Archive

1

• Oct 23, 2023

  Pen Review: MIG Brass Fountain Pen with Mini Kit

  Oct 23, 2023

1

• Dec 28, 2022

  Endless Explorer (with Regalia Paper and Cotton Wallet)

  Dec 28, 2022

1

• Oct 20, 2022

  Pen Review: Esterbrook Premium Camden Northern Lights Manitoba Blue

  Oct 20, 2022

2

• Jun 28, 2022

  Ink Review: Birmingham Pen Co. Eroded Bronze

  Jun 28, 2022

• Jun 17, 2022

  Ink Review: La Couronne du Comte (Diamine) Vert Sapin

  Jun 17, 2022

1

• May 1, 2022

  Pen Review: Esterbrook Estie Oversize (CANDY) with Kirk Speer Needlepoint Nib

  May 1, 2022

1

• Apr 2, 2022

  Ink Comparison: Iroshizuku Out with the Old In with the New (Tsuyu-kusa, Tsukushi, Ina-ho, Sui-gyoku, Hana-ikada, Hotaru-bi)

  Apr 2, 2022

1

• Feb 10, 2022

  Pen Review: Platinum Curidas

  Feb 10, 2022

1

• Jan 28, 2022

  Ink Review: Wearngeul Kyonghui

  Jan 28, 2022

1

• Dec 23, 2021

  Ink Review: Birmingham Pen Co. Projector Film

  Dec 23, 2021

2

• Nov 13, 2021

  Pen and Notepad Review: Midori MD Fountain Pen, MD A5 Notebook, and MD Paper Notebook Cover

  Nov 13, 2021

• Nov 5, 2021

  Ink Overview: Esterbrook Inks Part 2 (Aqua, Shimmer Aqua, Shimmer Lilac, Tangerine and Shimmer Tangerine)

  Nov 5, 2021

2

• Oct 17, 2021

  Retrospective: Sunday October 16 (Planner Season)

  Oct 17, 2021

• Oct 7, 2021

  Ink Review: La Couronne du Comte (Diamine) Pain d’Épices

  Oct 7, 2021

3

• Sep 26, 2021

  Pen Review: Ferris Wheel Press Brush Fountain Pen (Gold-Plated Sandcastle Clay)

  Sep 26, 2021

• Sep 22, 2021

  Ink Overview: Esterbrook Inks Part 1 (Cobalt Blue, Ebony, Evergreen and Scarlet)

  Sep 22, 2021

• Sep 2, 2021

  Ink Overview: Ferris Wheel Press Twilight Garden Ink Collection (Dusk in Bloom, Edward’s Gardens, and Main St. Marmalade)

  Sep 2, 2021

2

• Aug 28, 2021

  Pen Review: Esterbrook JR Pocket Pen (Paradise set, Tuxedo and vintage Esterbrook J)

  Aug 28, 2021

• Aug 7, 2021

  Ink Review: La Couronne du Comte (Diamine) Comte d’Or

  Aug 7, 2021

3

• Jul 26, 2021

  Pen Review: Esterbrook Estie ‘Gold Rush’ (Prospector Black) with Scribe nib

  Jul 26, 2021

• Jul 16, 2021

  Retrospective: Friday July 16

  Jul 16, 2021

• Jul 1, 2021

  Ink Review: La Couronne du Comte (Diamine) Bleu Cuivré

  Jul 1, 2021

3

• Jun 21, 2021

  Ink Review: KWZ Aztec Gold IGL

  Jun 21, 2021

• Jun 19, 2021

  Retrospective: Friday June 18

  Jun 19, 2021

• Jun 6, 2021

  Ink Review: Van Dieman’s Eucalyptus Regnans

  Jun 6, 2021

2

• May 17, 2021

  Ink Review: Berlin Noterbook No. 5 New Red

  May 17, 2021

• May 6, 2021

  Ink Review: Shosaikan Syosaikan Seiran Blue

  May 6, 2021

2

• Apr 9, 2021

  Pen Review: Esterbrook Estie with Journaler nib and Vintage nib (+ Nook giveaway)

