Wordless Wednesday: Fountain Pens on the Docks
My Galen Leather zippered pen case came along while I relaxed on the docks at the lake. Fountain pens living dangerously on the edge...
Read MoreWordless Wednesday: The Pen Addict EDC
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
Read More2016 Holiday Gift Guide for Fountain Pen Addicts
Pen friends in the US are celebrating Thanksgiving this week and the countdown to Black Friday begins! It got me thinking that a holiday gift guide would be helpful. This guide is primarily intended for the non-pen person looking for a gift for the fountain pen aficionado, whether newbie or seasoned, in his or her life.
Read MoreCurrently Inked: Loadout for Weekend in Philly
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.Read More
July Long Weekend Getaway EDC
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?
Read MoreThrowback Thursday: Platinum Cool Crystal Rose + J. Herbin Bouquet D'Antan
Here's another one that I had tried long ago. I only ever got the one vial to try.
Handwritten Review
Pen: Platinum Cool Crystal Rose F
Ink:J. Herbin Bouquet D'Antan
Paper: Rhodia No. 16 Grid
Using Analog Tools in a Digital Life
In a recent episode of the Pen Addict podcast, Myke lamented that his use of analog tools, all those beautiful pens and notebooks that he possesses, has greatly reduced. This is because ever since he left his 'jobby job', there hasn't been a need for him to write as much. This got me thinking about what have I done to make using fountain pens a part of my life?
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