Pelikan recently announced the Rudi Rother Special Edition M600 fountain pen, set for release in September. Inspired by historic poster art, it features a brass barrel created with the new "Aurora" process. The pen retails for around $632 in the U.S., with anticipated international shipping challenges due to recent tariff changes.| The Pelikan's Perch
Ferris Wheel Press (FWP) have very kindly sent me a Marquise Nevermore Noir to review. As a Creative Ambassador for FWP I mainly review their inks so this is something different and a welcome distr…| FOUNTAIN PEN INK ART
LE Platinum Century 3776 w/ RG Trim, 14k F nib$388 CAD (I purchased mine at Cult Pens, where it’s no longer available)https://nibsmith.com/product/platinum-3776-century-shape-of-heart-fountain-pen-limited-edition/Currently Inked: Troublemaker Inks “Milky Ocean” This mini review has been a long time coming. I preordered this pen when it was first released back in 2022! The Platinum Century 3776 model is undoubtedly […]| Weirdoforest Pens
Welcome to the SIXTH edition of Monthly Inked. The two-pen rotation makes it’s debut one month in because it’s been a hectic start to the new year! I have enjoyed giving pens in my coll…| Weirdoforest Pens
Leisure Painter Magazine have recently featured Diamine Forever Ink! To have a fountain pen ink brand featured in a leading ‘art’ publication is a huge deal. As we all know, fountain pe…| FOUNTAIN PEN INK ART
Welcome to the SIXTH edition of Monthly Inked. The two-pen rotation makes it’s debut one month in because it’s been a hectic start to the new year! I have enjoyed giving pens in my coll…| Weirdoforest Pens
Discover the new Pelikan M600 White Rose Gold fountain pen with stunning rose gold trim and elegant white resin features.| The Pelikan's Perch
Leisure Painter Magazine have very kindly featured me in one of their recent issues. It’s a very brief introduction to fountain pen ink art followed by a simple(ish) tutorial utilising the chromatic qualities of Robert […]| FOUNTAIN PEN INK ART
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
Welcome to the SIXTH edition of Monthly Inked. The two-pen rotation makes it’s debut one month in because it’s been a hectic start to the new year! I have enjoyed giving pens in my coll…| Weirdoforest Pens
Explore the stunning M200 Apricot Achat fountain pen, a unique addition to Pelikan's Edelstein line with beautiful gold accents.| The Pelikan's Perch
I never thought it would happen, but here we are, featured in the spring edition of Artists and Illustrators Magazine. It’s a very brief introduction to fountain pen ink art followed by a sim…| FOUNTAIN PEN INK ART
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
Welcome to the SIXTH edition of Monthly Inked. The two-pen rotation makes it’s debut one month in because it’s been a hectic start to the new year! I have enjoyed giving pens in my coll…| Weirdoforest 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
A smorgasbord of stuff for your delectation. You can read part 1 here. 13. Big bold announcement: next month is Bloomsday, and after much hemming and hawing i’ve decided to reread James Joyce…| 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
Discover Pelikan's limited edition M1000 Maki-e Goldfish fountain pen, a beautiful blend of art and tradition.| The Pelikan's Perch
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
Ferris Wheel Press (FWP) is a design and stationery company based in Markham, Ontario, Canada, and have been creating high-end stationery and fountain pen inks for more than ten years. Just over tw…| FOUNTAIN PEN INK ART
Hello year EIGHT of my bloggy! It’s been a slow start to the year, and I have a lot planned. Just waiting for those slow weekend mornings to show up where I feel most comfortable getting into…| Weirdoforest Pens
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
At last! I have been banging on about Diamine Forever Ink for quite some time and finally it’s produced and on the shelves. The initial collection of nano particle pigment fountain pen ink consists…| FOUNTAIN PEN INK ART
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
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
