Wordless Wednesday: First Look at Franklin-Christoph Pocket 20 Wonder Pens Exclusive Translucent Bronze

November 02, 2016 by Kate W. in Wordless Wednesday

New Wonder Pens exclusive pen.

Wordless Wednesday: First Look at Franklin-Christoph Model 45 Antique Glass

October 26, 2016 by Kate W. in Wordless Wednesday

Infamous Coke bottle finish!

Wordless Wednesday: First Look at Pelikan M400 Brown Tortoiseshell

October 19, 2016 by Kate W. in Wordless Wednesday

My first Pelikan! A detailed review is forthcoming. A quick word of thanks to Tom feom Goldspot Pens for arranging to send this Pelikan to nest here in the Great White North.

Wordless Wednesday: First Look at Franklin-Christoph Pocket 66 Italian Ice

October 12, 2016 by Kate W. in Wordless Wednesday

Florescent pen body? Awesome!

Wordless Wednesday: Fountain Pens on a Hike

October 05, 2016 by Kate W. in Wordless Wednesday

My Superior Labor pen roll tagged along for a hike and pens came out to admire the scenery.

Wordless Wednesday: First Look at Lamy Lx (Rose Gold - Extra Fine)

September 28, 2016 by Kate W. in Wordless Wednesday

My Lamy Lx is in da haus! Now I need to get a matching rose gold iPhone...

Wordless Wednesday: First Look at Nakaya Decapod Twist

September 21, 2016 by Kate W. in Wordless Wednesday

First look at the Nakaya Decapod Twist which is a grail pen on / my Wish List.

Wordless Wednesday: Fountain Pens + Blazing Sunset

September 14, 2016 by Kate W. in Wordless Wednesday

This is what happens when I take pens along for a walk while waiting for the sunset.

Wordless Wednesday: Nibby Bunch

September 07, 2016 by Kate W. in Wordless Wednesday

Just a bunch of nibs.

Summer Lovin' + Fountain Pen Life

August 31, 2016 by Kate W. in Wordless Wednesday, General

Reflecting on a beautiful summer of fountain pen life.

Wordless Wednesday: Parade of Fountain Pens in the Early Morn

August 24, 2016 by Kate W. in Wordless Wednesday

One quiet morning at the cottage, the fountain pens came out to play...

Wordless Wednesday: Quick Look at Midori Traveler`s Notebook Mini 10th Anniversary Limited Edition Can Set (Guest Appearances by Nakaya Decapod & Nock Co. Pelican Clip)

August 17, 2016 by Kate W. in Wordless Wednesday

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Sep 27, 2017

Wordless Wednesday: First Look at Galen Leather Wallet Insert for Traveler's Notebook - Regular Size

Sep 27, 2017

Thanks to Zeynep at Galen Leather for sending over this wallet insert for the Traveler's Notebook. A detailed review is forthcoming.

Sep 27, 2017

Oct 25, 2016

Currently Inked: Loadout for Weekend Hockey Tournament

Oct 25, 2016

October has been fairly light in terms of travel but duty called. This time the duties as a hockey mom which involved going with my son and his team to the city of Kitchener for a hockey tournament. Originally this was supposed to be a 3 day trip but cut short by the sad reality that our team did not make it into the final day of the tournament. On a positive note, it gave me an opportunity to plan another pen + ink load out.

Apart from my must-bring Hobo and TN, I wanted to bring whatever pens and paper I could fit inside a larger case. The case I had in mind was the A5 sized Lihit Lab Teffa Bag in Bag. I was expecting to travel a lot from rink to rink and I wanted a self-contained writing tool kit that I could bring along.

Oct 25, 2016

Oct 11, 2016

Currently Inked: Loadout for Short Cottage Escape

Oct 11, 2016

Last Wednesday, I posted some picturesI took on a recent hike. In fact, I went on a 1 night, 1 day get away trip to the cottage with the family. To be precise, we headed up on Friday night, September 30th. And headed back home on October 1st. I pondered a bit on what pens I should take seeing as I still had a couple of September inked pens to use up and my planned pens for October were only partially inked up. So, I did what any rational pen addict would do for a 1 day trip that starts at the last day of one month and ends on the first day of the next month: I took all pens in sight!

Oct 11, 2016

Sep 30, 2016

Currently Inked: Loadout for Ottawa Conference

Sep 30, 2016

One week after returning from my trip to Philly, I was off to Canada’s capital, Ottawa, for a conference. I barely unpacked but gave some thought to my pen and stationery carry for this 2 day trip. Once again, I dipped into my September pen & ink line-up for this outing. This is what I brought.

Sep 30, 2016

Sep 18, 2016

Currently Inked: Loadout for Weekend in Philly

Sep 18, 2016

Some family matters took me to Philly again last weekend.I expected to be busy and not have a lot of down time for playing with pens.Still, I brought along some essentials.This is what I brought.

