Author Archives: Joshua Williams

Ready for Paper!

I got my testing pens in now, so I can put some paper through it’s paces! My standard for testing paper is going to be with three inks: The waterproof, pigmented, Kala Dude, The waterproof, lubricated, Noodlers Blue Eel, and The more standard Diamine Majestic Blue. All three are in a separate pen with aContinue reading “Ready for Paper!”

A lot of Sheaffer ink!

Here you see 11 large bottles (2oz/60ml) of Sheaffer ink, I also received 26 small bottles (12ml), all saved from the trash by my cousin who was helping a friend clean out some stuff at their parents house. My cousin held on to them for a little while and then gave them to me. IContinue reading “A lot of Sheaffer ink!”

The Pens of October 31st, 2020

Going to be out and about a lot today, so I went for my brass Delike pocket pen, it has a mini fude (I believe it is also called a waverly nib?) and is super smooth, inked with Sheaffer Gold. This gold ink is from a old bottle that was given to me along withContinue reading “The Pens of October 31st, 2020”

The Pens of October 30th, 2020

Today’s pick: Opus 88 Koloro with Diamine Sherwood Green, PenBBS 456 in the Sherry resin with Monteverde Fire Opal, and Sakura Pigma Micron 01. I think I am going to stick with the Micron 01 for the rest of the week, it is a solid writer, and can handle the rain we have been havingContinue reading “The Pens of October 30th, 2020”

The pens of October 29th, 2020

Something I want to try, I carry three pens on me daily, picking two out of my dozen or so inked fountain pens, and one non-fountain pen, just in case I need it for something. So I thought I would try doing a brief post showing what I decided on for the day. It alsoContinue reading “The pens of October 29th, 2020”

And now, for something completely different

Ink! I got in what I wanted to use for reviewing inks and have just finished my first one! What Ink? I wanted to go for something fun, so I pulled out my bottle of Kala Foxy. This ink makes a statement just seeing it in the bottle. As part of Kala’s tribute to neonContinue reading “And now, for something completely different”

Moonman C1, Conversation Starter

Do you like to see ink sloshing around in your pen? Do you want your pen to catch the eye of people near you? This pen might be for you! Is that all it is good for though? How about we take a look at it, and see! With its clear body, and smooth polishingContinue reading “Moonman C1, Conversation Starter”