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Finding Stickers That Work With Fountain Pens

From a search for new ways to decorate journal pages, paper washi stickers are proving to be a very good option. Mine work with fountain pen ink although they can take a minute or two to dry. PVC stickers are plastic and repel ink so read listings to be sure you are buying the paper kind. The package I purchased contains paper as well as plastic stickers, the latter of which are waterproof and attractive for decorating journal covers amongst other uses.

The Traveler’s Journal in the photo has a 4mm grid for size reference. I have two additional packages on order, eucalyptus leaves and vintage flowers, for their small dimensions and subject matters. Combining them with my new rubber stamps ought to make my journals and notebooks colorful and lively, just the thing for summer.

Something New In My Arsenal

Sometimes my journal pages need a little flair, but not a time consuming one. So I purchased a few stamps to embellish my writings. Nothing fancy but they certainly are quick to use. With the aid of a blotter, I can close my journal immediately which is handy when I want to keep things private. Colored ink will make them lively and eye-catching not that any eyes ought to be perusing my journal. However, the planner on my desk is an open book, just ripe for some additional adornments and admiration. Dang, this could get addictive!

 

Transparent Sticky Notes

Writing samples on a transparent sticky note. It really is just plastic in the form of a post-it and not suitable for most pens. Disappointed in the performance as it would have been perfect for my latest project, that is if I could write better on it. There will be uses for them so they won’t go to waste. The Pilot Twin Marker works very well on the paper allowing me to mark up a page without leaving a mark. Hmmm. Lots of possibilities there.

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.

 

Sunday Reads: Pen Stuff And Cat/Dog Siblings

The pen stuff is good but the video will be good for a laugh.

• Jet Pens: Concise Bellows Pen Case (I like the khaki.)
• Fountain Pen Love: Using A Notebook For Fountain Pen Fun and Play
• Ed Jelley: Ensso Piuma Fountain Pen Review by Tim Pockett
• The Well-Appointed Desk: Notebook Review – JetPen’s Kanso Sasshi Booklets by Laura Cameron
• Clairefontaine: GraF’Book 360° Notebook
• Fountain Pen Blog: Bath Time

The struggles of having a little sister! 💛💛💛 pic.twitter.com/r6gN8v20NA

— The Dodo (@dodo) August 6, 2019

Sunday Reads: Zombies, Sketchbook Ideas, And A Ghost

Halloween is upon us so zombies and a haunted store seemed appropriate. Now back work on an ink and pen post for tomorrow.

• Sketchbook Ideas
• NatGeo: Use these adventure skills to survive the zombie apocalypse (Really!)
• The Oldest Book Store in America (and Possibly the World) Is Also Haunted