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Calligrapher interview: Linda Yoshida

March 2, 2016March 2, 2016 by Lucy Williams
Wedding invitation set with purple envelopes and elegant calligraphy by Linda Yoshida

This month’s interview is with talented and accomplished US-based calligrapher, Linda Yoshida. Have you often found yourself staring at beautiful handwriting and lettering, wondering how … Read more

Diamine Shimmertastic Purple Pazzazz: Fountain Pen Ink Review

December 1, 2015 by Ian Hedley
Diamine Purple Pazzazz Shimmertastic ink bottle with purple ink swatch and handwritten notes

This is one of Diamine’s sparkly inks, and this one is as over the top in colour as it is in name. Purple with gold … Read more

Diamine Shimmertastic Night Sky: Fountain Pen Ink Review

December 1, 2015 by Ian Hedley
Diamine Night Sky Shimmertastic ink bottle with handwritten ink swatch and notes on paper

Night Sky is one of Diamine’s new range of shimmery inks and it’s quite a tasteful one. The sparkle isn’t too in your face and, … Read more

Win A Lamy Safari Fountain Pen of Your Choice!

October 12, 2015September 18, 2015 by Lucy Williams
Lamy Safari fountain pen in neon lime with silver clip and nib visible

Please note: this competition has now ended. Thank you to everyone who entered.   The kids are back at school armed with their new pens, … Read more

Graf Von Faber-Castell Stone Grey Ink Review

November 25, 2021August 28, 2015 by Stuart Hazley
Black ink blotches and splatters on lined paper with faint handwriting visible underneath

Review Setup Ink: Graf Von Faber-Castell Stone Grey Paper: Rhodia Line (80g/m – 21.3lb) Pen: Mont Blanc 145, Medium Nib. Thoughts For me the bench … Read more

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