At some point in a pen obsessive’s life, you will find yourself in possession of a “troublesome pen”. Maybe it bloops inks, maybe it’s scratchy or maybe the ink just does not flow. I thought I’d put together my quick list of tips to try to amend the troublesome pen’s maddening ways. The bottom line…
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Ink Drop Reveal: July 2013
This month’s Ink Drop selection from Goulet Pens is themed “America” in honor of the Fourth of July. Of course, red (in the form of Noodler’s Rattler Red Eel) and blue are featured prominently as well as inks with patriotically names (De Atramentis U.S. Constitution and Private Reserve American Blue). The two other inks are…
Link Love: Instragramatics and more
I find office supplies inspiration everywhere. As I’ve posted before, Pinterest is a source of products, ideas and inspiration but I get just as much valuable information on Instagram and Twitter too. Yeah for other office supply lovers! Pens and Pencils: Lamy 2000 Ballpoint Review (via From The Pen Cup) Zebra Sarasa 07 RT Review…
Ask The Desk: Storing Pens Up or Down?
Reader Teri asks, “So, should pens and markers, etc be stored point up or point down?” In my opinion, it differs depending on the pen. I find that felt tip pens like whiteboard markers, Sharpies, Microns and highlighters are best stored with the tip down. It keeps the ink in contact with the fiber/felt tip…
Makeshift Ink Cartridge Caddy
I found this vintage metal Kodak film canister in my stash recently and wondered if it would hold some of my European short ink cartridges. It does. Acutally, it easily holds 14 if you alternate directions. The cap screws on nicely and keeps the cartridges from getting knocked around in the bottom of my bag…
Ink Drop Follow-Up
Goulet Pens’ monthly Ink Drop for June 2013 was a mystery set called “What’s in a Name”. I wanted to follow-up with the names of the actual colors and my shame at guessing not even ONE of the colors. I am clearly not an ink color aficionado. Ink #1 is Diamine Dark Brown Ink #2…
Podcast: Pen Addict #62 Lefty Apologist
If you are left-handed, know a lefty or are just curious what I sound like, you might want to check out this week’s episode of the Pen Addict podcast. Can you believe they let me on the show again? We discuss some of the challenges facing left-handed writers and wax rhapsodic about Field Notes —…