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My Bullet Journal Evolution, 2016-2021

My Bullet Journal Evolution, 2016-2021

Since there are so many things that Bullet Journaling can do for you, I’ll be upfront about what it CANNOT do: Bullet Journaling cannot tell you what you want in...
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The DC Pen Show 2021 Experience

The DC Pen Show 2021 Experience

Attending a pen show ranks as one of the essential, bucket list items for a true pen enthusiast. Besides having unprecedented access to scores of exhibitors selling pens from all...
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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 Reveal #53, June 2021

Ink Flight Reveal #53, June 2021

In the history of the Ink Flight program, we've traveled to countries far and wide in search of fountain pen ink to sample. This month, we drew upon the  figurative...
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Ink Flight Reveal #52, May 2021

Ink Flight Reveal #52, May 2021

Earlier this week, the skies captured our imagination with the "super flower blood moon eclipse." Inspired by what mysteries lay beyond our human perception, Colorverse introduces their latest Season 7...
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Ink Flight #51 Reveal, April 2021

Ink Flight #51 Reveal, April 2021

Surprise! We continued the tradition of the April Fool's Surprise Ink Flight for the third year running. So, I guess it's not much of a surprise anymore if you've been following...
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TIL: What happened when I posted 40+ Instagram giveaways in 2 months

TIL: What happened when I posted 40+ Instagram giveaways in 2 months

When it comes to building an audience on social media, the "giveaway" is one of the go-to weapons in a social media marketer's arsenal. The giveaway isn't exclusively for business...
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Ink Flight #50 Reveal, March 2021

Ink Flight #50 Reveal, March 2021

Originating in Paris when King Louis XIV was 32 years old, the Maison HERBIN is one of the oldest names in the stationery world. In 1798, the Maison launched its...
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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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