I’m headed for the Dallas Pen Show tomorrow and I cannot wait to get there! R2 and I are packed with April Fresh dresses and ink swatches galore. Maybe even a few extra flasks for the thirsty…
This week, there are some news inks to check out. Nick Stewart has released his ink mixing set which can be ordered directly from him. Read his post for details. Kellie at Mountain of Ink delves into the Pen Saijiki inks. There’s a mess of reviews but I’ve only included one, so delve deep into these reviews on her site.
There are lots of creativity and art links this week including an interview with the above mentioned Nick Stewart on Art Supply Posse. Austin Kleon continues to fill me with joy and inspiration every week so I hope he delights you too.
Be sure to congratulate Notebook Stories on TEN amazing years of collecting our shared obsession with paper.
- Pens:
- Video: Sailor ProGear & ProGear Slim (via Scrively)
- Benu – Friendly Chameleon (via The Clumsy Penman’s InKfusion)
- The Syahi Imperator Fountain Pen (via The Pen Addict)
- Reissue of the rOtring 600 Ballpoint – Return of an Icon (via The Clicky Post)
- OPUS 88 Picnic Brown (via Macchiato Man)
- A day with a Duofold (via UK fountain pens)
- HERO-100 Innovation Edition Review: One-dimension Compromise (via FrankUnderwater)
- Milim Fountain Pen (via The Pencilcase Blog)
- Parker Urban (via Alt. Haven)
- Montblanc M Ultra Black Fountain Pen (via The Gentleman Stationer)
- A Medium Bias (via Fountain Pen Quest)
Ink:
- Pen Saijiki Fujifusa (via Mountain of Ink)
- Pantone Fall 2018 (via Mountain of Ink)
- A NEW future for fountain pen inks (via Fountain Pen Inks and Bleach)
- Kyo-Iro Cherry Blossoms of Keage Ink Review (via Gourmet Pens)
Pencils:
- The Pencil Question Came Up (via Fueled by Clouds & Coffee)
- Blackwing Volume 33 1/3. (via Pencil Revolution)
- Nock Co Pencil case (via The InkSmudge)
Notebooks & Paper:
- Col-o-dex Review (via Mountain of Ink)
- Kron Leather Goods Journal Cover & Pen Sleeve (via The Pencilcase Blog)
- How to Get Started with Daily Journaling (via Wonder Pens)
- Baron Fig Dateless Confidant Planner (via Comfortable Shoes Studio)
- Kunisawa Find Smart Notebook (via The Pen Addict)
- Rachael Ray’s Composition Books (via Notebook Stories)
Art & Creativity:
- Sneak peek: new Clairefontaine Goldline mixed-media sketchbooks! (via Quo Vadis Blog)
- A forgotten 200-year-old guide to color, redesigned for the internet (via Fast Company)
- The Difference Between Watercolor, Gouache, and Poster Color Paints (via JetPens)
- Art Studio tour and StencilGilr® storage idea (via Contemplations of a Kitty)
- An Interview with The Art Supply Posse (via Fountain Pen Inks and Bleach)
- Vintage Colored Pencils: Laurentien and Venus Paradise (via Fueled by Clouds & Coffee)
- SPECIAL FEATURE: Embracing Your Fears (via Doodlewash)
- 11 Ways to Invite More Joy Into Your Life (via My Giant Strawberry)
- The world keeps showing me these pictures (via Austin Kleon)
- A willingness to be bad (via Austin Kleon)
- Model Magic® ideas for grown-ups: DIY necklaces and earrings (via Think.Make.Share)
- A Word on Left-Handed Calligraphy (via The Postman’s Knock)
- The Ultimate Mixing Set (via Jane Blundell)
- Student grade vs Artist quality watercolour – the big reveal (via Liz Steel)
- Drawing with a g-nib fountain pen + brush + manga sticker tones (via wibble wibble)
Other Interesting Things:
- The redesigned Galen Writing Box looks promising (via UK fountain pens)
- The West Wall (via My Supply Room)
- Thanks to Everyone Who Made It To Pelikan Hubs Nashville 2018! (via The Gentleman Stationer)
- Pelikan Hubs 2018 – Philadelphia: A Recap (via The Pelikan’s Perch)
- India Pen Show – the fountain of pens is here! (via Inked Happiness)
