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Fountain Pen Giveaways, Deals, Reads and Love – Week of April 8, 2019

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Here’s a quick roundup of new giveaways, deals, reads, images and a bit of what I’m loving for the week of April 8, 2019. Giveaways: – Monteverde Invincia Brass pen – @torienga on Instagram Deals All pricing was accurate at the time of this post, but may have changed, so be sure to check the price before purchasing. As always, …

Baron Fig Vanguard Notebook Comparison

Baron Fig Identification and Customer Service

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I recently posted a review of the Baron Fig Vanguard notebooks. In it I mentioned how much I enjoy the paper, but that there is a significant difference between the paper in the Vanguard I and Vanguard II notebooks. I discovered this difference because I bought a new 3-pack of notebooks at a local shop that turned out to be …

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Baron Fig Vanguard Notebook Review

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Please read this additional article about my experience with Baron Fig notebooks before you purchase any! There are times when a notebook falls far short of my expectations. There are also times when a notebook far exceeds my expectations. Fortunately, the Baron Fig Vanguard falls squarely in the latter category. I had heard people talk about Baron Fig products with …

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Fountain Pen Giveaways, Deals, Reads and Love – Week of April 1, 2019

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Here’s a quick roundup of new giveaways, deals, reads, images and a bit of what I’m loving for the week of April 1, 2019. Deals All pricing was accurate at the time of this post, but may have changed, so be sure to check the price before purchasing. As always, only purchase items from trusted sellers. – Parker IM Fountain …

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Midori MD Notebook Review

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I have long been a fan of Midori paper. I’ve used it for journaling, writing letters and for doodling and have always enjoyed writing on it. This notebook is no different. Its design is very clean and simple and it handles fountain pen ink very well. You should note, though, that if you’re used to using other notebooks a Midori …

Fountain Pen Giveaways, Deals, Reads and Love – Week of March 25, 2019

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Here’s a quick roundup of new giveaways, deals, reads, images and a bit of what I’m loving for the week of March 25, 2019. Giveaways: – Have you entered my giveaway yet? It’s for some Rickshaw pen rolls and sleeves. Don’t miss out!!! – The Gentleman Stationer is giving away a Baron Fig Brass Squire pen. Deals All pricing was …

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Using Shimmer Ink In Fountain Pens

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If you’ve ever wondered if using a shimmering ink will clog your fountain pen, you’re not alone. While many people love the look of shimmering inks and enjoy the extra dimension that it adds to their writing, there is always the fear that the particles of shimmer will clog the feed of their fountain pen. Today I want to tell …

Fountain Pen Giveaways, Deals, Reads and Love – Week of March 18, 2019

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Here’s a quick roundup of new giveaways, deals, reads, images and a bit of what I’m loving for the week of March 18, 2019. Giveaways: – Kokuyo Stationary: Jibun Techo Biz – Inkflight: April Inkflight Box – J.B. Welly: Notebook and Pilot Metropolitan Deals All pricing was accurate at the time of this post, but may have changed, so be …

Kokuyo Century Edition Notebook review

Kokuyo Century Edition Notebook Review

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The Century Edition notebook was created to celebrate Kokuyo’s 100-year anniversary. It seems that they pulled out all of the stops and designed their most beautiful and luxurious notebook to date. If the name Kokuyo sounds familiar, you might recognize it from their popular line of Campus notebooks. This notebook, as you’ll see, is a big departure from those student …