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J Herbin 1670 Shimmering Bleu Ocean - New Formula
  • Apr 20, 2015

J Herbin 1670 Shimmering Bleu Ocean - New Formula

The boat has finally arrived and the long-awaited J Herbin 1670 Anniversary Bleu Ocean has come ashore to the United States. If you haven't heard already, the new formulation of Bleu Ocean is now packed with the same gold dust that made Stormy Grey a fanatically popular ink that continues to fly off the shelves. Introducing the New Formulation We're so smitten by this ink and the 1670 Collection in...

How to Spot a Knock-Off Lamy Safari
  • Apr 15, 2015

How to Spot a Knock-Off Lamy Safari

Waterman Ombres et Lumieres Review - Special Edition Pen
  • Mar 25, 2015

Waterman Ombres et Lumieres Review - Special Edition Pen

Waterman, Paris introduces the 2015 special edition Ombres et Lumieres to follow up their 2014 Blue Obsession line extensions of their most popular pen models. This time around, the Carene, Perspective, Expert III and Hemisphere get a noir makeover inspired by the chic Parisian fashion trends that focus on the interaction of light and shadow. The glossy black lacquer seems to dissolve into the...

Bexley Phoenix Fountain Pen Review
  • Mar 11, 2015

Bexley Phoenix Fountain Pen Review

Pelikan Souverän 805 Stresemann Fountain Pen Review
  • Feb 23, 2015

Pelikan Souverän 805 Stresemann Fountain Pen Review

First Look : Pilot Fixion LX Gel Ballpoint Pen
  • Oct 27, 2014

First Look : Pilot Fixion LX Gel Ballpoint Pen

Ok Guys, so I've always taken a fancy to the Pilot Frixion Pen.  You can make a mistake and, just like a pencil, erase and rewrite like you never made it.  But unlike the pencil, the Frixion ink never smudges and you always get a fine point without ever having to run to a sharpener. Best part is, no pencil shavings. Yesterday, I received the best early Christmas present ever.  The New Pilot Frixon...

What's the Difference Between a Waterman Expert II and Expert III?
  • Oct 23, 2014

What's the Difference Between a Waterman Expert II and Expert III?

In the pen world, sometimes manufacturers can take the same model and update it to improve upon the design, tweaking the size, trims, nib or body shape enough that they need to release it as a "sequel" to the original. Such is the case for Waterman with their Expert II & Expert III New Generation.The Expert II had long been one of the most popular modern Waterman pens. Their business-minded...

Waterman Serenity Blue Review - Keep Calm and Write On
  • Aug 29, 2014

Waterman Serenity Blue Review - Keep Calm and Write On

Waterman threw the fountain pen world in a confused frenzy a while ago when they had renamed their entire line of fountain pen inks. While the ink formulas have stayed the same, the names have taken on a vague complexion that requires us to relearn the colors over again. Let's get reacquainted with one of Waterman's best-selling colors, Serenity Blue (formerly known as Florida Blue). Deep with...

New Nemosine Singularity Fountain Pen Colors
  • Aug 8, 2014

New Nemosine Singularity Fountain Pen Colors

Following the addition of the Neutrino line, which we talked about last month, Nemosine has added 6 new color finishes to their best-selling Singularity line of fountain pens.Meet the Nemosine Singularityin (from left to right) green, aqua blue, pink, white (not to be confused with ivory), magenta and blue marble. All pens are appointed with chrome trim, clip and cap band. The front section is...