  Apr 9, 2021

• Apr 3, 2021

  Ink Review: Tokyo International Pen Show Blackness High Tea

  Apr 3, 2021

4

• Feb 27, 2021

  Ink Overview: Sailor Manyo Series II Part 2 (Sakura, Shirakashi, Ukukusa and Ume)

  Feb 27, 2021

• Feb 18, 2021

  My Pen Collection 2021

  Feb 18, 2021

• Feb 12, 2021

  Colour Palette No. 2 (Valentine’s Day)

  Feb 12, 2021

• Feb 9, 2021

  Retrospective: Tuesday February 8

  Feb 9, 2021

2

• Jan 25, 2021

  Ink Overview: Sailor Manyo Series II Part 1 (Chigaya, Kakitsubata, Konagi and Nadeshiko)

  Jan 25, 2021

• Jan 1, 2021

  My Ink Collection: 1266 Bottles and 61 Litres of Ink (2021)

  Jan 1, 2021

3

• Dec 23, 2020

  Ink Overview: Sailor Manyo Series I Part 2 (Nekoyanagi, Sumire, Yamabuki and Yomogi)

  Dec 23, 2020

• Dec 15, 2020

  Ink Overview: Sailor Manyo Series I Part 1 (Akebi, Haha, Kikyou and Kuzu)

  Dec 15, 2020

• Dec 3, 2020

  Ink Review: Ferris Wheel Press Lady Rose

  Dec 3, 2020

1

• Nov 20, 2020

  Stationery Review: Bookbinders Design Australia Desk Monthly Planner and To Do List

  Nov 20, 2020

4

• Oct 31, 2020

  Ink Overview: Taccia Ukiyo-e Kitagawa Utamaro inks (Aomurasaki, Benizakura, Ume Murasake, and Usuzumi)

  Oct 31, 2020

• Oct 26, 2020

  Ink Overview: Taccia Ukiyo-e Hiroshige inks (Ainezu, Asahanada, Nakamurasaki, and Ruri)

  Oct 26, 2020

• Oct 21, 2020

  Retrospective: Wednesday October 21

  Oct 21, 2020

• Oct 12, 2020

  Stationery Review: Pebble Stationery Co. Traveler’s Regular Sized Undated Planner

  Oct 12, 2020

2

• Sep 19, 2020

  Ink Review: Sailor Onago Iro #02 Komorebi

  Sep 19, 2020

• Sep 14, 2020

  Retrospective: Thursday September 14

  Sep 14, 2020

4

• Aug 31, 2020

  Ink Review: KWZ Sheen Machine 2

  Aug 31, 2020

• Aug 25, 2020

  Ink Review: KWZ Sheen Machine (1)

  Aug 25, 2020

• Aug 20, 2020

  Paper Comparison: NEW 52gsm Tomoe River vs old

  Aug 20, 2020

• Aug 13, 2020

  Retrospective: Thursday August 13

  Aug 13, 2020

3

• Jul 30, 2020

  Stationery Review: Lochby Pocket Journal

  Jul 30, 2020

• Jul 20, 2020

  Ink Overview: Taccia Ukiyo-e Sharaku Tōshūsai inks (Kurocha, Akasakura, Koiame, and Natane)

  Jul 20, 2020

• Jul 18, 2020

  Ink Overview: Taccia Ukiyo-e Hokusai Katsushika inks (Benitsuchi, Koiai, Sabimidori, and Fukakihanada)

  Jul 18, 2020

1

• May 4, 2020

  Ink Review Pen + Message Cigar

  May 4, 2020

1

• Apr 12, 2020

  Pen Review: Pilot V-Pen

  Apr 12, 2020

2

• Mar 15, 2020

  Ink Review: Berlin Notebook No. 1 Blue

  Mar 15, 2020

• Mar 2, 2020

  Notebook Review: Desk Bandit A5 Tomoe River Notebook with Cover

  Mar 2, 2020

1

• Feb 22, 2020

  Retrospective: Saturday February 22

  Feb 22, 2020

2

• Jan 30, 2020

  Ink Overview: Standard Bindery Original Fountain Pen Ink

  Jan 30, 2020

• Jan 2, 2020

  State of the Union 2019: Fountain Pen Ink

  Jan 2, 2020

2

• Dec 11, 2019

  Stationery Review: Lochby A5 Field Journal, Tool Roll and Tomoe River Notebooks

  Dec 11, 2019

• Dec 1, 2019

  Pen Review: Pilot Custom Heritage 91 (SMF – Black and Silver trim)

