Are You Overlooking These Great Pens?

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With the new year quickly approaching, it’s time to break into a new planner. But with so many out there, it’s hard to find one that’s perfect for the way you plan. In this guide, we’ll compare our dated, undated, and long-term planners to save you from the guesswork. We even include illustrations of each planner's signature layout so you can easily compare every detail. Are... read more

Jackdaws are the poor relations of Swans, the school pen of the Mabie Todd range. Both the nibs and the plating are thin. There was a period during the late thirties when they shared the colourful patterns of the Visofil but mostly they were rather plain pens. This Jackdaw is a basic model but has […] read more

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If you hate the sound of singing nibs, click away! This fountain pen is a Pelikan Souverän M1005 with a oblique triple broad nib. Inked with Robert Oster Sydney Lavender Purple.If you enjoy and/or appreciate and you want to lend your continued support, please do check me out on Patreon. You can pledge your support and/or undying love for as little as $1. You are in no way obligated to... read more

This beautiful pen belongs to my bestie, but you should definitely visit London Pen Co. Sean has a bunch of amazing pens in stock and I hope one of you buys the ones I want so I don't buy them.P.W. Akkerman Gourmet Pens Pink InkNebula Note Premium NotebookIf you enjoy and/or appreciate and you want to lend your continued support, please do check me out on Patreon. You can pledge... read more

If crisp, fine lines are what you crave in an everyday writing instrument, nothing beats a fine-tip gel pen. Ballpoints and rollerballs have their place, but as certified pen fanatics who have tried everything from Bics to Montblancs, fine-tip gel pens are at a completely different level when it comes to precision. Fine-tip gel pens let you fit more writing onto every page and notecard. They... read more

Effective and sleek, the Hobonichi Techo is a favorite among planner lovers everywhere. Since its inception, Hobonichi has expanded its collection to include not only different sizes but also a wide range of cover designs and accessories. In this guide, we provide a broad overview of the backgrounds and features of Hobonichi’s covers and accessories that are available for 2022. To browse designs offered in previous... read more

As a huge lover of Christmas and festive tidings, every Christmas, I take great pleasure in ensuring a Christmas-appropriate ink is in situ in one of my fountain pens. Last year, it was De Atramentis Santa (which confusingly smells of chocolate) and this year, I've opted for a personal favourite within the collection: J. Herbin Emerald of Chivor. My full review of it from 2018 can be seen here. I... read more