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Kaweco Squeeze Fountain Pen Converter Review
The long sought after Kaweco Squeeze Fountain Pen Converter has finally arrived! This mini converter gives users much more ink flexibility with the popular Kaweco Sport series of fountain pens. I had...
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Kokuyo NeoCritz Transformer Pencil Case Giveaway Winner
Thank you to everyone who entered the giveaway for the Kokuyo NeoCritz Pencil Case! And the winner is:Congratulations Ashli! Fill out this contact form and I will get your case right out. Look for...
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-- Pilot Justus 95 With and Adjustable Nib (Greasemonkeyhands) -- The Joys & Challenges of To-Do Lists (A Penchant for Paper) -- Retro 51 Tornado Stealth (Informal Scribble) -- Rhodia No.11 Notepad...
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My Fountain Pen Education: The Sailor Professional Gear and Sapporo
There were two things I knew heading into the Atlanta Pen Show: 1. A Sailor was at the top of my wish list, and 2. The likelihood of me coming home with one was almost nil. The reason for number one...
View ArticleI Get Email: Help An Artist!
It is well known that my artistic skills are lacking, so can any of you more talented types help John out? I'm an artist and I love pen work. I am curious what type of paper you'd suggest? This is the...
View ArticleThe Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 52 - It's A Gateway Pen So Be Careful
In Episode 52 of The Pen Addict Podcast Myke and I follow-up on last weeks conversation around how many fountain pens are too many to have inked up at once, plus discuss a few new products on the...
View ArticleBEGIN Japanology - Stationery
I normally save these types of posts for the weekend Ink Links blowout, but this one deserves to stand on its own. Pen Addict reader William sent me this link of recent show on Japan's NHK Network...
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Platinum SBTB-1000H Roller Ball Review
The sleek and shiny barrel is what caught my eye on the recently added Platinum SBTB-1000H Roller Ball at JetPens. But as I have said many times before, don't let looks get in the way of performance....
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-- The Art of Fountain Pens (PDF and Video) (Morse Museum) -- Episode 66: People Still Use Paper with Dave Caolo (Mikes On Mics) -- Organics Studio Foggy Bottom Yellow Sepia (inktronics) -- @TWSBI...
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Uni-ball Signo RT1 0.38 mm Blue Black Gel Review
(This is a guest review by Brian Draghi. Find Brian on Twitter @Sketchscape) I have enjoyed the retractable Signo RT series of pens for while now and they have been working well as-is, or at least so...
View ArticleThe Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 53 - AMA
In Episode 53 of The Pen Addict Podcast Myke and I open it up to the listeners with an AMA, or "Ask Me Anything" episode. It was fun reading and answering all of the questions about pens and paper,...
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"I use a fountain pen older than my grandparents"
(This is a guest post by Taylor Skidmore. You can find more from Taylor on his blog, Twitter, or App.net.) This fall, I will be heading to college at Indiana University to study Informatics and...
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Platinum Balance Fountain Pen Review
I was a little concerned after opening my package from JetPens and taking my first glance at the Platinum Balance Fountain Pen. Do I like the design? How durable is it? And most of all, is it worth...
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-- Review of Palomino Blackwing Pearl (Pencil Revolution) -- Parker Urban Fountain Pen (Informal Scribble) -- Sharpie Accent Highlighter (A Penchant for Paper) -- Visconti Turquoise Ink Review...
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Uni-ball Field Lead Holder Review
Do you ever see a pen or pencil that looks cool but you have no real use for it? You justify it in your mind - "I'll figure out a way!" - and into the cart it goes. How many times did that work out...
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Pen Addict + Huckberry Giveaway
I have been a customer of Huckberry.com since they opened their virtual doors in 2010 and am honored to partner with them on this giveaway for readers of The Pen Addict. Not familiar with Huckberry?...
View ArticleThe Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 54 - The Chair of the Desk
In Episode 54 of The Pen Addict Podcast Myke and I welcomed Ana Reinert from The Well-Appointed Desk to the show. We discussed how she got her start in blogging, what some of her favorite pens and...
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Noodler's Bernanke Blue Ink Review
Being a left-handed fountain pen user is tough. I don't know this because I am one, I know this because of the amount of emails and comments I get searching for quick-drying inks that will work for...
View ArticleJoin Me On App.net - 100 Free Invites
I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience on App.net since joining in November of last year. The conversations are great (256 characters!), the community is fun, and the developers are active in...
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Don't forget to enter the big Pen Addict + Huckberry giveaway! -- All 85 pens in my collection (JustDaveyB) -- Lamy Turquoise Bottle Ink (Ink of Me Fondly) -- CIA Agent's Notebook (Notebook Stories) --...
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