Summary The Pilot Grance is a small and charming alternative to the Pilot Custom 74. I find that it lays down a smooth and wet line like most Pilot pens, though this one is a touch wetter than my usual experience. The sterling silver body adds a nice heft which gives the pen a good […]| UK FOUNTAIN PENS
The pen is mightier than the sword, and considerably easier to write with. ~Marty Feldman Hello, everybody! Time for Art Thursday. Some folks are thinking about school supplies at this time of year…| The Opposite of Indifference
I just received a package from Fontoplumo and I immediately added the pen and inks it contained into rotation. While I already have a good amount of pens inked up, I really wanted to give the Radiu…| Writing at Large
A mixture of some pens left over from last month, coupled with a slew of new pens in mostly long unused inks characterizes this month’s lineup. The paper is Hobonichi Techo 2024 this time (I …| Writing at Large
Think this actually might be my first Initial Impressions post, but as this is a brand new pen I received through backing the KickStarter campaign and it will soon be available to buy outside of th…| dapprman
Normally when you see the name Moonman or Majohn you assume the pen will be a clone, blatantly breaking copyright, however on this occasion has Moonman/Majohn now effectively claimed the right to t…| dapprman
Summary The Furuta Giant Ebonite is a lovely independent-made fountain pen. The size is not for everyone, and if you find a #8 nib to be too big this pen will be a challenge. The pen is not perfect and comes with the quirks of an independent maker such as slightly inconsistent flow. However, I […]| UK FOUNTAIN PENS
A new month means a new set of inked pens. From my previous rotation I still have the Lamy 2000 inked with Diamine Silver Fox, the TWSBI ECO Saffron inked with R&K Helianthus (and just about to run dry) and the Manufactus Cappuccino Brown filled with a Diamine Bilberry cartridge, also just about to run […]| Writing at Large
I had actually been toying with trying a Tom’s Studio Pocket Fountain Pen since it was first launched, but due to a need to keep the size of my collection under control it was a nice to have,…| dapprman
Just six months since I last posted about what is on my desk and there has been a sudden growth. Part was a result of inking some pens to allow a newcomer to the fountain pen world to try a selecti…| dapprman
In the middle of April I inked up a bunch of new fountain pens, and at the end of the month I added two new fountain pens to this rotation. At the rate I’m writing with them I assume that thi…| Writing at Large
Ensso have made a brave decision in taking their own route on how to make a retractable fountain pen. Instead of the more usual knock they have gone for a side bolt design (hence the name). This is…| dapprman
Since the last post, I spent a week in Mexico (above). I learned two things: All I ever need from a “break” is time away from urgency. We rarely get that, even on a vacation. When I did get a real break, I thought about how I could| CJ Chilvers
Of February’s pen lineup only two pens remain inked, the Parker 51 with Waterman Purple, and the Leonardo Momento Zero Bohemian Twilight with Pilot Iroshizuku Tsuki-yo. As they’re both …| Writing at Large
There are two problems most of us face. Ink bottles that are hard to get pens through narrow necks and …Continue reading →| dapprman
Endless Stationery were know for their range of respected notebooks and in mid 2023 they added to this by the introduction of the Creator retractable fountain pen. This did create a fair bit of int…| dapprman
I reviewed my pair of Pilot Vanish Points back in 2020 however there are a number of other variants now available in the UK. One of these is the thinner model, the Decimo, which has been around in …| dapprman
Sunday the 2nd of March saw the Spring London Pen Show take place at its regular haunt, the Hammersmith Novotel. …Continue reading →| dapprman
I am sure most of you are aware and hopefully many near enough attending, but it is the London Pen …Continue reading →| dapprman
I have finally written dry all of my Inkvent 2024 fountain pens, which means that after two months I get to write with a whole new set of fountain pens and inks. I normally don’t spend too mu…| Writing at Large
The last time I documented the state of my collection, one, it was incomplete, and two, it was over two years ago! Some pens have come and gone, some are up for sale, some have stayed in the collec…| Weirdoforest Pens
Pilot Custom Kaede Maple Fountain Pen – 14k – $190USD (Jetpens)(Purchased in Japan at Itoya – ~$210CAD)Inked with – FWP “Writing Desk” Hello world and welcome to another review! I’ve been happily using this pen for about two months now since getting back from my trip (and this review is coming out another two months […]| Weirdoforest Pens
Esterbrook x FWP Estie Nebulous Plume – $395USD (Esterbrook Pens)Currently Inked: Robert Oster ‘Fire & Ice’Esterbrook Estie Raven – $225US…| Weirdoforest Pens
A hastily written email or text just isn’t going to cut it. Handwritten is always best. But what are the best writing pens for a loving message?| uni-ball
