Review by Laura Cameron This past weekend I attended the inaugural St. Louis Pen Show. This time around I didn’t go to work, I just loaded up the car with another knitting pen-loving friend and we went as guests. We both had to work half-days on Friday, so we didn’t arrive until Friday evening, but…
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Giveaway winners: Galen Leather Pen Cases
Thank you to everyone who entered the giveaway for the Galen Leather Pen Cases. The random number generator picked Theresa (don’t fall into a heap!) and Todd. We’ll be in touch to get you your prizes!
Fountain Pen Review: Moonman M2
I’ve been seeing photos of Moonman pens all over Instagram and have wanted to try one, so I was amused when Ana brought the Moonman M2 ($22.99 via Amazon) to knit night last week and handed it over to me for my next review. The Moonman M2 is a plexiglass resin demonstrator pen in an…
Giveaway: Galen Leather Pen Cases
Today we have a pen case giveaway for two lucky readers of The Desk. Galen Leather generously sent us two pen cases to share with you. The first is the Leather Flap Pen Case for Three Pens in Brown ($44.00). This is a very classic pocket pen case, and holds three of your favorite pens near…
Pelikan Hub comes to Kansas City!
Each year, on a designated date and time, Pelikan supports local hosts with Pelikan goodies and a reason to meet and celebrate fountain pens and ink. You don’t need to own any Pelikans to join in the fun. These parties, known as Pelikan Hubs, are scheduled to take place on September 21, 2018 at 6:30…
Ink Review: Diamine Hope Pink
Apparently this year I have given in to my inner 5-year old and trying all things pink and purple. I also managed to acquire a Sailor special edition Sweet Pink Love earlier this year, and wanted to try and match ink to pen. So a while ago I purchased Diamine Hope Pink (30ml for $7.50).…
Ink Review: Pilot Iroshizuku Kiri-same
Review by Laura Cameron I don’t use grey inks very often, but I do love every Pilot Iroshizuku ink I’ve tried, so I was happy to get to review Kiri-same (15ml for $9.90). Kiri-same, or Autumn Showers, is a light to medium grey. It shades beautifully, ranging from a light silvery grey to a more…