Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Miscellaneous”
If you’re anything like most fountain pen users, you probably do a good amount of your shopping online. While some of us may be lucky enough to live near a shop that sells fountain pens, the majority of people do not. Even if you have a pen shop nearby, there are some things that you just won’t be able to …
For most people around the world, 2020 has been a pretty rough year. Regardless of which state or country you live in, whether you’re young or old, rich or poor, gainfully employed or unemployed, you’re probably ready for this year to be over. I also think that most of us can agree that having bright spots to enjoy throughout the …
Hi Everyone! I have a few announcements to make for November regarding the Paper Sample Packs that can be found in my Shop. Updates First off, Graphilo paper is back in stock for both the Connoisseur and Custom Packs! There seems to be a shortage of it lately, so I can’t say when I’ll be able to get any more, …
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 …