Fresh From Japan: Zebra Sarasa Dry and Uni-ball Air
My friend June Thomas teased us all about her pending tour of Japan in Episode 189 of The Pen Addict Podcast. She made it back safe and sound, and a little care package from her made its way into my...
View ArticleTom Bihn Field Journal Notebook Giveaway
As with my original review, I am giving away my review unit of the Tom Bihn Field Journal Notebook to one lucky reader. Huge thanks to the crew at Tom Bihn for sending this product my way. The Field...
View ArticlePilot Iroshizuku Ama-iro Ink Review
(Jeff Abbott is a regular contributor at The Pen Addict. You can find more from Jeff online at Draft Evolution and Twitter.)For the longest time, I thought Pilot Iroshizuku Kon-peki was my favorite...
View ArticleThe Esterbrook J (and close relatives)
(Ron Gilmour is a fountain pen enthusiast, would-be calligrapher, and librarian. You can find him online at Twitter @gilmour70 and Instagram.)If there is a Lamy Safari of the vintage fountain pen...
View ArticleAurora Mare Limited Edition Fountain Pen: A Review
(Susan M. Pigott is a fountain pen collector, pen and paperholic, photographer, and professor. You can find more from Susan on her blog Scribalishess.)Long ago I acquired a blue Auroloide Aurora...
View ArticleTom Bihn Field Journal Notebook Giveaway Winner
This was a good one gang, thanks to my friends over at Tom Bihn. They have a nice thing going with the relaunch of their Field Journal Notebook and I am happy to be able to give my review model away....
View ArticlePelikan M205 Special Edition Transparent Blue Demonstrator Review
Pelikan is one of the top brands in the fountain pen market for a reason. The history behind the company is strong and the quality they produce year in and year out is outstanding. They like to have...
View ArticlePelikan M205 Special Edition Transparent Blue Demonstrator Giveaway
Thanks to my friends at Pen Boutique, I have this wonderful Pelikan M205 Special Edition Blue Demonstrator to give away to readers of The Pen Addict. This is a great pen any fountain pen user would be...
View ArticleJ. Herbin Straight Body Frosted Glass Dip Pen (or, my favorite ink testing pen)
(Jeff Abbott is a regular contributor at The Pen Addict. You can find more from Jeff online at Draft Evolution and Twitter.)In all of the different reviews and discussions about the various types of...
View ArticleThe Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 208 - The Queen’s Filofax
Myke and I were joined by Adam Blaine of The Desk Of Adam on this weeks show to discuss his start in stationery blogging, his wonderful photography, and his 2016 Stationery Blogger of the Year award....
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If you like what I am doing here at The Pen Addict and want even more Pen Addict goodness, please consider signing up for a membership. Not only do you get extra Pen Addict content in your inbox each...
View ArticlePelikan Special Edition M120 Green/Black: A Review
(Susan M. Pigott is a fountain pen collector, pen and paperholic, photographer, and professor. You can find more from Susan on her blog Scribalishess.)The Pelikan Special Edition M120 in green and...
View ArticlePelikan M205 Special Edition Transparent Blue Demonstrator Winner
It was a busy weekend but I'm getting this one in just under the gun - barely! Pen Boutique was kind enough to offer up this pen for review and giveaway to readers of The Pen Addict, and the winner is:...
View ArticleBookblock Custom Printed Notebook Review
Spawned from a Kickstarter campaign in 2015, Bookblock Notebooks allow you to build a notebook just for you. Their covers are customizable with your own artwork, and their are several different...
View ArticleNew Pilot Pens And Tactile Turn Now At Vanness Pens
It’s no secret that Pilot is my favorite fountain pen brand, and Vanness Pens has added two of the best models to their ever expanding product lineup. The Pilot Custom 823 has been a revelation since...
View ArticleUni Style Fit Meister Multi Pen Review
Earlier this year, I started using a Uni Style Fit multi-pen to plan and track my work for different projects in a Leuchtturm notebook. I wrote a review of the multi-pen shortly after, stating that...
View ArticleThe Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 209 - There's Not Enough Pink Pens
We go behind the scenes a bit in this episode to talk about about stress and burnout as it relates to blogging, podcasting, and keeping a good work/life balance. We also share details of an awesome...
View ArticleStaedtler 925-35 2.0 mm Lead Holder Review
(This is a guest post by Nick Folz. You can find more of Nick and his work on his blog, Smallberry Drive, Twitter, and Instagram.) Staedtler finally pitched me over the edge of Mechanical Pencilville,...
View ArticleThe William Hannah Notebook: A Review
(Susan M. Pigott is a fountain pen collector, pen and paperholic, photographer, and professor. You can find more from Susan on her blog Scribalishess.)I first saw a William Hannah notebook on...
View ArticleVanness Pens
You guys and girls are a hot mess, buying out the inventory of the new Blue Matte Pilot Vanishing Point earlier this week. Lisa Vanness has let me know they are back in stock and she is ready for more...
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