Fountain Pens
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What makes a good travel pen?
This year I’ve done quite a lot of travelling, and it’s really got me thinking about travel stationery. I’ve had my choice of travel journal nailed since the beginning with the traveller’s notebook – its suitability for travelling is literally in the name. And more recently I’ve discovered my perfect pen case for travelling in… Read more
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Review: Benu Talisman Moonstone Fountain Pen
A Benu Talisman has been on my wishlist for the longest time, but I’d never decided which one I wanted. But when the Moonstone Talisman was announced, I finally decided to take the plunge: it was the one for me! I preordered it, which meant I did have quite a lengthy wait to get my… Read more
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A Cult Pens Haul
Recently it was Cult Pens 20th birthday, and so I took advantage of the excellent discounts to grab a couple of pens off my wish list (plus a few extras!). The first pen I bought has been on my wish list for quite some time: the TWSBI Diamond 580 ALR in Sunset. I’m a huge… Read more
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Review: Benu Pixie Pocket Plum Cream Fountain Pen
For the longest time I’d been meaning to add a bit of Benu sparkle to my pen collection, but with so many beautiful options, I’d never settled on one. But when they announced their new line of pocket pens – the Pixie Pocket – there was one colourway that stood out to me, and that… Read more
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The Northern UK Pen Show 2025
Last year I went to the Northern Pen Show (my first time going to a pen show!) and had a really great time. I’d hoped to get to one of the other 2024 UK pen shows later in the year as well, but sadly I wasn’t able to. So I was super excited for the… Read more
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Review: Esterbook x TheCoffeeMonsterzCo Estie Fountain Pen
An Esterbrook Estie has been on my fountain pen wishlist for a while, but I’d never settled on which one to get. I’m not the biggest fan of cracked glass resins, which rules out most of the regular edition Esties, and the special editions I’ve liked (Sweet Dreams and King of the Night) had too… Read more
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Review: Jinhao 10 Fountain Pen
Last year I tried Majohn’s answer to the Pilot Vanishing Point, the A1 and A2, and I was fairly complimentary about them at the time. Yes, they were slightly scratchy and did dry out after a while, and once I tried an actual Pilot Decimo it didn’t really compare. But I figured for the price,… Read more
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A Tour Of My Desk
Back in April 2024 we moved house, which gave me the perfect opportunity to revamp my desk setup. Our previous house was much smaller, and so my desk space was quite cramped, so it was nice to expand it in this new house, and to create a space where I really enjoy spending time. My… Read more
