Early last week a knitting friend and fountain pen enthusiast sent me a link to the post below with a note: “I NEED THESE IN INK.” You know I love a good collab and coming up with ink palettes so here’s my best shot. The USPS x Pantone collaboration boasts 7 new Pantone Colors: For…
I’m always game to try a lower-end introductory fountain pen, particularly if I’m familiar with the higher end models the brand produces. All that is to say that when I saw the Pelikan Style Fountain Pen ($34) over at Jet Pens I was in. I’m a child of the 80’s and I get a kick…
A few weeks ago Ana posted about having fun with some inks and the Dominant Industry Ink Archiving books. And that inspired me to play with inks. I’m furiously packing today, ready to set out on my next trip. Next week we’ll be celebrating my parents 50th wedding anniversary on the beach. So even though…
As a long time reader of this site, I’m honored to share my experience mixing waterproof inks! I’m Thien-Kim, a romance novelist, amateur artist, and coffee addict who refuses to count how many bottles of ink she owns. Thank you, Ana for having me! I blame my cats for my obsession with waterproof fountain pen…
By the time you read this my husband and I will be running through the highlands and sight-seeing in Scotland. We’re on another adventure with Race2Adventure. (My husband is the runner… I’m more of the jogger or walker). But that means I had to put together a kit for the trip! For the last few…
While I’ve now been writing for the Desk for a while, one thing I have completely stayed away from is fancy nibs. I stick with my EF, F, M and occasionally a broad or a stub. I’ve never had a nib ground for me (I’ve had a few smoothed and tuned, but that’s it!) and…
A few weeks ago I was browsing what was new at Yoseka Stationery and I came across the Kleid String-Tie Notebook 03 – 2mm grid and decided to try one. ($22.50) I had tried the Kleid x Life Noble and the Kleid Craft Work Memo before, but have passed both on. I admit it –…
