Where Does An Inkophile Search For Ink And Pens?

Where does an inkophile search for ink and pens? Glad you asked. Twenty years ago there were so few inks on the market that I honestly thought I would eventually be able to try them all. Not a joke. I really thought that. Ten years ago it was not realistic but samples made it possible […]

Those Chinese Fountain Pens

Here is a photo of those Chinese pens that was captured before they could roll away. Corralling them was not easy. Jinhao 82 and 100, Delike New Moon, and a lone Wing Sung were the finalists for my comparison posts. A summation is in the works. While the New Moon is a better fit in […]

Three Chinese Extra-Fine Fountain Pens

My exploration of inexpensive Chinese fountain pens is moving along nicely and has proven that there are good choices if you can live with the time it may take to receive your new companion. I found a good selection on eBay and quite a few at Etsy. Amazon has U.S. inventory of some models though […]

Jinhao 82 and Delike New Moon 2 Nibs

Jinhao 82 EF on the left and Delike New Moon 2 EF on the right. Working on a comparison post but will make a few comments now. The New Moon is a slightly larger pen and has a smoother nib. The Jinhao 82 EF is sharp and needs a very light touch. The Jinhao 82 […]

Old Friends From My Stash

It was a dark and gloomy weekend. Not really. Sunny and comfortable but evenings at my desk were uninspired until I put together paper, pen and ink that haven’t seen the light of day in ages. To my delight the Rhodia No 13 pad, Sailor Sapporo fine nib and Diamine Mediterranean Blue ink were made […]

Ink Samples Saved Me A Bundle

Ink samples from Federalist Pens saved me a bundle. Eight of them and not one suited my regular rotation so bottles of these inks would have gone to waste.   Edelstein Apatite and Laban Zeus are saturated colors that will please many people. Colorverse Butterfly and NGC 6302 along with Laban Hermes are pale and […]

Fountain Pen People in the News

Some of the writers noted for beautiful handwriting are fountain pen people including Leigh Reyes and Clement Dionglay. 6 People with Seriously Swoon-worthy Handwriting is the title of the article at CNN Philippines. Beautiful handwriting indeed!