  Dec 1, 2019

3

• Nov 20, 2019

  Retrospective: Wednesday November 20

  Nov 20, 2019

• Nov 11, 2019

  Stationery Review: Galen Leather Zippered Notebook Folio – Crazy Horse Brown

  Nov 11, 2019

• Nov 3, 2019

  Retrospective: Sunday November 3

  Nov 3, 2019

2

• Oct 27, 2019

  Ink Review: Pennonia Vizlang (Vízláng)

  Oct 27, 2019

• Oct 1, 2019

  Ink Review: Van Dieman’s Ink Bonfire Night

  Oct 1, 2019

2

• Sep 23, 2019

  Retrospective: Thursday September 23rd

  Sep 23, 2019

• Sep 4, 2019

  Notebook Review: Endless Recorder “The World’s Most Ink Friendly Notebook”

  Sep 4, 2019

4

• Aug 29, 2019

  Retrospective: Thursday August 29th

  Aug 29, 2019

• Aug 15, 2019

  Ink Review: Hankyu Maroon

  Aug 15, 2019

• Aug 4, 2019

  Retrospective: Sunday August 4th

  Aug 4, 2019

• Aug 1, 2019

  Ink Review: Pennonia Pokoltuz (Pokoltűz)

  Aug 1, 2019

3

• Jul 22, 2019

  Retrospective: Monday July 22nd

  Jul 22, 2019

• Jul 21, 2019

  Notebook Review: LAMY paper A5 Hard Cover Notebook

  Jul 21, 2019

• Jul 5, 2019

  Notebook Review: Pebble Stationery Co. A5 Cahier Tomoe River Notebook

  Jul 5, 2019

6

• Jun 18, 2019

  Retrospective: Tuesday June 18th

  Jun 18, 2019

• Jun 18, 2019

  Ink Comparison: Carpink set of five sheening inks Part Two

  Jun 18, 2019

• Jun 13, 2019

  Ink Comparison: Carpink set of five sheening inks Part One

  Jun 13, 2019

• Jun 11, 2019

  Retrospective: Tuesday June 11th

  Jun 11, 2019

• Jun 4, 2019

  Instagram Giveaway!

  Jun 4, 2019

• Jun 3, 2019

  Ink Review: Fumisome Chlorophyll

  Jun 3, 2019

2

• May 24, 2019

  Ink Review: Montblanc British Racing Green

  May 24, 2019

• May 6, 2019

  Retrospective: Monday May 6th

  May 6, 2019

1

• Apr 19, 2019

  My Pen Collection 2019

  Apr 19, 2019

3

• Mar 31, 2019

  Ink Review: Robert Oster True Blue

  Mar 31, 2019

• Mar 26, 2019

  Retrospective: Tuesday March 26th

  Mar 26, 2019

• Mar 17, 2019

  Ink Review: Sailor Ink Studio 935

  Mar 17, 2019

2

• Feb 23, 2019

  Ink Review Hakase Real Sepia Dark

  Feb 23, 2019

• Feb 22, 2019

  Respective: Friday February 22nd

  Feb 22, 2019

3

• Jan 30, 2019

  Sailor Ink Studio Overview (100 inks) (Updated 2020)

  Jan 30, 2019

• Jan 10, 2019

  Pen Mega-Review: Sailor Pro Gear

  Jan 10, 2019

• Jan 9, 2019

  Respective: Friday January 9th

  Jan 9, 2019

4

• Dec 27, 2018

  State of the Union 2018: Fountain Pen Ink

  Dec 27, 2018

• Dec 11, 2018

  My Ink Collection: 1091 Bottles and 47 Litres of Ink (2019)

