EK Tools Journaling Pen Review
One of the things that has fallen off my radar in the past several years is keeping tabs on what’s happening on retail store shelves, at least for stores in my general area. I can’t remember the last...
View ArticleField Notes Lunacy Sealed 3-Pack Giveaway
In honor of the latest Field Notes Three Missions launch I have a very cool three-pack of notebooks to give away. The Fall 2016 limited edition was titled “Lunacy”, and was a hot seller, as I expect...
View ArticleOnline Switch Plus Fountain Pen Review
It's always great to learn about new companies that are producing stationery today, and Online is one of the newest ones I've encountered this year. Online was founded in 1991 by Thomas and Alexandra...
View ArticleSakura Gelly Roll Classic Gel 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.)Almost every note I took in high school was made with a Sakura Gelly...
View ArticlePineider “La Grande Bellezza” Gemstone Rodolite Red 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.)I’ve never owned or written with a Pineider...
View ArticleThe Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 314 - Everyone’s Favorite Game
Image via Field Notes You KNOW we were going to rave about this release, right? It’s one of the most Field Notsey of all the Field Notes releases, and a prime example of what they do best. Also, does...
View ArticleField Notes Lunacy Sealed 3-Pack Giveaway Winner
When Field Notes does something cool it makes me want to do something cool as well, like giving away a 3-pack of Lunacy, the Field Notes Fall 2016 edition. And the lunatic taking these home is:...
View ArticleJune Sponsor Spotlight
Image via JetPens 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 month in and month out, and I want to...
View ArticleMisfill, Below the Surface 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 ArticlePlatinum 3776 Oshino Fountain Pen Review
One of the challenges with reviewing products is keeping it fresh. I never run out of things to review, but at the same time, I often review products that are nearly identical aside from...
View ArticleDiamine Arctic Blue Ink Shimmering Ink Giveaway
Image via JetPens I did it. I inked up a shimmer ink yesterday, and I liked it! I know many of you already use them, and some of you are interested, so let’s give one away! This Diamine Arctic Blue is...
View ArticleZebra Zensations 0.6mm 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.)The Zebra Zensations fountain pen is a recent addition to the disposable...
View ArticleThe Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 315 - This Orange Doesn’t Exist
After last week’s show we went on a hunt for Lamy Orange ink. And we found it. I’m just not sure if we are supposed to be happy about this, or not. We had fun with it though, as we always do. I also...
View ArticleField Notes Pitch Black Note Books 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.) The Field Notes Pitch Black Note Books are so simple and so plain....
View ArticleKrishna Ink Anokhi: 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 reviewed Krishna Ink’s Jungle Volcano a few...
View ArticleKokuyo Hakoake 2Way Scissors Giveaway
Image via JetPens I know y’all already think I’m crazy when it comes to Japanese stationery, so let’s seal the deal even further! I’m giving away a pair of scissors, but not just any pair of scissors....
View ArticleKaras Kustoms Starliner fountain pens
(Jeff Abbott is a regular contributor at The Pen Addict. You can find more from Jeff online at Draft Evolution and Twitter.)Karas Kustoms are at it again, this time with a newly designed fountain pen...
View ArticleTactile Turn Mover 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 missed out on the first generation of the Tactile Turn Mover--it...
View ArticleCaran d’Ache 849 Nespresso Ballpoint Pen in Dharkan: 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 rarely use ballpoint pens anymore, but I wanted...
View ArticleRest In Peace Jim Rouse
Masters at work: Mike Masuyama (L) and Jim Rouse At any pen show, the busiest man on the floor was Jim Rouse. If you stopped by the Franklin-Christoph booth, you were often greeted by the crown of his...
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