Links And A Bit Of Green

This photo turned up unexpectedly and reminded me how much I like green ink. Perhaps you enjoy it, too.

• Crónicas Estilográficas: The Father, the Son, and the Anonymous Ghost
• Fountain Pen Pharmacist: Ink Review #287: Diamine Shimmertastic Caramel Sparkle
• Wonder Pens: An Overview of Hobonichi Planners
• The Pelikan’s Perch: Before It Was Cool To Be Clear: The Origin Of Pelikan’s Demonstrators (It took me years to grow fond of demonstrators but now they fascinate me.)
• Pen and Paper Geek: TWSBI Reviews – 580 Diamond and ECO (I prefer the 580 to the ECO due to its solid build and smooth nib.)

Why green? No idea really, but it is a cheerful photo from the archives.

When Just A Few Pens Will Do

Recently, I cleaned all of my inked fountain pens. Yep, not a single filled pen on my desk. Can you imagine that? A Platinum #3776 Century Nice from Luxury Brands is patiently waiting for a fill but which color? It will be the only pen on my desk for the next few weeks so it wouldn’t seem right to call it a rotation unless a mechanical pencil and a uni-ball Signo 307 count.

Well, that didn’t last. I ran across some swatches and resistance was futile.

Two pens qualify as a rotation, right? So it will be the Platinum with Kyo No Oto Kokeiro and a stainless Lamy Studio with Diamine Eau De Nil.

As for the inks, Eau de Nil has average flow from the Lamy and dries fairly fast. Kokeiro flows a bit too freely from the Platinum pooling enough to dry slowly depending on the paper. No feathering with either one. All fine but the colors are why I selected them. In this case, the blue plays well against the yellow green creating a nice pair for a minimal rotation.

That will do for now. I’m already considering inks for an autumn rotation despite the current heat wave. Stipula Calamo Verde Muschiato and Iroshizuku Yu Yake look promising. They could even be added to my summer inks for a four pen rotation. Wouldn’t that be neat and simple.

Shopping List:

• Kyo No Oto Kokeiro No. 03
• Diamine Eau De Nil
• Platinum #3776 Century Nice
• Lamy Studio

Pen Links For A Hot Weekend

Temps are expected to hit 100℉ this weekend with rolling blackouts likely, perfect for some hot links to suit the weather.

• The Well-Appointed Desk: Holiday In July: Diamine Inkvent Calendar 2019 (Is this not the perfect time for holiday cheer?)
• Bruno Taut: Platinum Music Nibs
• The Well-Appointed Desk: Ink Review: Vinta Inks Makopa
• Crónicas Estilográficas: Safari in Japan
• Gourmet Pens: Modern Flex Fountain Pen Comparison
• Fountain Pen Love: A Visual Glossary for Fountain Pens
• Top Paint Color Trends of 2021

 

Platinum #3776 Century Nice rose gold nib

Friday Links And Clever Spy Pens

Despite the temptation to think that lockdown days are all alike, retaining optimism for the coming weekend adds a little spiciness to Saturday and Sunday. A few pen links should start things off right.

• Channel Your Inner Spy With These Sleek and Discreet Spy Pens
• Anderson Pens: Montblanc Petrol Blue Ink (Absolutely love this color.)
• Doodlewash: REVIEW: Hahnemühle The Collection Watercolour Blocks and Sketch Pads
• Fountain pen blog: My new approach to notebooks
• Aliette de Bodard Talks Endings, Mythology, and Fountain Pens
• The Well-Appointed Desk: DIY: Make Your Own Pen Flush
• Anderson Pens: Sailor Manyo Inks arriving in August

From the archives:

Five years on, this passport cover continues to have a place in my life. It is no longer available but there are several at Amazon that might entice me to add a second notebook to my writing routine. The Traveler’s Notebooks tucked inside are good with fountain pen ink, Uniball-Signos, graphite as well as a variety of felt tips and gel pens. The paper is thin but will tolerate a light wash of watercolor. In other words, I can use any tool on my desk. Having no restrictions suits me just fine.

Pen Links And A Little Drama

Current events dominated the news last week but there were a few pen posts and videos worth sharing…

• The Well-Appointed Desk: Recommended Fountain Pens and Top Ten Inks
• Teoh: Scepter VII fountain pen from BENU (review)
• Fountain Pen Blog: And a Safari gets a deep clean
• The Pen Addict: Conklin Duraflex Elements (Water) with Omniflex Nib
• dapprman: Platinum Curidas – a Surprising Cracking Good Pen
• The Gentleman Stationer: How to Choose the Best Pen for You
• The Well-Appointed Desk: Ink Review: Sailor Colorado
• The blackest black and its real life drama

From the archives:

A Dozen Distractions From The Pen World And Beyond

An odd mix of things that provided much-appreciated distraction this past week…

• UK Fountain Pens: 10 pen experiences to try before you die
• LED Project Nexen R&D facility, Seoul, South Korea (mesmerizing)
• Gourmet Pens: Oddly Satisfying Writing
• Anderson Pens: Aurora Ink In Colors (55ml bottles and 3ml samples)
• UK Fountain Pens: Franklin-Christoph Model 20 with Masuyama Needlepoint
• Survey to Help Choose Next House Color
• 67 Beverly Park Court
• Anderson Pens: Endless Works journals are made with Tomoe River Paper
• From The Pen Cup: EDCC: My Everyday Covid-19 Carry
• Paris Breakfasts: Paris Outside
• The Well-Appointed Desk: Top Ten Pens (Non-Fountain Pens)
• Cigar Aficionado: A Fine Line: The Joys of Fountain Pens

Five years on, I still love this duo.

Writing Gear Links

Fountain pens and other good stuff…

• Gourmet Pens: Montblanc Ladies Edition Pearl Pink Marilyn Monroe
• Crónicas Estilográficas: Against Inks
• Crane Stationery Plant In North Adams To Reduce Workforce By 85% In June (Paper worth hording.)
• The Well-Appointed Desk: Notebook Review: Ink + Volt The Founders Notebook
• Fountain pen blog: Early thoughts on the Sheaffer Pop fountain pen.
• SFGate: Our Editor-Tested Guide to the Best Pens for Any Writing Purpose
• The Columbus Dispatch: Antiques and Collecting | Vintage ink bottle a coveted treasure
• Ed Jelley: ystudio Portable Brassing Fountain Pen Review

From the archives.