That pen show calendar was getting a little dusty, so we pulled it out, checked our links and added the 2025 dates where we can find them! We’ve also added a new section devoted to stationery fests (Yoseka started a trend) and other planner shows. As always, if we missed anything, please let us know.…
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Planner Review: Agendio Customizable Planners
I’ve spent several weeks beta-testing the new customization interface for Agendio, a company that has innovated the planner by making the entire process customizable from the size of the finished planner, the page layouts, fonts, colors, paper weight and even the type of finished binding. They have recently added some paper weights specifically to cater…
Happy Fountain Pen Day!!
We are over the moon for Fountain Pen Day! To celebrate, check out our shop and get 10% off any order over $20 through Sunday 11/3/24. This sale is available in our shop and on Etsy (convenient for non-US customers). Just use the code FPD10 at checkout. Happy Fountain Pen Day!
November Planner Set-Up & Ramble
How is it November already?!?! First, let’s talk about October. It was a bit chaotic for me and left me feeling unproductive overall despite my journal often looking barren and neglected. I enjoy my time documenting the little moments in my life and October was too hectic for me to find time to do much…
Link Love: How Wet is That Ink?
Happy Halloween! Hope you have a fun, candy-filled, pumpkin spiced day! Link of the Week: Perceived Wetness and Dryness of Fountain Pen Inks Our link of the week is a survey about the wetness or dryness of fountain pen inks. Pen Addict Slack User Nicole studies fluid dynamics and she teamed up with a rheologist…
Fountain Pen Review: Benu Bush Viper Fountain Pen
I love my silly, punk rock Benu Skull & Roses Fountain Pen that I was thrilled to grab one of the Benu Viper Fountain Pens in “Bamboo Viper” ($180) , especially in this Spooky Season. It’s a black pen with an embossed, snake wrapped around the barrel with a beautiful shimmery green iridescent color in…
Giveaway Winner: Laban Rosa Fountain Pen
Thanks to everyone who entered our Laban Rosa Fountain Pen Giveaway. Our winner for the giveaway is CC who wrote a little poem waxing about the color. Thanks again to Luxury Brands for sponsoring this giveaway. Stay tuned for more giveaways soon!