Wander through the pendemonium of pens, papers, and inks unleashed by the opening of the Pendora's Box.
Handwritten Review
Here's another one that came from the Goulet Ink Drop days. I almost passed on it since the handwritten review was very short. But, the review was so positive that I decided to go with it.
Pen: Lamy 2000 EF
Ink: De Atramentis Ebony Purple
Paper: Rhodia No. 16 Grid
Yes, I realize that this post is going up on Saturday afternoon in my place of the world. In other places, it's already Sunday. I had the post written up Wednesday night but didn't manage to post it before I headed to a full day meeting on Thursday, followed by a flight. Friday was a recovery day.
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Since I have TWSBI 580 in my line up this month, I thought it would be fun to look at the first time I inked it up.
Pen: TWSBI Diamond 580 - Orange EF
Ink: Sailor Oku Yama
Paper: Rhodia No. 16 Grid
In honour of Canada Day tomorrow I thought it would be fitting to pick a red ink for Throwback Thursday.
Handwritten Review
Pen: OMAS Ogiva Alba EF Extra Flessibile
Ink: Cara D'Ache Infra Red
Paper: Rhodia No. 16 Grid
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We had some wicked hot and sunny weather over the weekend. That inspired my choice for this week's Throwback Thursday.
Warning: Protective eyewear with UV factor of 1000 is highly recommended.
Read MoreHere's my first impression of Private Reserve Avocado. It was another ink where I only had one ink sample.
Handwritten Review
Pen:Lamy 2000 EF
Ink: Private Reserve Avocado
Paper: Rhodia No. 16 Grid
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Here's another one that I had tried long ago. I only ever got the one vial to try.
Handwritten Review
Pen: Platinum Cool Crystal Rose F
Ink:J. Herbin Bouquet D'Antan
Paper: Rhodia No. 16 Grid
I'm done with the Stormy Grey arc for now so looking back at something more spring-like.
Pen: Edison Nouveau Premiere - Lilac 1.1
Ink: Waterman Tender Purple
Paper: Rhodia No. 16 Grid
Read MoreWhile flipping through my old ink testing notes for potential Throwback Day features, I came across another one involving Noodler's Flex pens and Stormy Grey.In my previous two TBT's, I had also wrote about brief impressions if this combo.So, I thought it would be good to close the loop on this theme.Read More
Last week's Throwback was my first impressions of Noodlers Neponset with Stormy Grey. This week's Throwback is a continuation of the journey using the Goulet stub nib.
Handwritten Review
Pen: Noodlers Ahab Goulet 1.5
Ink: J. Herbin Stormy Grey
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Last week I did a first impressions of using the Goulet 1.1 stub nib on the Noodlers Ahab. This week, it's using the same ink with the Lamy 1.1.
Read MoreI had got a Noodlers Ahab fairly early on for flex writing. At the same time, I added a set of Goulet nibs so that I could try different size nibs. The Goulet nibs also now come in stealthy black. Here I swapped out the Ahab flex nib for the Goulet 1.1 stub.
Pen: Noodlers Ahab Goulet 1.1 Stub
Ink: Noodlers Bad Blue Heron
Paper: Rhodia No. 16 Grid
Read MoreI really enjoyed the movement and rhythm of writing with a flex pen after getting the Noodler's Ahab. Soon after, I was looking for more flexible fun so I decided to get the Pilot Falcon. I know both these aren't true flex pens but I think they are good instroductions without getting into vintage.
Pen: Pilot Falcon SF
Ink: Pilot Iroshizuku Yama-Budo
Paper: Rhodia No. 16 Grid
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Read MoreThere's lots of Internet chatter these days about the demise of Omas. I, for one, am sad to see this venerable pen maker go under. I was introduced to Omas thanks to Brian Goulet's wonderfully in-depth videos when the Goulet Pen Company started carrying Omas. I was also extremely curious about the 'Extra Flessibile' nib so that's what I got...
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In last week's Throwback Thursday I posted a first impressions look at Noodler's Ahab with the stock flex nib with Kon-Peki. So, it seems a bit redundant to do this one just swapping the nib for the Goulet 1.1 italic. Then, again, maybe not.
Read MoreThis is another early pen and ink review I did. The Ahab came about after I fell into the rabbit hole of flexible nibs. I had purchased the Platinum Cool first, enjoyed it, then decided to throw in an Ahab along with a set of Goulet nibs with an order of the Goulet Pen Cleaning and Tuning Package.
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