This pen really puts it all together:
Yes, it's another new Chinese fountain pen. If you like the Wing S 698, you'll appreciate the Caliarts Ego. The two pens are virtually the same size a...
Whether they come from yourself or others, expectations can be oppressive. The chance to escape from existing patterns is the perfect way to inject new energy into your writing. That's what pen n...
The first thing you notice is the size of the pen.
It's larger than the current crop of Chinese CC fountain pens such as the Jinhao 992, Jellyfish Series, Lingmo Lorelei or Delike New Moon, all ...
I’ve waited some time before writing this review. This has been my go-to pen for about a month now, making lists, jotting notes and annotating life as it goes by. The regular stuff.
The long a...
If you'd asked me a year or two ago to have a look at a wood-bodied fountain pen, you'd not have gotten much more than polite interest. I mean, where do you find wood in vintage pens or among mo...
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Kaco has been busy. Their new pen is interesting.
Kaco is a Chinese stationery company that put themselves on the fountain pen map with their Sky model.
The Sky set itself apart is a couple o...
Chinese pens continue to impress. It’s clear manufacturers are investing in improving their products to grab market share. The Wing Sung 618 is an excellent case in point. Bottom line: this is a...
It doesn't take too long poking around the pocket knife world to discover great swaths of titanium.
Traditionalists may consider it out of bounds, but titanium is a premium handle material for...
This was a pen I was prepared to like. At $12, it's a bargain. Its small size, however, will keep it from becoming a personal favorite. But for some folks, this new Delike wood fountain pen can be ...
Part of the pleasure of vintage pens is thinking about what it was like to experience the the golden age of fountain pens. The drawback is it’s an impossible task.
NOS (new old stock) and vin...
Start with privacy Pen names open new doors for sharing your thoughts and stories in the way that best suits you. From funny to pointed to carefully unassuming, the options are endless. Scrivin...
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There was a moment there when mechanical pencils took my fancy. My interest was peaked partly because of my son. Deep in the math weeds, pencils were his weapon of choice in his studies. It was ...
This is a fun, diminutive-sized writing instrument, with a twist. The nib retracts! It's proving to be a pleasant alternative to the larger pens I've been enjoying lately. I can see it as a take-...
When you’re comfortable with how others see you, it’s easier to share. Likewise, when you have confidence that the people you interact with you are real, it’s easier to create genuine relationshi...
There's something going on among knife collectors and hobbyists. Folks are looking back to the roots of the art and finding much to like. And I don’t mean antiques. Traditional patterns in fol...
Beyond privacy, Scrivinor offers unique and practical advantages when for sharing messages with the world. In everyday life, we adjust our voice to fit the particular situation we’re in. We spea...
Scrivinor is a writer's platform that lets you share your ideas using pen names. It's also a reader’s destination where you can discover the work of others and engage in authentic conversations. ...
“A pen name is a writer’s best friend.”
“While I was writing I assumed it would be published under a pseudonym, and that liberated me: what I wrote was exactly what I wanted to read.” Nicho...
Scrivinor is a writing platform designed around privacy protection. With Scrivinor, because your privacy is protected, you enjoy greater freedom to present your thoughts, stories and ideas. You...
A vintage Aurora 88 has been on my grail list ever since I first encountered pelahale’s landmark video paean to this pen, HeartBreaking Pens of Staggering Genius. Naturally, I set my sights on an...
For a moment there, orange was my color of choice. I think I was coming off a sepia phase, but don't rightly recall. I got myself some Diamine Autumn Oak and took a flyer on J. Herbin Orange Ind...
“Choose a job you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life.”
Well, maybe just the weekends. That said, we do spend most of our adult waking hours working and many of us contin...
Every year from Dec. 4th (the date of Frank Zappa's death) to Dec. 21st. (the date of his birth), the world celebrates Zappadan. It's a chance to remember Frank Zappa and all he contributed. Fra...
Women around the world are speaking up and revealing the magnitude of the problem of sexual assault and harassment. Men too. Scrivinor is a place where you can share your story, big or small. Th...
First things first. This pen works really well. It's an achievement in terms of design and functionality. The more I use and understand it, the more I appreciate what the Parker 45 accomplished. ...
Think PenBBS, think great pens and quality nibs. Even if the nibs only come in one size. 😄
Think ink too! I just got my hands on a bottle of no. 232, Ugly 丑. What a name! What a color!
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You can’t judge a book by its cover, but a compelling presentation makes for a terrific start to bringing readers into your fold. First Impressions Matter Readers judge how deep they want to di...
Scrivinor is a writer’s platform that lets you publish using pen names. From experimenting with new voices to building your own community, Scrivinor is a place to share and interact safely and wi...
