Namiki Falcon Meets Diamine Ink
Namiki Falcon nibs come up often in pen discussions so here is a closer look at one of my favorite pens. The pen works well with all of my inks so this is intended as no slight to other ink makers. It...
View ArticleSo What’s The Deal With Iron Gall Ink
Iron gall ink is old. Really old. Traces of it have even been found on the Dead Sea Scrolls. It has been around that long but does it belong in your fountain pen? Iron gall became the ink of choice...
View ArticleInkophile’s Favorites for 2010
Some new, some old, here are a few of my favorite things… Rohrer & Klingner Ink – Two colors have been in my cabinet for years so this was not a brand new find. However, when Pear Tree Pens began...
View ArticleThe Ink Blotter, A Dirty Little Secret
If the ink blotter seems like an old fashioned idea, think again. It is the easiest solution to slow drying, too much wetness, “where did that blob come from” problems that you ever met. Really. My...
View ArticleNoodler’s Blue Nose Bear Ink – The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
Whether or not you are a Noodler’s Ink fan, it’s certain Nathan Tardif comes up with some of the best names in the business. Occasionally provocative, frequently amusing though often not descriptive....
View ArticleSundays Reads: Filofax, Esterbrooks And A Fab Ink Video
Interested in a vintage Esterbrook fountain pen? Anderson Pens has a wide selection, serviced and ready to write. The Well-Appointed Desk: Review: Filofax Clipbook & Pen (FP-friendly paper)...
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