You may have recently read the first post in this review of Galen Leather products in which I take a look at the pen case with notebook holder. If not, consider reading it first since I give a bit of background as to how I came by these items and talk about the leather and packaging. Due to how long …
Galen Leather Product Review Part 1 – Pen Case With Notebook Holder
Galen Leather has been on the fountain pen scene for many years now, but until very recently I didn’t own a single thing that they made. I always thought that their products looked quite nice. I’d even been able to handle some at local pen meetups. Still, I never placed an order. What was my hesitation? The main reason was …
Rickshaw Bagworks Custom Pen Rolls and GIVEAWAY!
Those of you who follow me on Instagram know that I like to doodle with my fountain pens. I find it a great way to use my pens, get creative and relax. You might also remember that I was lucky enough to get to know Mark with Rickshaw Bagworks while I lived in San Francisco. My wife and I are …
Moving With Fountain Pens and Ink
A few weeks ago I moved from San Francisco to Denver. While this can explain my lack of recent posts, it also gave me a good opportunity for a new post! How do you move an entire collection of fountain pens and ink across the country? Having done it a few times, I’ve learned a few things and will share …
Using Nalgene Bottles To Store Fountain Pen Ink
As a fountain pen user, there will be times when you find yourself needing a place to store some ink. I’m not talking about bottles of ink, but liquid ink. Maybe you have a bottle that doesn’t seal any more or maybe a friend wants to give you some ink. Whatever the case, if you need a bottle to keep …
Rickshaw Pen Sleeve Giveaway!
A few days ago I posted a review of the wonderful Rickshaw Bags pen sleeves. Now, I’m giving away some of the products I reviewed! Read on to find out how you can win your very own Rickshaw pen sleeve. What Are The Prizes? Since Mark with Rickshaw Bags was nice enough to load me up with gear, there are …
Rickshaw Pen Sleeve and Roll Review
If you’ve ever wondered how you could protect your fountain pens while you’re out and about, you’re not alone. At home they’re usually not exposed to very much danger when they’re sitting on a table, but once you leave the house they’ll usually end up in a backpack, pocket or purse. One of the easiest and most compact ways you …