  Dec 11, 2018

• Dec 7, 2018

  Respective: Friday December 7th

  Dec 7, 2018

• Dec 3, 2018

  Ink Review: Bungubox Nostalgia

  Dec 3, 2018

5

• Nov 21, 2018

  Respective: Thursday November 21st

  Nov 21, 2018

• Nov 15, 2018

  Respective: Thursday November 15th

  Nov 15, 2018

• Nov 10, 2018

  Notebook Review: Pebble Stationery Pocket Tomoe River Notebook

  Nov 10, 2018

• Nov 1, 2018

  Ink Review: Montblanc Heritage Spider Metamorphosis Web Grey

  Nov 1, 2018

• Nov 1, 2018

  Retrospective: Monday November 1

  Nov 1, 2018

3

• Oct 22, 2018

  Ink Review: Noodler’s Dromgoole’s Banker’s Tan

  Oct 22, 2018

• Oct 15, 2018

  Weekly Retrospective: Monday October 15th

  Oct 15, 2018

• Oct 1, 2018

  Weekly Retrospective: Monday October 1st

  Oct 1, 2018

5

• Sep 25, 2018

  Pen Review: OPUS 88 Picnic Brown

  Sep 25, 2018

• Sep 24, 2018

  Weekly Retrospective: Monday September 24th

  Sep 24, 2018

• Sep 17, 2018

  Weekly Retrospective: Monday September 17th

  Sep 17, 2018

• Sep 11, 2018

  Ink Comparison: Montblanc Honoré de Balzac Dandy Turquoise

  Sep 11, 2018

• Sep 10, 2018

  Weekly Retrospective: Monday September 10th

  Sep 10, 2018

2

• Aug 27, 2018

  Fountain Pen Travels in Japan

  Aug 27, 2018

• Aug 7, 2018

  Ink Review Noodler’s Blue Straits of Malacca

  Aug 7, 2018

4

• Jul 24, 2018

  Site Update: Donations and Online Store

  Jul 24, 2018

• Jul 20, 2018

  Pen Review: Montblanc Heritage 1912 with Masuyama grind

  Jul 20, 2018

• Jul 15, 2018

  Two Years of Macchiato Man

  Jul 15, 2018

• Jul 6, 2018

  Ink Review: Robert Oster Orange Rumble

  Jul 6, 2018

2

• Jun 18, 2018

  Pen Review: OMAS Paragon Arte Italiana Brown Arco Celluloid with Silver Trim

  Jun 18, 2018

• Jun 11, 2018

  Ink Review: Monteverde Amethyst

  Jun 11, 2018

4

• May 30, 2018

  Pen Review: Nakaya Decapod Writer Aka-tanemuri

  May 30, 2018

• May 22, 2018

  Ink Review: Ink Institute Cut Jade

  May 22, 2018

• May 11, 2018

  Ink Review: Montblanc Petit Prince Red Fox

  May 11, 2018

• May 11, 2018

  Ink Review: Montblanc Swan Illusion Plume

  May 11, 2018

2

• Apr 24, 2018

  Ink Review: Sailor Shumibun Writing Time Jasper Green

  Apr 24, 2018

• Apr 10, 2018

  Double Ink Review: Colorverse String and Brane

  Apr 10, 2018

2

• Mar 23, 2018

  Ink Review: Sailor Pen’s Alley Shaker Green

  Mar 23, 2018

• Mar 13, 2018

  Ink Review: Kobe #07 Kaikyo Blue

  Mar 13, 2018

2

• Feb 24, 2018

  Ink Review: Krishna Sakthy

  Feb 24, 2018

• Feb 10, 2018

  Ink Review: Pent Ebizome

  Feb 10, 2018

2

• Jan 26, 2018

  Ink Review: Colorverse Quasar

  Jan 26, 2018

• Jan 20, 2018

  Ink Review: Krishna Brown Pink

  Jan 20, 2018

4

• Dec 27, 2017

  State of the Union 2017: Fountain Pen Ink

  Dec 27, 2017

• Dec 20, 2017

  Ink Comparison: 32 Black Inks

  Dec 20, 2017

• Dec 13, 2017

  Ink Review: Robert Oster Velvet Storm

  Dec 13, 2017

• Dec 1, 2017

  Melbourne Pen Show 2017

  Dec 1, 2017

1

• Nov 12, 2017

  Ink Comparison: “Blackstone Blues” Barrier Reef Blue, Sydney Harbour Blue, Blue Cypress and Blue Gum

