Meet Your Maker – Greg Hardy, Hardy Penwrights
(Caroline Foty's first fountain pen was a 1970s Sheaffer No Nonsense that still writes perfectly. Since she discovered pens by independent makers, she wants "one of each, please" and wants to meet all...
View ArticleOctopus Fluids Lindgrun Ink Giveaway Winner
Octopus Fluids is a new-to-me ink maker out of Germany, and I recently bought a batch of their inks to test out. You are going to get to test them out too, as I have a bottle of Lindgrün (Lime Green)...
View ArticleMisfill, Blotting Paper 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 ArticleNahvalur Original Plus Fountain Pen Review
For a brand that has been in existence for less than four years, Nahvalur has remained extremely busy. From the launch of the Original at the 2019 Washington D.C. Pen Show, to store collaborations, to...
View ArticleNahvalur Original Plus Fountain Pen Giveaway
After yesterday’s review, who would have guessed it! Yes, I have the new Nahvalur Original Plus to give away, in the Black Lovina colorway with a Medium Steel nib. I’m enjoying this pen so far, and...
View ArticleFebruary Sponsor Spotlight
Leonardo Momento Zero Pink Sands, a Goldspot exclusive. Sponsor support is very important to me here at The Pen Addict. My sidebar advertisers put their faith in me to deliver good value for them...
View ArticleShibui Olive Green 3 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.)Storing and carrying pens and other writing instruments is one of the...
View ArticleIn the Footsteps of the Pen Addict - Choosing a Spoke Icon
(Note from Brad: Since I wouldn’t review this pen myself, my friend Diane asked if she could step in and tackle a product I had a direct hand in making. This is her review below. Thank you Diane!) In...
View ArticleThe Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 553 - Number Green
Which Sailor Ink Studio number are you? I can’t help it, Sweet Juice Milk is on my mind for a second week. Or, rather, Natural Smoothie. You’ll just have to listen to understand. I also go through my...
View ArticleKilk Orient Fountain Pen Review
(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 ArticleNahvalur Original Plus Fountain Pen Giveaway Winner
After this week’s review, I have the one Nahvalur Original Plus to give away, in the Black Lovina colorway with a Medium Steel nib. I’m enjoying this pen so far, and hopefully one of you will, too. The...
View ArticleMisfill, Upcycled 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 ArticleOctopus Fluids Petrol Buffalo Pigmented Ink Review
You may not have heard of Octopus Fluids prior to this review, but don’t be fooled: this is a big-time company. With a lineage dating back prior to 1900, the modern version of this German brand...
View ArticleDiplomat Elox Orange Rings Fountain Pen Giveaway
The what now? I’m lucky to have made some amazing pen friends over the years, including ones who have various pens they are no longer using and want to send them to me, to give to you. One of you,...
View ArticleLeonardo Supernova Star Light Blue Fountain Pen Review
(Jeff Abbott is a regular contributor at The Pen Addict. You can find more from Jeff online at Draft Evolution and Twitter.)This Leonardo Supernova that I've had on my desk the last couple of weeks...
View ArticleCW&T Pen Type-B Brass Pen 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 554 - Block Signature Signature
Sailor 1911S Jellyfish. Blink and you might miss a new Sailor pen release. And you know what? I’m good with that. The volume of pens they must move to keep this pace up must be immense. We discuss the...
View ArticleOmoi Zakka Shop Visit - Philadelphia, PA
(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 ArticleDiplomat Elox Orange Rings Fountain Pen Giveaway Winner
I’m lucky to have made some amazing pen friends over the years, including ones who have various pens they are no longer using and want to send them to me, to give to you. One of you, anyway. This...
View ArticleMisfill, Cheerio 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...
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