Pen Reviews
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Review: Kaco Retro Fountain Pen
It’s easy to see why the Kaco Retro fountain pen caught my eye: it’s an extremely inexpensive pen with a striking design, and it comes in an array of fun colours. I chose the avocado green colour with the contrasting orange clip, and I think this combination in particular has quite a retro feel. The… Read more
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Review: Sailor 1911 Hoshizora Fountain Pen
As I spoke about in my recent fountain pen day haul post, one of my recent purchases was the Sailor 1911 Hoshizora, which is a Cult Pens Exclusive. As a big fan of Sailor pens I’d been eyeing the 1911 for a while, as it was a model I didn’t already own. I’d initially been… 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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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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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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Review: Tom’s Studio The Wren
Tom’s Studio is a brand that has been on my radar for a while, but until recently, I hadn’t tried any of their products. Initially it was their inks that I had my eye on, but then I spotted The Wren. The Wren is an interesting little pen, not just because of its diminutive size,… Read more
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Review: Sailor Pro Gear Smoothie Series Cantaloupe Fountain Pen
The end of the year can be a spending minefield for fountain pen fans: not only are there Fountain Pen Day deals to be had at the start of November, but also Black Friday at the end of it. Following my Fountain Pen Day purchase of the Leonardo Momento Zero Nuvola Lilac, I’d intended to… Read more
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