Category Archives: Modern Fountain Pens

Ink-a-Dink Your Fresca

Ink-a-Dink Your Fresca Soft, dreamy, and super seductive – the Sailor 1911 Fresca has us feeling light on our feet! Join us, a handful of inks, and the Sailor 1911 Fresca for a dance party to celebrate this North America Exclusive!

Paperblanks Photo Album

A Paperblanks Journal Photo Album The new Paperblanks are in and they are beautiful works of art! Combine one with your favorite pens and inks and voilà – you’re Claude Monet! Behold a new (and easy) craft project!

Retro 51 Tornado Prism Fountain Pen Review

Retro 51 Tornado Prism Review Retro 51’s Tornado Popper rollerball pens are highly collectible EDC (Every Day Carry) darlings renown for their flashy, limited-edition barrel art. The Popper’s fountain pen sibling echoes this familiar flair with the signature clip, knurled … Continue reading

Sailor Naginata Togi and Saibi Togi Announcement

Sailor Naginata Togi and Saibi Togi Announcement As many pen collectors are aware, Sailor has two distinct lines of nibs. The standard line of  nibs consists of Extra Fine, Fine, Medium Fine, Medium, Broad, Zoom, and Music.  The Bespoke lineup … Continue reading

Pen Show Survival Guide

A Survival Guide to Pen Shows If you saw our Top Pen-Related Resolutions for 2017 post, you may remember that Resolution #7 is to attend one Pen Show. Why was this on the list? Because Pen Shows are the BEST … Continue reading

Pen Problems: What to do when your new pen isn’t quite right

One of the longest units of time known to man or woman is the wait from the moment your pen order is placed, to when it arrives. This is true regardless of shipping method or proximity to the store. Waiting … Continue reading

Give Your Mailbox Some Love this February with InCoWriMo!

Give Your Mailbox Some Love this February with InCoWriMo!InCoWriMo Greetings! A few weeks ago, Kim gave us ideas on some pen-related resolutions for 2017. One big resolution on my list is to write more letters. Fortunately, a special event is … Continue reading