Sep 18, 2016

Aug 17, 2016

Wordless Wednesday: Quick Look at Midori Traveler`s Notebook Mini 10th Anniversary Limited Edition Can Set (Guest Appearances by Nakaya Decapod & Nock Co. Pelican Clip)

Aug 17, 2016

Aug 15, 2016

Currently Inked: Loadout for Trip to Philadelphia

Aug 15, 2016

After coming home from my annual family cottage vacation, I barely got my luggage unpacked before repacking for a short trip to Philadelphia. A few days was for working but there was a little time for sightseeing too.

Since this would be shorter trip I decided to pack lightly in terms of writing instruments and stationery especially since I was intending NOT to check any baggage.

Aug 15, 2016

Jul 13, 2016

Wordless Wednesday: Light EDC Loadout

Jul 13, 2016

Jul 11, 2016

July Long Weekend Getaway EDC

Jul 11, 2016

To celebrate Canada Day, we decided on a weekend getaway to wine country at Niagara-on-the-Lake. I had a June 30th project deadline at work so I was going all-out the day before the trip. Still, I managed to get most of my pens inked for July and select my stationery and pens for the road trip. So, what made the cut?

Jul 11, 2016

Mar 7, 2016

Tale of Two Traveler's Notebooks

Mar 7, 2016

Around the time that I discovered fountain pens, I also came across Midori Traveler's Notebooks. I was fascinated by the many ways that MTN users used their notebooks and the multitude of ways in which the user experience could be customized. I absorbed many blog posts on the subject including Brian Goulet's series of Midori videos. My little guy, then 6 years old watched quite a few of these videos with me so he got to know Brian and Midori quite well...

Mar 7, 2016

Wordless Wednesday: When Pens Meet Wine

August 10, 2016 by Kate W. in Wordless Wednesday

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Oct 11, 2017

Wordless Wednesday: Fountain Pens on the Docks

Oct 11, 2017

My Galen Leather zippered pen case came along while I relaxed on the docks at the lake. Fountain pens living dangerously on the edge...

Oct 11, 2017

Oct 4, 2017

Wordless Wednesday: Fountain Pens on a Fall Forest Hike

Oct 4, 2017

My Galen Leather zippered pen case tagged along for a hike and pens came out to admire the fall colours and scent of pine needles.

Oct 4, 2017

Sep 27, 2017

Wordless Wednesday: First Look at Galen Leather Wallet Insert for Traveler's Notebook - Regular Size

Sep 27, 2017

Thanks to Zeynep at Galen Leather for sending over this wallet insert for the Traveler's Notebook. A detailed review is forthcoming.

Sep 27, 2017

Sep 20, 2017

Wordless Wednesday: First Look at Galen Leather Zippered 5 Slots Pen Case in Crazy Horse Brown

Sep 20, 2017

Thanks to Zeynep at Galen Leatherfor sending over this pen case. A detailed review is forthcoming.

Sep 20, 2017

Sep 13, 2017

Wordless Wednesday: The Pen Addict EDC

Sep 13, 2017

Case: Sapelo Penvelope (The Pen Addict Live 2017 - RelayCon Atlanta & DC Pen Show Kickstarter)

Paper: Limited Edition Pen Addict notebook (RelayCon Atlanta: The Pen Addict Live 2016 Kickstarter)

Pen: The Pen Addict Retro 51 Tornado Rollerball

Sep 13, 2017

Jul 26, 2017

Wordless Wednesday: Bexley Gaston's Special Reserve + KWZ Honey

Jul 26, 2017

Pen: Bexley Gaston’s Special Reserve M
Ink: KWZ Honey
Paper: Rhodia No. 16 Grid

Jul 26, 2017

Jul 12, 2017

Wordless Wednesday: Nakaya Decapod Twist SF + Sailor Rikyu Cha

Jul 12, 2017

Pen:Nakaya Decapod Twist SF

Ink: Sailor Rikyu Cha

Paper: Rhodia No. 16 Grid

Jul 12, 2017

Jul 5, 2017

Wordless Wednesday: y Studio Portable Brassing Fountain Pen + Robert Oster Grün Schwarz

Jul 5, 2017

Pen: y Studio Portable Brassing Fountain Pen F

Ink:* Robert Oster Grün Schwarz

Paper: Rhodia No. 16 Grid

Jul 5, 2017

Jun 28, 2017

Wordless Wednesday: Palisade of Retro 51 Tornados

Jun 28, 2017

Customized Retro 51 Tornado rollerballs and ballpoints ready for gifting.

Jun 28, 2017

Jun 14, 2017

Wordless Wednesday: First Look at Baron Fig Experiment Limited Edition Squire Rollerball

Jun 14, 2017

A nuclear green rollerball for a change of pace.

