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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...

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So 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...

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Inkophile’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...

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The 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...

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Noodler’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....

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Sundays 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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