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Mürekkepbalığı
I have been participated in a short survey done a while back by a Turkish journal called Mürekkepbalığı. Mürekkepbalığı focuses on the culture of writing. The journal had hit the newstand back in...
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Pen Meet: March 2015
Yesterday was the monthly Singapore Fountain Pen Lovers' pen meet. The sponsor for the lucky draw for this pen meet is Aesthetic Bay. They had some yummy Faber Castell fountain pens, inks and cases up...
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Giveaway Winner: Pilot Iroshizuku Kiri Same
Congratulations to Bradley A Harris for the winning the 15ml bottle of Pilot Iroshizuku Kiri Same. You have one week to contact me so that we can arrange the pick up for the prize. Otherwise I will...
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Review: J. Herbin Poussiere De Lune
I don't have much experience with J. Herbin inks so when I had a chance to visit Overjoyed months ago, I was googling what were the popular J. Herbin inks. Poussiere de lune also known as Moondust...
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Review: Sailor My First
The Numbers: Weight: 14g Length (capped): 135mm Length (uncapped): 121mm Length of cap: 60mm Price: SGD$32 from Tokyu Hands Material: Plastic Filling Mechanism: Cartridge (Included) / Converter (sold...
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Review: Sailor Jentle Souten
Souten is a part of Sailor's regular line pf inks. It has subtle shading visible on my Japanese M nib. The ink's dry time on regular paper is pretty good though it feels rather extended on Rhodia and...
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Review: Sailor Jentle Doyou
Sailor Jentle Doyou is part of Sailor's regular line of inks. There is a subtle shading that is visible only in broader nibs. It runs quite dark from a super dark brown to a light grey-brown shade....
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Review: Pilot Iroshizuku Fuyu Gaki
Fuyu Gaki is one of the orange entries to Pilot Iroshizuku ink series. There is also another yellow-orange ink named Yu-Yake in the series. Yu-yake is more akin to the evening sun while Fuyu Gaki is a...
View ArticleGiveaway: Pen Chalet celebrates NatStatWeek
Pen Chalet is celebrating National Stationary Week and World Stationary Day with a giveaway and discounts! Fountain pens, inks and paper are up for grabs in the giveaway. A Platinum 3776 Black tiger...
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Review: Platinum 3776 Century
The Numbers: Weight: 25g Length (capped): 140mm Length (uncapped): 120mm Length of cap: 67mm Price: 7344 yen from Amazon Japan Body Material: Resin Nib Material: 14k Gold Filling Mechanism: Cartridge...
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Review: Pilot Iroshizuku Momiji
Pilot Iroshizuku Momiji is a bright pink-red ink. It is very similar to Pilot Iroshizuku Kosumosu but Momiji is redder and bright. The colour jumps right off the page. It shades from a dark pink to a...
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Review: Diamine Marine
I purchased this ink when I heard NPIAB.se is closing. That site has always been my source for 30ml Diamine inks. I'm sad to see it go. DIamine Marine is alight turquoise-green ink. It is a lot more...
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Review: Diamine Blaze Orange
Diamine Blaze Orange is a bright and strong orange ink. It is a well behaved ink. The colour doesn't dull even when it dries which is a plus point. Though it doesn't shade as much as the Noodler's...
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Review: Lamy Al-Star
The Numbers: Weight: 22g Length (capped): 139mm Length (uncapped): 130mm Length of cap: 64mm Price: USD$37.60 from Pen Chalet Body Material: Metal Nib Material: Stainless steel Filling Mechanism:...
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Review: Sheaffer Turquoise
I've purchased the Sheaffer Turquoise from Fook Hing ages ago and I haven't inked it up till very recently. Why the long wait? I guess its thanks to my countless samples I was trying to go through. It...
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Review: Diamine Pumpkin
This is my 2nd orange ink from Diamine, the first being Diamine Blaze Orange. This is a saturated orange with very subtle shading with wider nibs. The saturated colour makes it pops right off the...
View ArticlePens and Travelling
Hello everyone, I am finally back in Singapore after 2 weeks overseas at Frankfurt and Italy. This is my very first time travelling after getting into fountain pens and inks. In preparation for being...
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Review: Sailor Jentle Grenade + Giveaway
I know, I know it's really unfair that I am reviewing an ink that's already discontinued but I can't bring myself to say no when a fellow fountain pen lover offered me a bottle. My thanks to him for...
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Review: Pilot Custom 74
The Numbers: Weight: 24g Length (capped): 142.62mm Length (uncapped): 125.08mm Length of cap: 60.43mm Price: USD$150 before discount from Pen Chalet Body Material: Plastic Nib Material: 14k gold nib...
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Review: OMAS Sepia
OMAS Sepia is my first experience with OMAS' inks. OMAS Sepia is a pleasant entry into OMAS ink offerings. It is a brown ink with red undertones. It is a perfectly servicable ink with really excellent...
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