Throwback Thursday: Lamy 2000 Review
A throwback to a post from last May reviewing the Lamy 2000.
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Honestly, I have no idea how the time has gone so fast. I’ve been completely swamped with work projects, business trips and family stuff. But still, I’m enjoying my fountain pens and, in particular, looking back at pen + ink combinations from my sultry August line-up.
Read MoreCurrently Inked: November 2016
October came and went in a flash! With the Scriptus pen showthis past Sunday and yesterday being Halloween, I didn't have much time to prepare my pen + ink combos for November. Without further ado, here they are...
Read MoreCurrently Inked: Loadout for Ottawa Conference
One week after returning from my trip to Philly, I was off to Canada’s capital, Ottawa, for a conference. I barely unpacked but gave some thought to my pen and stationery carry for this 2 day trip. Once again, I dipped into my September pen & ink line-up for this outing. This is what I brought.
Read MoreCurrently Inked: Loadout for Weekend in Philly
Some family matters took me to Philly again last weekend.I expected to be busy and not have a lot of down time for playing with pens.Still, I brought along some essentials.This is what I brought.Read More
Wordless Wednesday: Fountain Pens + Blazing Sunset
This is what happens when I take pens along for a walk while waiting for the sunset.
Read MoreWordless Wednesday: Nibby Bunch
Just a bunch of nibs.
Read MoreCurrently Inked: September 2016
It’s the unofficial end of summer. The weather is cooler and days are shorter. My little guy is ready for a new school year. It’ll be back to normal routines both at home and work. I echo this sentiment with this a new pen and ink line-up.
Read MoreThrowback Thursday: Quick Look at Lamy 2000 + Diamine Onyx Black
This summer is going by fast and September is just around the bend. With this in mind, I thought I would ease into the season of restraint and routines with a look back at this Lamy 2000 and Diamine Onyx Black combination.
Read MoreWordless Wednesday: Parade of Fountain Pens in the Early Morn
One quiet morning at the cottage, the fountain pens came out to play...
Read MoreCurrently Inked: Loadout for Trip to Philadelphia
After coming home from my annual family cottage vacation, I barely got my luggage unpacked before repacking for a short trip to Philadelphia. A few days was for working but there was a little time for sightseeing too.
Since this would be shorter trip I decided to pack lightly in terms of writing instruments and stationery especially since I was intending NOT to check any baggage.
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Currently Inked: August 2016
I headed off for my annual family cottage vacation a few days before the end of July. It was a hectic last week before I left so there wasn't time for me to switch to August ink fillings, plus, many of the pens inked up in July were 'not quite' used up. So, I did what any reasonable pen and ink addict with do in this circumstance...I packed up all my July pens, my planned August pens and all the ink I could find that was in plastic bottles or vials. These are think pairings I ended up with.
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Throwback Thursday: Quick Look at Lamy 2000 + Private Reserve Ebony Purple
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
Lamy 2000 M Black Amber 50th Anniversary Limited Edition - YouTube →
(Image credit to: http://www.bbblogr.com/lamy-2000-black-amber-news/)
Okay, so I don't usually write about upcoming releases, except in passing, but the 50th anniversary edition of the Lamy 2000 has finally been revealed!
Appelboom, a luxury pen retailer based in the Netherlands, posted a video on it's YouTube channel which highlights the history of this storied pen before revealing the 50th anniversary edition.
Read MoreThrowback Thursday: Lamy 2000 + Private Reserve Avocado
Here'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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Wordless Wednesday: My Fountain Pen Families
Edison Pens
Pilot/Namiki
Platinum
Lamy
Franklin-Christoph
Currently Inked: June 2016
For June, I get to work in a couple new pens and inks into the line-up.
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Pen Review: Lamy 2000
While listening to the back catalog of Pen Addict podcasts, I found one of the recurring themes was the Lamy 2000. After listening umpteen times of Brad and Myke discussing the Lamy 2000, I knew it was inevitable that I would get one. Of course they were not the only ones to discuss this iconic pen. Many YouTubers and bloggers have done so too.
This year is the 50th anniversary of the Lamy 2000. The pen community is abuzz with talk of a commemorative anniversary pen. I'm eager to see what Lamy has in store for us, but there's a good chance I'll put whatever Lamy offers into my shopping cart.
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My Galen Leather zippered pen case came along while I relaxed on the docks at the lake. Fountain pens living dangerously on the edge...