly...
View ArticleStaying Analog in a Digital world
In the recent episode of the Pen Addict podcast, Myke was lamenting that he has fewer and fewer opportunities to use his pens, pencils and paper. I fear this is probably true for many of us. The world...
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Review: Noodler’s Walnut
This is a wet, dark brown ink. Though it’s dark, you can still make out the brown tones of the ink. Though it’s named walnut, I think My Dudek Modern’s Goods Block’s walnut looks redder. Noodler’s...
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Review: Sailor Jentle Fuji Musume
Sailor Jentle Fuji Musume is a 2010 limited edition ink. It reminds me of J. Herbin Violette Pensee. it shades from a dark lavender purple to a pastel lavender. it’s on the blue end of the purple...
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Review: Diamine Teal
Another ink from another mass order from a long time ago. Blah, blah my usual story. On with the review. Diamine Teal is a dark green-blue ink. It has some nice shading. It gives from a deep dark green...
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Review: Nakaya Decapod Mini Kuro-Tamenuri
The Numbers: Weight: 19g Length (capped): 129mm Length (uncapped): 115mm Length of cap: 61mm Price: USD$650 Body Material: Ebonite with urushi finish Nib Material: 14k gold nib Filling Mechanism:...
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Review: Sailor Bungbox Omaesaki - Sea
My thanks to Louisa for the sample of Sailor Bungbox Omaesaki Sea. This is another ink from Sailor Bungbox series. There are two Omaesaki blue inks in the Bungbox series namely sky and sea. Omaesaki...
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Review: Caran D’arche Sunset
I was lucky enough to nab a 5ml sample of this ink at a low price of $2 at a pen meet. Caran D’arche Sunset is an ink that is already discontinued. It’s a shame that you can no longer buy it. This is...
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Review: Diamine Indigo
This is a grey-blue ink from Diamine’s massive ink offerings. It’s really similar to Akkerman Laan Van Niew Oost Indigo. There were rumours that Akkerman’s inks were made by Diamine. You can decide for...
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Review: Platignum Vibe
The Numbers: Weight: 22g Length (capped): 135mm Length (uncapped): 115mm Price: SGD $23 Body Material: Metal Nib Material: Stainless steel Filling Mechanism: Cartridge and converter Colours: Black and...
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Review: Diamine Twilight
This is a dark teal ink from Diamine. It reminds me of Pilot Iroshizuku Tsuki Yo. This a nice blend of blue and green with some grey undertones. It leans more towards the green end of the spectrum. It...
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Review: OMAS Purple
This is a bright purple ink when wet. Once it dries, it’s colour changes to a lavender hue. It’s very similar to Sailor Bungbox L’Amant when wet and when it’s dry it looks similar to Sailor Jentle Fuji...
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Giveaway Winner: Platignum Vibe
Congrats to Thomas Chan. You have won a white Platignum Vibe! Please contact me within one week to arrange prize collection. Otherwise I will have to pick another winner.
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Review: Bril Inks
Bril is an Indian company that makes a variety of stationary and among them fountain pen inks. They have a range of 7 inks. Bril inks tend to be very quick drying and come with a very distinctive...
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Review: Platignum Studio
The Numbers: Weight: 29g Length (capped): 135mm Length (uncapped): 121mm Price: SGD$28 Body Material: Aluminium Nib Material: Stainless steel Filling Mechanism: Cartridge and converter Colours: 8...
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Review: Akkerman Hopjesbruin
Let’s not mince words, I do not like this ink. The colour reminds me too much of mud and other more unpleasant things that I’ll shall not name. This is a lighter brown with yellow undertones. It shades...
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Review: Noodler’s FPN Galileo Manuscript Brown
This is a FPN exclusive ink made by Noodler’s. It costs USD$30 for a 3oz bottle. It’s waterproof, has good lubrication and some shading properties. This is a warm brown that goes from a deep dark brown...
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Giveaway Winner: Platignum Studio
Congrats! Issac you are the winner of the Platignum Studio giveaway. Please contact me within a week of this post to sarrange prize collection. Otherwise I would have to pick another winner.
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