The Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 306 - Pen…cil
Sometimes you see a product online and you think “Wow, that is perfect for me!” Then it arrives, and you realize that what is ideal in pictures isn’t ideal in use. That happened to me with the...
View ArticleLife L. Brand White Writing Paper A5: 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.)Life Company offers numerous paper products,...
View ArticlePilot Kakuno Fountain Pen Giveaway Winner
How fun is the Pilot Kakuno? I’m a huge fan of this pen, and I hope the winner of this giveaway enjoys it as well. Congrats Amanda! I’ve sent you an email to collect your shipping address. I have...
View ArticleMisfill, Keith Haring 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 ArticleTombow Irojiten Color Dictionary Color Pencil Review
In years past, I wouldn’t have given much thought to colored pencils. Then, a little phenomenon called Adult Coloring happened, and I NEED all the colored pencils! Need is a strong term of course, but...
View ArticleKensa Pen and Mechanical Pencil, now on Kickstarter (Sponsor)
What if you could build your perfect pen and pencil around a classic design you already know and love? The Kensa Pen and Mechanical Pencil aims to do just that. The traditional hexagonal barrel of...
View ArticlePapier Plume Chicago Exclusive Inks Giveaway
The Chicago Pen Show was held this past weekend, and to celebrate the occasion, Papier Plume created two new show exclusive inks to celebrate the city. Da Blue, celebrating the Chicago Bears football...
View ArticlePilot Tatemo 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.)When collecting pens is a hobby, pen cases are a necessity. Luckily, there's...
View Article2018 Chicago Pen Show Recap
(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.)I only go to one pen show a year, and for the last few years that...
View ArticleThe Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 307 - Welcome To Two Months Ago
Myke and I had an excellent Sailor pen discussion this week. He taunted me for waiting too long to get my own 1911 Royal Tangerine - rightfully so - and I wondered aloud if Sailor is doing too much,...
View ArticleKensa Pen and Mechanical Pencil
The Kensa Pen and Mechanical Pencil is a modern take on the classic hexagonal barrel ballpoint pen. It upgrades every part of the writing experience - from your choice of barrel materials such as...
View ArticlePapier Plume Chicago Exclusive Inks Giveaway Winner
Papier Plume created two exclusive inks for this years Chicago Pen Show, and I had one set of these inks to give away. The winner will be enjoying Da Blue and Bootlegger’s Sacrament in their inky...
View ArticleMisfill, Madchester 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 ArticleCross TrackR Ballpoint Review
There is no sense in burying the lede with this one: The Cross TrackR Ballpoint exceeded my expectations. Not only is it a better writing pen than I expected, the technology involved actually...
View ArticleKaweco Sunrise and Sunset Special Edition now at Fontoplumo (Sponsor)
Well isn’t this a sunny surprise! Fontoplumo has been on a roll with special editions, and this time around, it is the Kaweco Special Edition Sunrise and Sunset. Kaweco Sport fountain pens are some of...
View ArticleLeuchtturm1917 Some Lines A Day Journal Giveaway
Image via Goldspot Daily journaling can be a difficult task, but Leuchtturm1917’s Some Lines A Day Journal makes it easy for you. Each day is separated into a 3-to-4 line width block, with an open...
View ArticleDromgoole’s In-Store Appearance This Week!
I’m heading to Houston this week to hang out with the entire Dromgoole’s team for a few days. I arrive Thursday afternoon for an event with Montegrappa CEO Giuseppe Aquila, and will be in-store all...
View ArticleBN Works Twiist 2-in-1 Pen Review
(Jeff Abbott is a regular contributor at The Pen Addict. You can find more from Jeff online at Draft Evolution and Twitter.)There's at least one universal truth in regards to the machined pens market:...
View ArticleThe Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 308 - Full Metal Body
I’m headed to Houston, TX this week, and it’s gonna be hot! I talked about what I’m packing for this trip; No, not the clothes. The pens! Travel packing is always a popular topic for avid stationery...
View ArticleSun-Star Delde Slide Pen Pouch 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.)I've realized over the past few years that I'm way more picky about...
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