Van Dieman's Styx Valley Forest Green Ink Review
(Jeff Abbott is a regular contributor at The Pen Addict. You can find more from Jeff online at Draft Evolution and Twitter.)As summer is in full swing, I like to match some of the colors that I see...
View ArticleThe Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 473 - Nail Time with The Nib Doctor
Damn that was fun. Audrey Matteson, aka The Nib Doctor joined me this week for a wide-ranging conversation. You should join us. Show Notes & Download Links This episode of The Pen Addict is...
View ArticleHow to Get the Most Out of a One-Day Writing Escape
(Sarah Read is an author, editor, yarn artist, and pen/paper/ink addict. You can find more about her at her website and on Twitter. And check out her latest book, Out of Water, now available where...
View ArticlePen Shows Are Happening Again! Now what?
(Kimberly (she/her) took the express train down the fountain pen/stationery rabbit hole and doesn't want to be rescued. She can be found on Instagram @allthehobbies because there really are many, many...
View ArticleEsterbrook JR Pocket Paradise Limited Edition Fountain Pen Giveaway Winner
The Esterbrook JR Pocket Paradise is the perfect pen for summer, and my friends at Kenro Industries sent me one to give away to readers of The Pen Addict. The winner is: Congrats Nathan! I’ve sent you...
View ArticleMisfill, Dog Library Edition
Each week in Refill, the Pen Addict Members newsletter, I publish Ink Links as part of the additional content you receive for being a member. And each week, after 10 to 15 links, plus my added...
View ArticleSchon DSGN Pocket Six Faceted Brass Fountain Pen Review
Pen shows are back on the schedule in the US. For how long? Who can really say at this point. I’ve missed attending them, that’s for sure, because the memories made at these events are worth more than...
View ArticlePilot Kakuno Fountain Pen Clear Barrel EF Nib Giveaway
The Pilot Kakuno is one of the best fountain pens on the market, regardless of price. Yes, it may only be $12.50, but it punches way above its weight, performance-wise. I have one to give away this...
View ArticleVan Dieman's Bass Strait Cobalt Blue Ink Review
(Jeff Abbott is a regular contributor at The Pen Addict. You can find more from Jeff online at Draft Evolution and Twitter.)As I'm finding with all the Van Dieman's inks I've been testing recently,...
View ArticleSun-Star Delde Smand Pen Case Review
(Sarah Read is an author, editor, yarn artist, and pen/paper/ink addict. You can find more about her at her website and on Twitter. And check out her latest book, Out of Water, now available where...
View ArticleThe Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 474 - Grippier Grips
Ink … Well? Myke and I had a lot of catching up to do this week, including a discussion around the grippier grips we are making for Spoke Design. We also discussed the new Drillog Longboi, I as...
View Article2021 DC Pen Super Show - Quick Recap
(Kimberly (she/her) took the express train down the fountain pen/stationery rabbit hole and doesn't want to be rescued. She can be found on Instagram @allthehobbies because there really are many, many...
View ArticlePilot Kakuno Fountain Pen Clear Barrel EF Nib Giveaway Winner
If you are looking for a great beginner fountain pen look no further than the Pilot Kakuno. It has that great Pilot quality at a great price. I had one Clear barrel with an Extra Fine nib to give away...
View ArticleMisfill, Soul Hole Edition
Each week in Refill, the Pen Addict Members newsletter, I publish Ink Links as part of the additional content you receive for being a member. And each week, after 10 to 15 links, plus my added...
View ArticleNarwhal Original Fountain Pen Clear Demonstrator Review
Reviewing good products is the hardest thing I do.You would think that after nearly 14 years of writing reviews online it would be easier to say “This product is good, here is why …” but if I am being...
View ArticleTWSBI SWIPE Fountain Pen Giveaway
The TWSBI SWIPE is here, in its ALL CAPS glory. I am anxious to test this one out myself, but first, let’s give one away! I have one TWSBI SWIPE in Smoke, with a Fine nib, to give away this week. Read...
View ArticleRaymay Detecool Pen Case Review
(Jeff Abbott is a regular contributor at The Pen Addict. You can find more from Jeff online at Draft Evolution and Twitter.)I haven't had much use for pen cases over the past year and a half, but that...
View ArticleStalogy Editor's Series 1/2 Year Notebook A5 Green Grid Limited Edition Review
(Sarah Read is an author, editor, yarn artist, and pen/paper/ink addict. You can find more about her at her website and on Twitter. And check out her latest book, Out of Water, now available where...
View ArticleThe Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 475 - Butter-Softly
Blink, via Stuart Semple. We had a lot to unpack this week, including an escalation with the Jowo nib housing issue. There has been some slight movement towards a fix for consumers, but Jowo still...
View ArticleTWSBI Swipe - Over-Engineered or Welcome Innovation?
(Kimberly (she/her) took the express train down the fountain pen/stationery rabbit hole and doesn't want to be rescued. She can be found on Instagram @allthehobbies because there really are many, many...
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