Jun 14, 2017

Wordless Wednesday: Fountain Pens on a Sunset Walk

August 03, 2016 by Kate W. in Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday: First Look at TWSBI Vac Mini

July 27, 2016 by Kate W. in Wordless Wednesday

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Oct 11, 2016

Currently Inked: Loadout for Short Cottage Escape

Oct 11, 2016

Oct 5, 2016

Wordless Wednesday: Fountain Pens on a Hike

Oct 5, 2016

My Superior Labor pen roll tagged along for a hike and pens came out to admire the scenery.

Oct 5, 2016

Oct 4, 2016

Currently Inked: October 2016

Oct 4, 2016

I’m posting my pen & ink line-up a later than originally planned. I had hoped that a new pen that shipped out at the end of September would have arrived in time to join the October line-up. I decided to go ahead and post my Currently Inked for October and do an addendum for the new pen.

Oct 4, 2016

Sep 10, 2016

Throwback Thursday: Quick Look at TWSBI Diamond 580 - Orange + Akkerman #22 Hopjesbruin

Sep 10, 2016

Considering it's already Saturday, this Throwback Thursday is definitely late. Unfortunately, I've been tied up with a couple days of meetings and travel. Better late than never, I suppose.

Today's Throwback is a look at another pen and ink combo I used during the summer.

Sep 10, 2016

Sep 7, 2016

Wordless Wednesday: Nibby Bunch

Sep 7, 2016

Just a bunch of nibs.

Sep 7, 2016

Sep 1, 2016

Throwback Thursday: TWSBI Diamond 580 - Orange + KWZ IG Turquoise

Sep 1, 2016

It's the first day of September and unofficially the end of summer. For me it's been a busy summer with work. But it's also been a great summer spending time with the family and working on the blog. For this Throwback Thursday I'm taking a look at a pen and ink combination that I used for my Currentedly Ink in July.

Sep 1, 2016

Aug 24, 2016

Wordless Wednesday: Parade of Fountain Pens in the Early Morn

Aug 24, 2016

One quiet morning at the cottage, the fountain pens came out to play...

Aug 24, 2016

Aug 10, 2016

Wordless Wednesday: When Pens Meet Wine

Aug 10, 2016

Aug 6, 2016

Currently Inked: August 2016

Aug 6, 2016

I headed off for my annual family cottage vacation a few days before the end of July. It was a hectic last week before I left so there wasn't time for me to switch to August ink fillings, plus, many of the pens inked up in July were 'not quite' used up. So, I did what any reasonable pen and ink addict with do in this circumstance...I packed up all my July pens, my planned August pens and all the ink I could find that was in plastic bottles or vials. These are think pairings I ended up with.

Aug 6, 2016

Aug 5, 2016

Currently Inked: EDC for Kayaking

Aug 5, 2016

Summertime in Canada means cottaging. The August long weekend kicked off the start of my annual family summer holiday at the cottage.

This summer I've continued a new tradition that I started last year with my little guy...we go on a early morning paddle to the local village docks and head to the cafe for breakfast. This year I tried to spend some time there to explore the antique shop, enjoy my latte and do some journaling.

So, is it a good idea to take notebooks and fountain pens on a kayak? What does a fountain pen and stationery addict take on the water? Since it's a short trip, I wanted to keep things light. This is what I brought...

Aug 5, 2016

Wordless Wednesday: Orange Pens Showcase

July 20, 2016 by Kate W. in Wordless Wednesday

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Oct 11, 2017

Wordless Wednesday: Fountain Pens on the Docks

Oct 11, 2017

My Galen Leather zippered pen case came along while I relaxed on the docks at the lake. Fountain pens living dangerously on the edge...

Oct 11, 2017

Oct 6, 2017

Currently Inked: October 2017

Oct 6, 2017

The arrival of October brings to mind fall colours capped off with Halloween. So, my pen and ink line up for the month rich reds, oranges and brown. The one limitation was that the ink had to come stored in plastic bottles. This was because October 1 fell on Sunday but I headed up to our family cottage for the weekend on Friday. I didn't have time to ink up before leaving for our trip hence, I tried to choose ink bottles that wouldn't crack.

Oct 6, 2017

Oct 4, 2017

Wordless Wednesday: Fountain Pens on a Fall Forest Hike

Oct 4, 2017

My Galen Leather zippered pen case tagged along for a hike and pens came out to admire the fall colours and scent of pine needles.

Oct 4, 2017

Sep 27, 2017

Wordless Wednesday: First Look at Galen Leather Wallet Insert for Traveler's Notebook - Regular Size

Sep 27, 2017

Thanks to Zeynep at Galen Leather for sending over this wallet insert for the Traveler's Notebook. A detailed review is forthcoming.

