There’s been a lot of talk about rising prices in the pen world and what it means for collectors and the hobby as a whole. For me, the increases mean an even heavier focus on something I’ve been working on for a while: using the stuff I already have. Certainly, it’s increased my appreciation for…
A couple of weeks ago, I posted a What’s In My Bag: Travel Edition and since I am traveling again today (this time, to the BWI Pen Show) and AGAIN next week to Chicago, I thought I’d revise and update the previous while providing a little more info. First, the new Berkeley backpack from The North…
At the California Pen Show, Dromgoole’s unveiled a new ink line: Switchman Pen Co. This is a line of ink exclusive to Dromgoole’s and it’s actually created by an employee from the shop. The brand was inspired by the creator’s grandfather who was a railroad man. Each ink color name is inspired with the history…
A quick recap of my experience at the California Pen Show 2026 in Los Angeles.
I’ve been talking among friends, pen shop owners and family about what we feel is REALLY the color that will be the color of the year for 2026 and one of the colors we have seen being very popular is burgundy. This deep, jewel-toned wine-red color is selling like hot cakes in pen shops and…
Okay, nosy Nellies! I know I love seeing what other people carry in their bags so I figure its payback time. So, here’s what I’ve packed in my bag for my trip to LA for the California Pen Show. The Bag: For this trip, I am using a small backpack from North Face called the…
Journal clips, decorative page markers and paper clips are a great way to make your daily journal/planner tasks easier and more beautiful. I have become a diehard enthusiast in journal clips which help keep your pages flat while writing. Our journal clips are weighty and just the clip will help to keep pages down, clipped…
