Ink on Paper - thoughts on journaling and creative writing

Giving your pen a $400 urushi makeover - is it worth it?

Giving your pen a $400 urushi makeover - is it worth it?

Just like watches, mechanical keyboards, and handbags, collecting fountain pens can get quite elegant...and expensive. If you thoroughly enjoy the fun and excitement of entry-level pens, all the power to...
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Ink Flight #67 Reveal, August 2022

Ink Flight #67 Reveal, August 2022

In August 2022, we revisited Sailor (Japan) to sample the mysterious range of Yurameku inks. Ink Flight subscribers are certainly no strangers to multi-chromatic shading inks. Sailor is one of...
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Falling out of Love with a Pen

Falling out of Love with a Pen

Recall the moment you first laid eyes on that gorgeous piece. Maybe it was the online description, the breathtaking photos, or just a moment of weakness. With butterflies in your...
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Ink Flight Reveal #54, July 2021

Ink Flight Reveal #54, July 2021

Faber-Castell is not only one of the oldest pen brands, it is also one of the oldest industrial companies in the world. Founded in 1761 by the cabinet maker Kaspar...
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Ink Flight #37 Reveal and Giveaway, February 2020

Ink Flight #37 Reveal and Giveaway, February 2020

This month, we make a return trip back to Hauge, the Netherlands to sample a fresh set of P.W. Akkerman inks. We last featured these retailer-exclusive inks back in June...
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Combo of the Week #3 - Franklin-Christoph Model 65 Medium Cursive Italic with Krishna Jungle Volcano Ink

Combo of the Week #3 - Franklin-Christoph Model 65 Medium Cursive Italic with Krishna Jungle Volcano Ink

American author John Shedd is credited for the saying, "A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." The fountain pen equivalent of this...
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2017 Black Friday Pen Shopping Guide

2017 Black Friday Pen Shopping Guide

The hype on Black Friday can be overwhelming, especially for an analog thinker that isn't as savvy shopping online as most folks in today's age. After checking our e-mail Friday...
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2016 Black Friday Pen Shopping Guide

2016 Black Friday Pen Shopping Guide

Online retailers are more aggressive than ever to get customers adding to their carts this Black Friday weekend. The hype is overwhelming, especially after checking your e-mail on Friday morning. Awaking...
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Must-Have Tools for InkTober 2016

Must-Have Tools for InkTober 2016

Here's a quick-hitting list of items that I am using to create daily posts for InkTober, including links to where you can buy each item. If you are looking for inspiration...
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