Sep 27, 2017

Sep 20, 2017

Wordless Wednesday: First Look at Galen Leather Zippered 5 Slots Pen Case in Crazy Horse Brown

Sep 20, 2017

Thanks to Zeynep at Galen Leatherfor sending over this pen case. A detailed review is forthcoming.

Sep 20, 2017

Sep 14, 2017

Throwback Thursday: Hobonichi Techo vs Stalogy 365 Throwdown

Sep 14, 2017

It’s that time of year again - preorder season for the next year’s edition of the Hobonichi planner. With that in mind, today’s Throwback Thursday is to what may be the most viewed post on Pendora’s Box: Hobonichi Techo vs Stalogy 365 Throwdown.

Sep 14, 2017

Sep 13, 2017

Wordless Wednesday: The Pen Addict EDC

Sep 13, 2017

Case: Sapelo Penvelope (The Pen Addict Live 2017 - RelayCon Atlanta & DC Pen Show Kickstarter)

Paper: Limited Edition Pen Addict notebook (RelayCon Atlanta: The Pen Addict Live 2016 Kickstarter)

Pen: The Pen Addict Retro 51 Tornado Rollerball

Sep 13, 2017

Jul 14, 2017

Currently Inked: July 2017

Jul 14, 2017

The themes for July are Canada's 150 and travel.

Jul 14, 2017

Jul 12, 2017

Wordless Wednesday: Nakaya Decapod Twist SF + Sailor Rikyu Cha

Jul 12, 2017

Pen:Nakaya Decapod Twist SF

Ink: Sailor Rikyu Cha

Paper: Rhodia No. 16 Grid

Jul 12, 2017

Jul 5, 2017

Wordless Wednesday: y Studio Portable Brassing Fountain Pen + Robert Oster Grün Schwarz

Jul 5, 2017

Pen: y Studio Portable Brassing Fountain Pen F

Ink:* Robert Oster Grün Schwarz

Paper: Rhodia No. 16 Grid

Jul 5, 2017

Light EDC for quick errands

Traveller's Notebook & Baum-Kuchen Charm

Superior Labour Brass & Leather Keychain

Baum-Kuchen x 1.61 Soft Goods Dimensional Leather Pouch

Kaweco Brass Sport & Traveller's Notebook

EDC loading

Contents secured

Ready to hit the road

Wordless Wednesday: Light EDC Loadout

July 13, 2016 by Kate W. in Wordless Wednesday, EDC

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Oct 6, 2017

Currently Inked: October 2017

Oct 6, 2017

Jul 14, 2017

Currently Inked: July 2017

Jul 14, 2017

The themes for July are Canada's 150 and travel.

Jul 14, 2017

Jun 2, 2017

Currently Inked: June 2017

Jun 2, 2017

It's been a few months since I last posted a Currently Inked. Over this time, I've experimented with the number of pens I have inked up at any time. At one point I had as many as 12 pens inked. It got to be a bit too much to manage. Too many pens to track and maintain. Now I'm trying to keep to 6 inked pens with a complete refresh every month.

Jun 2, 2017

Nov 1, 2016

Currently Inked: November 2016

Nov 1, 2016

October came and went in a flash! With the Scriptus pen showthis past Sunday and yesterday being Halloween, I didn't have much time to prepare my pen + ink combos for November. Without further ado, here they are...

Nov 1, 2016

Oct 30, 2016

Currently Inked: Loadout for Scriptus 2016

Oct 30, 2016

I’ve finally decided what to carry to the Scriptus pen show tomorrow. I wanted to bring a backpack but not a huge one so I dug up this little pack from my closet and dressed it up with some pen-related pins to show my pen pride.

Oct 30, 2016

Oct 25, 2016

Currently Inked: Loadout for Weekend Hockey Tournament

Oct 25, 2016

Oct 14, 2016

Currently Inked: Addition to October 2016 Line-Up

Oct 14, 2016

When I posted my October pen + ink line-up, I mentioned that there were only 8 pens rather than my preferred 9 pens as a I was holding a spot for a new pen in transit. After an eventful journey from Eastern US with a side trip to Canada Customs, the pen has finally arrived.

Oct 14, 2016

Oct 11, 2016

Currently Inked: Loadout for Short Cottage Escape

Oct 11, 2016

Oct 4, 2016

Currently Inked: October 2016

Oct 4, 2016

Sep 30, 2016

Currently Inked: Loadout for Ottawa Conference

Sep 30, 2016

Wordless Wednesday: Karas Kustoms Ink

July 06, 2016 by Kate W. in Wordless Wednesday

Although this is supposed to be a "Wordless Wednesday" post, I will say a word of thanks to @MacPrinter1 for giving me a heads-up on the Karas Kustoms Father's Day promo which enabled me to strike this one off my Wish List. THANKS DAVE!!!