I had a birthday a few weeks back, and a bestie who is into pens with me sent me a fun gift, a Sailor x Mizutama Profit Junior Limited Edition Fountain Pen. I had never heard of this pen before, but I’m always game for a Sailor! This particular limited edition collaboration is between Sailor…
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Pen Review: Uni One Limited Edition Pastel Colors (Modified Fika Set)
Uni-Ball One gels pens are crazy popular. The gel ink is good quality and the simple, minimal styling feels modern and aesthetic. Uni recently released a set called Fika ($13), which is based on the Swedish concept of a cozy, midday coffee break with friends. The set includes seven colors: Avocado Green, Cappuccino Brown, Plum…
Fountain Pen Review – Kakimori Frost Fountain Pen in Violet
Have you noticed that your fountain pen tastes change over time? Since I started collecting fountain pens, I felt like I mostly gravitated towards finer nibs. Those are my dad’s favorite (he’s been a fountain pen user since I was a kid) and I know Ana likes them fine and extra fine. And to be…
Pen Review: Writech 2-in1 Retractable Gel Pens (Vintage + Black 0.5mm)
I was so surprised how much I liked the Writech Dual Color Multi-Pen (Vintage Color Set) that I went ahead and purchased the Writech Dual Color Multi Pen – 0.5 mm – 4 Vintage & Black Color Set ($8.25 for the set). This set uses four “vintage colors” — one in each pen body paired with…
Pen Review: Kuretake ZIG Clean Color Dot Marker – Mild Smoky 6-Color Set
When I ordered the Stabilo Boss Nature Colors Set, I also grabbed the Kuretake Zig Clean Color Dot Mild Smoky (6-color set for $14.25). This set includes six, pastel/muted colors which is right up my alley right now. These are the first Zig Clean Color Dot markers that I’ve gotten that are SINGLE tip. I…
Pen Review: Stabilo Boss Original Highlighters (NatureCOLORS 6-Color Set)
I’ve been in a muted, subtle, nature-inspired color vibe lately. When I stumbled across the Stabilo Boss Original Textmarker in the NatureColors 6-pen set ($14.70), it seemed like a great chance to expand my palette of potential nature vibe colors. I can’t remember if I’ve ever owned a Stabilo Boss Textmarker in the past. I…
Review & Giveaway: Benu Pixie Fountain Pen
When Ana goes to pen shows, we all get gifts. Why should the Baltimore show be any different? Ana has recovered from her traveling and we got together for coffee this past weekend. She presented me with two boxes, courtesy of Luxury Brands USA, holding two of the new BENU Pixie Fountain Pens. You know…