For the introduction post to 2024’s Inkvent, see this post. Diamine Inkvent 2024 Black Edition is the fifth edition of their Inkvent calendars, and I’m sorry to say that it’s by far the…| Writing at Large
The FIFTH edition of monthly inked? Those of you familiar, I’ve regulated myself to rotating two pen and ink combos every month to encourage me to give the pens in my collection some regular …| Weirdoforest Pens
This is the Diamine Inkvent 2024 Day 25 door: The door Day 25’s ink is a full 30ml bottle of Diamine Good Tidings, a black ink with what is meant to be gold Extreme Sheen. I used an Esterbroo…| Writing at Large
This is the Diamine Inkvent 2024 Day 24 door: The door Day 24’s ink is Diamine Salted Caramel, a caramel brown ink with bronze shimmer. I used a Diplomat Elox fountain pen with an extra fine …| Writing at Large
This is the Diamine Inkvent 2024 Day 23 door: The door Day 23’s ink is Diamine Pine Needle, a sap green with chameleon shimmer in green and blue. I used a Lamy AL Star with a broad nib to test out …| Writing at Large
This is the Diamine Inkvent 2024 Day 22 door: The door Day 22’s ink is Diamine Nutmeg, a greyish-brown ink with gold shimmer. I used a Levenger True Writer fountain pen with a fine nib to tes…| Writing at Large
This is the Diamine Inkvent 2024 Day 21 door: The door Day 21’s ink is Diamine Cosmic Glow, and Extreme Sheen ink that has a royal blue base colour and extreme pink sheen. I used a Lamy Safar…| Writing at Large
This is the Diamine Inkvent 2024 Day 20 door: The door Day 20’s ink is Diamine Potpourri a standard mauve ink with plenty of shading. I used a Lamy AL Star fountain pen with a fine nib to tes…| Writing at Large
This is the Diamine Inkvent 2024 Day 19 door: The door Day 19’s is Diamine Fruit Cocktail, an almost neon orange ink with zero shading properties and… scent. Yes, this is another scented ink, again…| Writing at Large
This is the Diamine Inkvent 2024 Day 18 door: The door Day 18’s ink is Diamine Vibe, a dark turquoise ink with a pink “Extreme Sheen”. This is in fact the most extreme of all the Extrem…| Writing at Large
This is the Diamine Inkvent 2024 Day 17 door: The door Day 17’s ink is Diamine Winterberry, a bright red ink with chameleon shimmer that ranges from pink through red to gold. I used a Lamy AL…| Writing at Large
Ferris Wheel Press (FWP) is a design and stationery company based in Markham, Ontario, Canada, and have been creating high-end stationery and fountain pen inks for more than ten years. Just over tw…| FOUNTAIN PEN INK ART
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
Uncover the beauty of the Pelikan M1000 Renaissance Brown fountain pen, a true work of art in both design and craftsmanship.| The Pelikan's Perch
Released alongside the M205 Rose Quartz, the M600 Red-White continues the practice of cladding the M6xx line in white resin. That is a tradition which began in 2012 and was last seen with 2021’s M605 Green-White. This is the seventh model to do so over the past decade, a total comprised of five M600s and two […]| The Pelikan's Perch
I’m kicking off another travel in a couple weeks – yes not a couple days, a couple weeks. And the first thing on my mind was what stationery to bring with me. Just like last time I post…| Weirdoforest Pens
Esterbrook x FWP Estie Nebulous Plume – $395USD (Esterbrook Pens)Currently Inked: Robert Oster ‘Fire & Ice’Esterbrook Estie Raven – $225US…| Weirdoforest Pens
Get to know the Pelikan M200 Orange Delight, a hybrid pen that combines the elegance of opaque resin with the allure of a demonstrator.| The Pelikan's Perch
Ferris Wheel Press Carousel Aluminum “The Fluttering heart” F nib – $120 CADCurrently Inked: FWP LE 2023 “The Fluttering Heart” Ferris Wheel Press Carousel Fountain Pen “Poison Envy” F nib &#…| Weirdoforest Pens
So here is something you would never have thought could be a item of contemplation. Separating the cap of a pen from the barrel to allow us to write. Simple. We talk about removing the cap, yet for…| dapprman
This is the FOURTH edition of monthly inked! (And third full year of it since I started monthly inked mid-year the first time – pandemic things) This started off as a rotation of pen and ink …| Weirdoforest Pens
