Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Miscellaneous”
While the world may have significantly changed for all of us over the past 6 months, there’s always room for something new. In this case, I hope you’re ready for some new paper! As you probably know, I have tried out many different types of paper and have quite a few that I love, but don’t have easy access to. …
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of chatting with John West for his new podcast, Stationery Orbit. This was my first time being interviewed for anything (other than a job), so it was definitely a memorable experience. We talked about paper, vintage ink, my favorite fountain pen, that time I was part of an event at the Smithsonian, …
With COVID-19 changing the world and affecting how each of us spends our days, I have had a bit of extra time to wonder how I can help and also spend time testing out new papers. While not all of the papers have been winners, I have found some great ones and am excited to write reviews for them so …
During these crazy times, it’s super-important to support your local shops and small businesses as much as possible. There’s a very real chance that many of them will not make it through this time of social distancing, shelter in place and quarantines. In an effort to help out (at least for fountain pens), here are some links to online shops …
If you have some extra free time on your hands lately due to Coronavirus-related closures and cancellations, for many that means more time to enjoy using your fountain pens! Unfortunately, many people have a hard time figuring out what to do with their pens, so I’m here to give you a few suggestions. While hopefully not everyone reading this is …
When I first started this blog, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Would people think it was interesting? Would my content be different enough to attract readers? Could I come up with something to write about for more than the first month? Then there was the question of an Instagram account. Should I start one to go with the blog? …
No, I’m not doing some crazy Black Friday sale. I mean, it’s just paper samples. But, I still want to say thank you for your support and offer up some sort of deal. So, here’s what I’ve got: – Free shipping! If you live in the United States, you can enjoy free shipping on any order over $15. If you …
Here’s a quick roundup of new giveaways, deals, reads, images and a bit of what I’m loving for the week of November 4, 2019. Giveaways: – SaricaStudio is giving away a notebook and ink from Ferris Wheel Press on Instagram. – Monteverde Pens is giving away a Monza fountain pen on Instagram. – Ferris Wheel Press is giving away a …
As I was writing my Fountain Pen Day 2019 Giveaways article, I kept thinking that I should do some sort of giveaway as well. The problem was, I wasn’t sure what to give away. It wasn’t until this morning that it finally hit me. Paper samples! The Giveaway First things first, here’s the link to my Instagram post where you …
If you weren’t already aware, Fountain Pen Day 2019 is right around the corner. In fact, it’s on November 1, just a few days away! Every year there are a variety of giveaways you can enter and hopefully win. This year, I’m trying to list as many as I can in this post so that you can enter as many …