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Review: Hobonichi Techo - Original
You might remember my review of the Hobonichi Techo Cousin (A5) last year. You might also remember I’ve decided against buying another one for 2017. Instead I decided to buy the Hobonichi Techo...
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Review: Montblanc Lucky Orange
Montblanc Lucky Orange like its name suggests is a bright orange ink. Lucky Orange is a great shading ink as well. I love the brightness of the orange. It pops right off the page. This is another...
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Affordable gold nib pens
So you started down the rabbit hole of a hobby known as fountain pens. You have got a stainless steel fountain pen or maybe more than a few. You write with them and you are enjoying the writing...
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Review: Robert Oster Signature Blue Black
Another ink sample from Robert Oster, thank you once again Robert! Robert Oster Signature Blue Black feels like a blue black ink with a strong purple undertone. It shades nicely and it is a lubricated...
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Review: One Star Leather Hobonichi Techo Original cover
It has always been on my mind to buy a One Star Leather Hobonichi leather cover. I didn’t buy it when I purchased the Hobonichi Techo Cousin last year because I wanted to try the Roterfaden...
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Review: Kobe Arima Amber
My thanks to Glenn for the ink sample! Kobe inks are made by Sailor and this particular ink behaves similarly to other Sailor made inks. Kobe Arima Amber is a Nagasawa exclusive ink but is now also...
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Review: Jinhao - Dragon’s offspring
The Numbers:Weight: 58gLength (capped): 145mmLength (uncapped): 125mmPrice: USD$21.30 on eBayBody Material: MetalNib Material: Stainless steelFilling Mechanism: Cartridge and converterColours: Various...
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Review: Chesterfield Antique Oxford
Note: I've changed the water test to the bottom of the review. Saves some paper. My thanks to Marty for the ink samples!Chesterfield is an American brand of ink made by either Private Reserve or...
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Review: Callifolio Andrinople
My thanks to Ana for the ink sample!Callifolio inks are made by L’Artisan Pastellier, a small company based in the south of France. Andrinople is a nice shade of red-pink colour. It is a drier ink. I...
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Review: Montegrappa Special Reserve 1996
This Montegrappa ink is normally sold as a set with the Montegrappa Special Reserve fountain pen. This is one lubricated ink. I found it bleeds through and feathers on quite a number of different...
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Review: Montblanc Heritage 1912
The Numbers:Weight:48gLength (capped): 119.6mmLength (uncapped): 124.5mmPrice: USD$834 from AmazonBody Material: Resin with brass interiorNib Material: 14k goldFilling Mechanism: Piston fillerColours:...
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Review: Robert Oster Signature Fire and Ice
Robert Oster Siganture Fire and Ice is one of the more popular Robert Oster inks right now. It’s a turquoise ink that is bordering on blue that shades well and has a red sheen. The blue being the Ice...
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Review: Edison Pearlette
The Numbers:Weight: 18gLength (capped): 131.7mmLength (uncapped): 120.6mmPrice: USD$150 from various retailersBody Material: AcrylicNib Material: Stainless steelFilling Mechanism: Cartridge and...
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Review: Sailor Pro Gear Realo - Shumibun Club edition
The Numbers:Weight: 20gLength (capped): 134mmLength (uncapped): 123mmPrice: 32400 Yen from Shumibun ClubBody Material: PlasticNib Material: 21k gold nibFilling Mechanism: Piston fillerColours: Red,...
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Review: Kobe Arima Amber
My thanks to Glenn for the ink sample! Kobe inks are made by Sailor and this particular ink behaves similarly to other Sailor made inks. Kobe Arima Amber is a Nagasawa exclusive ink but is now also...
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Review: Rohrer and Klinger Alt-Goldgrün
Goldgrün is translated from German to gold-green. This is a very apt name for the ink. It’s an interesting blend of green and yellow. It’s appearance changes quite a bit depending on the pen and ink...
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Review: Monokaki A5 Lined Notebook
Monokaki literally means thing(s) write, if you break the name up into the foundation parts. As a name of a notebook I think it is very apt. Monokaki is an A5 size notebook that comes in the lined...
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Review: Robert Oster Signature Emerald
Emerald is a vibrant and strong green ink by Robert Oster. It shades very well, going from a dark green to a light green. It feels slightly drier in my Pilot fountain pen but it might be due to the pen...
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Review: Col-o-ring Ink Testing Book
My thanks to Glenn for the gift of the Col-o-ring Ink Testing Book!Some years back, I was reading all about the rage for Maruman Mnemosyne Word Book as a ink swatch booklet but I couldn’t find it...
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Review: Leveneger Empyrean
My thanks to Louisa for the ink sample! This is my first time using a Levenger ink. My first impression is it’s a super wet ink that feathers in my Kokuyo and TWSBI notebook. It fairs much better on my...
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