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Review: Chelpark Crimson Violet

Chelpark is one of the oldest fountain pen ink manufacturer in India. It started out as a subsidiary of Parker Pen but Parker have since withdrawn from the company. I can’t find much information about...

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Giveaway Winner: Wahl Eversharp Everberry

I totally forgot about the giveaway I was doing for the Wahl Eversharp Everberry ink but better late than never. Congrats to Jas T. You are the winner of the Wahl Eversharp Everberry. You have one week...

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Review: Pelikan Twist

The Numbers:Weight: 19gLength (capped): 139mmLength (uncapped): 133mmBody Material: Plastic and rubberNib Material: Stainless steelFilling Mechanism: Cartridge and converter Intro:I’ve received the...

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Review: Sailor Jentle Apricot

This is a discontinued Sailor ink. It’s a much sought after ink. I only came to have a bottle of this ink because a friend sold me a bottle. This is a great orange ink. It pops and shades very well....

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Review: Pilot Blue Black

Pilot Blue Black is one of the few standard inks that Pilot makes, other than the higher end Iroshizuku series of course. Pilot Blue Black like most inks named that way is more a grey blue than a black...

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Review: Noodler’s Park Red

My thanks to Yee Sheng for the ink sample of Noodler’s Park Red. Noodler’s Park Red is inspired by Park Sang Hak, a North Korea defector. Park Red is bright and strong especially when it goes down. As...

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Review: Franklin Christoph Penvelope 6

My thanks to my good friend Gautam for loaning me his pen case for review. Franklin Christoph is a company known for their acrylic fountain pens, especially those in ice finish. I have previously...

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Review: OMAS Orange

OMAS Orange is an ink that was originally part of the OMAS Solaia Limited Edition. OMAS Orange isn’t part of OMAS’ regular lineup of ink offering. Though OMAS has produced orange ink cartridges in the...

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Review: Hobonichi Leather Cover (A6)

My thanks to Grouphunt for providing me this Hobonichi A6 leather cover for review. This leather cover is made to hold an A6 size Hobonichi. It is made by The WY’s Den, a local couple making bespoke...

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Review: De Atramentis Singapore

De Atramentis Singapore is a custom ink produced by De Atramentis for Fook Hing Trading. There has been two different colours, one being a dark blue and the other this particular ink. I’ve not seen...

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Giveaway Winner: OMAS Orange

Congrats to Steven and Michelle, each of you won a bottle of OMAS Orange. Please contact me by 20th June to claim your prize otherwise I will be picking another winner.

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Review: Jinhao 599

The Numbers:Weight: 17.8gLength (capped): 137mmLength (uncapped): 129mmPrice: $2 from Straits PenBody Material: PlasticNib Material: Stainless steelFilling Mechanism: Cartridge and converterColours:...

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Review: Diamine Blue Lightning

This is my second Shimmertastic ink. Blue Lightning is a light blue - turquoise ink with silver dust. It shades well. It goes from a caribbean blue to a light turquoise. The silver dust isn’t very...

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Review: Roterfaden Taschenbegleiter A5

Roterfaden is a German company that specialises in notebook folio / cover made of leather or an intriguing material called dancefloor. (It’s actually just a synthetic material designed for ballet...

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Giveaway Winner: Jinhao 599

Congrats to Aaron, you are the winner of the Jinhao 599 fountain pen. I enjoy reading too! You have one week (7th July 2016) to claim your prize from me, otherwise I would have to pick another winner.

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Review: Noodler’s Dumas Tulipe Noire

I am trying out photographing my written review instead of scanning them. Let me know in the comments if you have any preference either way. Noodler’s Dumas Tulipe Noire is one of Fountain Pen...

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Review: Lamy 2000 Multipen

My thanks to Jeremy for the loan of his Lamy 2000 Multipen for review.Intro:The Lamy 2000 is one of my favourite fountain pens that I’ve owned. Did you know that Lamy makes the 2000 model in a...

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Review: Noodler’s Liberty's Elysium

I am trying out photographing my written review instead of scanning them. Let me know in the comments if you have any preference either way. Noodler’s Liberty's Elysium is a Goulet Pens’ exclusive...

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Review: Galen Leather Field Notes Cover

My thanks to Zeynep of Galen Leather for sending me this Leather Field Notes. I am giving away this leather cover, read this review all the way to the end to find out how to win it. Galen leather is a...

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Review: Visconti Purple

I am trying out photographing my written review instead of scanning them. Let me know in the comments if you have any preference either way. My thanks to Fook Hing for providing me the bottle of...

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