Many weeks ago I was browsing JetPens (like you do) and I was stopped in my scrolling by the words “fude nib.” For those not in the know, a fude nib is a nib where the tip is somewhat bent. This means that depending on the angle at which you are holding the pen, you’ll…
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Yarn + Ink Palette: A little Halloween.
Yes I realize that it’s only September 3, but Halloween candy is already in the stores! Actually, what really happened is I showed my current knit to a few friends and one exclaimed “ooooo Halloween colors.” So that’s the post. Pattern: Positive Vibrations by Marin Melchior (Ravelry link) Yarn: Zen Yarn Garden Superfine Fingering in…
Fountain Pen Ink Review: Taccia Hokusai-Sabimidori
I know it sounds like a tired cliche, but pride goeth before the fall. You may have noticed that I didn’t post last week on my regularly scheduled Tuesday. Ana noticed and reminded me that even though I had just finished bragging about how reliable I was at knit night, I completely forgot to do…
Multi Pen Review: Multi Madness, Part 1
Review by Tina Koyama Ana is not the only one who has a thing for multi pens! I’ve acquired more than my share over the years. For this review, I picked out a few with unique or noteworthy features: The Pilot Hi-Tec C Coleto 1000 ($13.50 for body; $4.50 for eraser component; $3 for graphite…
Eye Candy – Cholla Cactus Wood Turned Pen
Last week my boss sent me a small gift that turned out to be a fountain pen! Sadly I have very few details so mostly I’ll be sharing photos and what I can surmise. I’m still on the hunt and I’ll update if/when I get more! I was surprised to open my package and find…
Giveaway Winner: Ayush Paper from Peyton Street Pens
Thanks to all of you who entered the giveaway for the Ayush A4 and A5 notebooks from Peyton Street Pens. I loved hearing about your favorite papers and have a few new ones to try now! Today’s winner is Dave: I hear you Dave. Tomoe River is pretty great, but I have to say it’s…
Review & Giveaway: Ayush Paper A5 Fountain Pen Book from Peyton Street Pens
Teri from Peyton Street Pens was sweet enough to send us tons of items for review and giveaway in her last package. Today we’ll be sharing some of our thoughts (and a few items you can win) on Ayush Paper. Ayush Paper is an Indian company that creates a variety of sketchbooks, canvases and office…