Ink on Paper - thoughts on journaling and creative writing

Ink Flight #49 Reveal, February 2021

Ink Flight #49 Reveal, February 2021

When Hungarian pen enthusiast Máté Bikfalvi launched the Pennonia web store in 2018, it began as an extension of the hobby. In 2020, Máté wrote a new chapter with a...
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Ink Flight #48 Reveal, January 2021

Ink Flight #48 Reveal, January 2021

Our first Ink Flight for 2021 takes us to a picturesque shop in Southern France known for their use of the pastel plant in manufacturing all-natural, quality dyes. L'Artisan Pastellier uses natural...
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Things I learned by posting on TikTok daily for a month

Things I learned by posting on TikTok daily for a month

I've been avoiding TikTok. I was scared. I didn't want to be the old, totally uncool "dad" slinging fountain pens in a space full of tweens and Gen Z'ers. These digital natives...
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Ink Flight #47 Reveal, December 2020

Ink Flight #47 Reveal, December 2020

For our final Ink Flight of 2020, we head over to Tasmania, Australia. Chances are, you may already be familiar with Robert Oster Signature inks from the "Land Down Under."...
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November 2020 #30inks30days challenge recap

November 2020 #30inks30days challenge recap

Another successful #30inks30days writing challenge is in the books! In this post, I'll go over some of the strategies, pens, and ink choices I made throughout the month to create...
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Ink Flight #46 Reveal, November 2020

Ink Flight #46 Reveal, November 2020

Are you ready to experiment with a new selection of fountain pen inks? November's Ink Flight box presents a new collection from one of our fan-favorite brands. South Korea's Colorverse Ink...
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Ink Flight #45 Reveal, October 2020

Ink Flight #45 Reveal, October 2020

After sampling the beautiful, nature-inspired colors of the Sailor Manyo collection (Ink Flight #36, January 2020), we jumped at the chance to feature the new set of Manyo inks released...
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#30inks30days Handwriting Challenge - September 2020

#30inks30days Handwriting Challenge - September 2020

Success! Another 30 Inks 30 Days challenge is in the books. The month goes by quickly when you keep changing inks, doesn't it? Since I've been doing this challenge for...
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Ink Flight #44 Reveal, September 2020

Ink Flight #44 Reveal, September 2020

It's always a fun Flight when we get a chance to sample a new ink-maker on the scene. It's new to everyone, including myself! Such is the case in September 2020,...
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Ink Flight #43 Reveal, August 2020

Ink Flight #43 Reveal, August 2020

This month, Ink Flight members took the jump across the pond to the UK to explore a collection of inks sold exclusively by the retailer Pure Pens. In 2018, the proud...
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Ink Flight #42 Reveal, July 2020

Ink Flight #42 Reveal, July 2020

Douglas Adams enshrined the number 42 in his classic novel "The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy" as the answer to the ultimate question of life the universe, and everything. What's...
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Ink Flight #41 Reveal, June 2020

Ink Flight #41 Reveal, June 2020

We're back in Poland for an exciting, super-sheeny Ink Flight #41. We last sampled KWZ inks on Ink Flight #18, and Ink Flight #3. Konrad is always willing to share his...
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