I have been a fan of Pens & Tea on YouTube for many years now. While we have never met, we have similar perspectives on pens, though sometimes our reasons differ. Her recent post: Top 5 fountain pens I recommend but don’t use myself was remarkably similar to a list I would make, though we…
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Ink Review: Montblanc Homage to Victoria and Albert
Today I’m excited to show a new ink from Montblanc – Homage to Victoria and Albert. I purchased my bottle from the online Montblanc store, but it is also available at Dromgoole’s, Pen Boutique, and other Montblanc retailers. Homage to Victoria and Albert (referring to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert) is a minty green ink…
WAY Off-Topic: Kitty Fundraiser
I realize that today’s post is WAY off-topic but I hope you’ll forgive me for the unusual post for today. I promise not to inundate you all with kitten posts forever. The story: We found a mama cat, Zoey, and her litter of SIX kittens under a garden shed in our neighborhood. We cared for…
The Perfect Nib for a One-of-a-Kind Pen?
When you are blessed with a truly unique pen, it only seems fitting to pair it with a truly unique nib. I have had my Lamy custom Urushi pen for a couple years now. If you are not familiar with this pen, several years ago, Brad, Myke and I ** challenged Jonathan Brooks of the…
Pilot Iroshizuku New Colors
It has been quite a while since Pilot has added new colors to their Iroshizuku line. The addition this year is bittersweet – three inks will be added but another three (Ina-Ho, Tsuyu-kusa, and Tsukushi) have been retired. I was able to find a small box of 15mL bottles of the three new inks –…
Pen Review: Musgrave Duets
Review by Tina Koyama Musgrave Pencil Co. of Shelbyville, Tennessee, is one of very few remaining pencil manufacturers in the US. Operating since 1916, it’s still family-owned. As such, I feel an affinity for the company’s history and heritage, though not always its products. For example, the gorgeous Tennessee Red pencils in their cedar box…
What’s a Pen Show Like in 2022?
This weekend was the Atlanta Pen Show, the first pen show I’ve attended in over two years. The last two years have been challenging for so many people that the thought of going to a pen show felt like a mixed blessing. There have still been concerns about the pandemic but the desire to see…