The BIG NEWS: If you are interested in the Karas Kustoms RETRAKT project on Kickstarter, check out the Karas Kustoms blog , Clicky Post and From the Pen Cup or my short write-up and goofy video. Brad over at Pen Addict tries a vintage Esterbrook LJ with 9284 stub nib. Johnny at Pencil Revolution reviews…
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Kickstarter: RETRAKT
Karas Kustoms has launched their latest Kickstarter project, the RETRAKT. It is a retractable pen, hand-machined from metal that takes standard Pilot G2 refills. Like their earlier projects the Render K and the Bolt, the RETRAKT is an incredibly crafted piece. The folks at Karas Kustoms sent me the amazing brass edition of the RETRAKT.…
Link Love: Pinning away for it
This week, I thought I’d cull through all my desk, pen and office supply boards on Pinterest and give you some visual Link Love. Check the sidebar to find me on Pinterest and follow the boards that interest you. Other folks to follow on Pinterest: Goulet Pens JetPens Greer Chicago Office Supply Junkie Present +…
Link Love: Book It, Dan-o
Pens, Pencils and Inks Monteverde Invincia Deluxe Nighthawk (F nib) (via From the Pen Cup) Papermate InkJoy Quatro Review (The Clicky Post) Pencil Quiver (via My Pen Needs Ink) Retro 51 Tornado Snapper Pen Review (The Clicky Post) Noodlers Inks with a Dip Pen (via JustDaveyB) Notebooks Kapdaa Offcuts Notebook Review (via Notebook Stories) Questions…
Render K, I think I love you.
After my appearance on the Pen Addict podcast a few weeks ago, some of my more definitive statements about things were brought to light, including my recommendation of the Sherpa over a Render K in the Holiday Gift Guide Rebuttal. It lead to the fine folks at Karas Kustoms offering to open my mind to…
Oh, so Retro… 51, that is: Retro 51 Tornado Review
The Retro 51 Tornado Review After lots of teasing and cajoling, I have finally given in and purchased a Retro 51 Tornado ($21 through our favorite online retailer, JetPens). I wanted to buy one of the Vintage Surf models but decided spending $55+ on a limited edition model pen that I wasn’t sure if I…
The Search for the Perfect Green Pen Continues…
It will come as no surprise to anyone that green is my favorite color and I will always order a new green pen when I place an order online or see a brand or shade I don’t own in a shop. I haven’t bought a ton of green fountain pen inks but just give me…