  Nov 12, 2017

3

• Oct 22, 2017

  Notebook Review: Bookbinders Design Cloth Notebook

  Oct 22, 2017

• Oct 19, 2017

  Ink Review: Organics Studio Ralph Waldo Emerson Twilight Blue: “the third sheeniest ink in the world”

  Oct 19, 2017

• Oct 8, 2017

  Ink Comparison: Diamine Blues

  Oct 8, 2017

2

• Sep 13, 2017

  Pen Review: Aurora Duo Cart (Black/Chrome)

  Sep 13, 2017

• Sep 2, 2017

  Triple Ink Review: inkArt Robert Oster Ten Dollar Note Blue, Teal, and Green

  Sep 2, 2017

1

• Aug 8, 2017

  Swatch Card Comparison

  Aug 8, 2017

2

• Jul 31, 2017

  Pen Review: Nakaya Piccolo Writer

  Jul 31, 2017

• Jul 20, 2017

  Ink Comparison: Sailor Dark Reds

  Jul 20, 2017

3

• Jun 25, 2017

  Pen & Ink Review: Robert Oster + James Finniss Serendipity ✑ Robert Oster Lake of Fire

  Jun 25, 2017

• Jun 19, 2017

  My Pen Collection

  Jun 19, 2017

• Jun 5, 2017

  637 Bottles and 33.47 litres of Ink

  Jun 5, 2017

3

• May 28, 2017

  Colour Palette No. 1

  May 28, 2017

• May 25, 2017

  Sailor Pens and Inks Facebook Group

  May 25, 2017

• May 3, 2017

  Ink Review: Robert Oster Signature Ink River of Fire

  May 3, 2017

3

• Apr 16, 2017

  Sheen vs Shimmer (and some good sheeners)

  Apr 16, 2017

• Apr 9, 2017

  Site update

  Apr 9, 2017

• Apr 5, 2017

  Ink Comparison: Parker Penman Emerald

  Apr 5, 2017

1

• Feb 13, 2017

  Ink Review: Organics Studio Nitrogen Royal Blue

  Feb 13, 2017

2

• Jan 24, 2017

  Ink Review: Robert Oster Signature Ink Caffè Crema

  Jan 24, 2017

• Jan 5, 2017

  Ink Comparison: Lamy Dark Lilac

  Jan 5, 2017

1

• Dec 16, 2016

  Ink Review: Robert Oster Signature Inks Kada Kada FPA Light & Dark

  Dec 16, 2016

2

• Nov 22, 2016

  Ink Comparison: Parker Penman Sapphire

  Nov 22, 2016

• Nov 7, 2016

  Double Ink Review: Bookbinders Emerald Boa and Eastern Brown

  Nov 7, 2016

3

• Sep 18, 2016

  Ink Review: Noodler’s Pacific Dawn at the Golden Gate

  Sep 18, 2016

• Sep 10, 2016

  Ink Comparison: Oranges

  Sep 10, 2016

• Sep 4, 2016

  Ink Review: Robert Oster Signature Ink “Graphite”

  Sep 4, 2016

2

• Aug 21, 2016

  Ink Review: Kyo-Iro Moonlight of Higashiyama

  Aug 21, 2016

• Aug 7, 2016

  Ink Review: Kobe INK #38 Kitanozaka Night Blue

  Aug 7, 2016

2

• Jul 22, 2016

  Ink Review: Bungubox Valentine’s Choco Brown

  Jul 22, 2016

• Jul 15, 2016

  Ink Review: Robert Oster Signature Ink “Summer Storm Blue-Grey”

  Jul 15, 2016