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My Online Pens & Stationery Gift Exchange

March 11, 2015 ♦

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I recently participated in my first ever online gift exchange and as the theme was ‘Pens & Stationery’ I decided to share my experience with you, fellow stationery lovers, here on our blog! I have known about Reddit’s Gift Exchange for some time, and been rather curious. However, when I…

Faber-Castell E-Motion Pear Wood Ballpoint Pen Review

March 6, 2015 ♦

Ballpoint Pens, Expert Advice & Product Reviews

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Over the years I’ve become a big fan of Faber-Castell fountain pens. Their nibs are consistently smooth, smooth, smooth. The Faber-Castell E-motion (parquet version) was my first Faber-Castell fountain pen. I love how that pen feels in hand, so it stands to reason that I’d love the E-motion ballpoint just…

Stop The Press! New Pen Writes Using Chocolate

March 2, 2015 ♦

Stationery News

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With the advent of the 3D pen a few years ago, it’s no real surprise to find that someone has gone and invented a pen that lets you write in one of the best things in the world – chocolate. The pen, designed for children, lets you draw in chocolate…

Pimp My Pen Competition Entries 2015

February 26, 2015 ♦

Competitions

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Here they are! Our #PimpMyPen Competition entries Which is your favourite? Let us know on Twitter & Facebook! Name: Amanda Carter Location: Birmingham, UK Amanda summarises her entry as a “super girly look”, and we agree! She used some of her favourite washi tape and gem stickers to cover the…

Lamy Linea Fountain Pen Review

February 26, 2015 ♦

Expert Advice & Product Reviews, Fountain Pens, Pens

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The Lamy Linea is an aluminium-bodied fountain pen with an interesting herringbone pattern. It takes standard Lamy converters and cartridges, and standard Lamy nibs. This pen has many similarities with the Pur, the ST and the Logo, so let’s start there before going on to the differences. All but the…

Sailor Jentle Ink Oku-Yama Review

February 25, 2015 ♦

Expert Advice & Product Reviews, Ink

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Review Setup Ink: Sailor Jentle Ink Oku-Yama Paper: Rhodia Line (80g/m – 21.3lb) Pen: Franklin Christoph M40 Pocket (Fire & Ice), Masuyama Medium Stub Nib Thoughts This is my second Sailor ink that I now own (I loved the first one so much, I bought two bottles!). Will I do…

Handwriting in History: Dick Turpin

February 16, 2015 ♦

Handwriting

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Richard (“Dick”) Turpin (1705-1739) was a notorious highwayman in Georgian times. However, his story is actually full of more crimes than he is well known for. He started his work life as a butcher in Essex – following in his Father’s footsteps – however his ‘career’ later took a turn…

Lamy CP1 Fountain Pen Review

February 11, 2015 ♦

Expert Advice & Product Reviews, Fountain Pens, Pens

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When I say Lamy 2000, most people who are somewhat into pens will probably know what I’m talking about. You probably know how great it is, and that it’s history goes way back. In short: the Lamy 2000 is a true icon – but, it’s not the only pen Gerd…

7 Fun Facts About Valentine’s Day

February 10, 2015 ♦

Seasonal

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Valentine’s Day is now the second biggest card-giving celebration in the world, next to Christmas. In the UK we go crazy for all the red, floral and cuddly goodies available in shops in the run up to 14th February (and afterwards, probably in the sale section of the aisles!) As…

Robot Copies Handwriting Using a Fountain Pen!

February 9, 2015 ♦

Handwriting, Stationery News

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Perhaps homework assignments will never be safe again… perhaps all ‘handwritten’ love letters will one day be curated by robots… perhaps we will all have the option to never touch a pen again! It’s hard to say what will come of this, but thanks to Bond, a New York…