Paper Sample Pack Updates!

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I have some shop updates! – From now through the end of the year, every sample pack order will come with an extra paper sample that was previously only available via Paper of the Month subscriptions! Samples will be chosen randomly and information about each sample will be included. – In the past, some people have asked if I would …

Kokuyo Perpanep Notebook Review

Kokuyo Perpanep Notebooks

John Bosley Reviews 2 Comments

Not too long ago Kokuyo came out with a new line of notebooks with an interesting twist. These notebooks have three different paper types that are meant to appeal to different paper preferences. They named the lineup Perpanep, which is an anagram of “pen paper”. The idea is that each paper type has different characteristics, specifically how they feel to …

Namiki Vanishing Point Fountain Pen

Fountain Pens From My Collection: Namiki Vanishing Point

John Bosley Fountain Pen Reviews 18 Comments

One of my all-time favorite pens is the Namiki Vanishing Point. The convenience of a retractable point, not to mention the fantastic looks, make this my go-to pen whenever it’s inked up. It also has some sentimental meaning for me. Let’s take a closer look at this pen from my collection, the Namiki Vanishing Point. A Brief Vanishing Point History …

Leuchtturm 120gsm Notebook Review

Leuchtturm 120gsm Notebook Review

John Bosley Reviews 6 Comments

Most fountain pen users should be familiar with Leuchtturm notebooks. They are widely used by many people as daily planners, diaries and bullet journals. Unfortunately, while the paper is good, it is not great. It tends to be somewhat inconsistent and is prone to slight bleedthrough. When I heard that Leuchtturm had a version of their popular notebook with 120gsm …