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Review: Sailor Jentle Epinard
This is part of an ink series that Sailor has discontinued a while back. Never understood why they decided to do so. Epinard is a dark olive green that shades well. It reminds me of Tokiwa Matsu from...
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2016 Purchases
Another year has come and gone. It is time to tally up my purchases for the year. I have purchased 20 pens and returned 1, that makes 19 pens. Surprisingly, I also have purchased 19 bottles of ink. I...
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I’ve written about my wish list for 2016 when Maybelline of On Fountain Pens requested that I write a guest post on her blog. My list has: Pilot Custom 742 with Falcon nib TWSBI Vac Mini OMAS Milord...
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Review: Sailor Jentle Rikyu-Cha
This is part of Sailor’s recently re-released of an older 4 Seasons ink series. Rikyu-Cha is an odd blend of green and brown. Like most Sailor inks, it is fairly lubricated. I really enjoy this one of...
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Review: Parker Beta
The Numbers:Weight: 12gLength (capped): 135mmLength (uncapped): 123mmPrice: 144 Indian Rupee from Amazon IndiaBody Material: PlasticNib Material: Stainless steelFilling Mechanism: Cartridge /...
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Review: Bungbox Hamanako Fresh Mandarin Orange
Bungbox Hamanako Fresh Mandarin Orange is another Bungbox exclusive ink made by Sailor. I had hoped it might be a Sailor Apricot look alike. It is similar but not quite the same. Hamanako Mandarin...
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Review: Pilot Custom Heritage 92
The Numbers:Weight: 21gLength (capped): 135mmLength (uncapped): 121mmPrice: USD$220 from Pen ChaletBody Material: AcrylicNib Material: 14K goldFilling Mechanism: PistonColours: Clear, (Orange, Smoke...
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Review: Pelikan Edelstein Turmaline
Pelikan Edelstein Turmaline is Pelikan’s 2012 ink of the year. It seems like I’ve missed out on a good pink ink. I really love the bright pink colour of Turmaline. It’s vibrant, it’s loud, it’s in...
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Review: Diamine Majestic Purple
I initially got Diamine Majestic Purple as a possible replacement for Bungbox L’Amant. Not that L’Amant is getting discontinued, it’s just really expensive to buy and ship. Turns out Diamine Majestic...
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Review: Noodler’s Golden Brown
Noodler’s Golden Brown is a good shading ink but the colour is just too similar to Pilot Iroshizuku Ina Ho. I think my dislike of Ina Ho is quite obvious now. Noodler’s Golden Brown just happens to be...
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Review: Platinum 3776 Century - Kawaguchi
The Numbers:Weight: 25gLength (capped): 143mmLength (uncapped): 123mmBody Material: ResinNib Material: 14k goldFilling Mechanism: Cartridge / converterColours: Blue only Intro:Platinum released...
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Review: Rohrer and Klingner Blu Mare
I do not have much experience with Rohrer and Klingner. Blu Mare is a turquoise ink by Rohrer and Klingner. It’s bright, cheerful colour that pops right off the page. It shades nicely even in a...
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Review: Sailor Jentle Epinard
This is part of an ink series that Sailor has discontinued a while back. Never understood why they decided to do so. Epinard is a dark olive green that shades well. It reminds me of Tokiwa Matsu from...
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Review: Robert Oster Signature Burgundy
My thanks to Robert Oster for sending me this sample. Robert Oster Signature is an Australian made ink series. Burgundy is just one of the many colours found in the line up. Burgundy is not a...
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Review: Wing Sung 698
The Numbers:Weight: 25gLength (capped): 145mmLength (uncapped): 134mmPrice: USD $19.99 from ebay.comBody Material: PlasticNib Material: Stainless steelFilling Mechanism: Piston mechanismColours:...
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Review: Pelikan 4001 Dark Green
This is the latest addition to Pelikan 4001 series. Dark green is a nice strong colour. Plus it shades nicely. It goes from a deep dark green to a vibrant grass green. The most enticing thing about...
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Review: Pelikan M400 Brown Tortoise
The Numbers:Weight: 12gLength (capped): 124mmLength (uncapped): 123mmPrice: USD$380 on Pen ChaletBody Material: Resin and cellulose acetate Nib Material: 14k Gold nibFilling Mechanism: Piston...
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Giveaway winner: Wing Sung 698
Congrats to Marc Algeri! You are the winner of the Wing Sung 698 fountain pen. Please contact me within 7 days (19th January 2017) to claim your prize. You can contact me via the contact form on the...
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Review: Robert Oster Signature Turquoise
My thanks to Robert Oster for sending me this sample. Another beautiful ink by Robert Oster. This is one ink maker to watch! The turquoise isn’t the bright blend of blue and green that I expected....
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The Ink bottle
The Lunar New Year is approaching and let’s assume you’ve been diligent in your spring cleaning. Your desk is now clean and free of clutter. You might be thinking, let’s put some pens in a pen stand...
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