If you’re like me, you have a LOT of inks. Like, so many inks that sometimes I think I need to declare a moratorium against acquiring more. So when I was browsing at JetPens several weeks ago and came upon Kakimori Pearlescent Solution ($33.50, 35mL), I couldn’t resist. The pearlescent solution is made to be…
I cannot believe I have waited so long to write a review of the Kakimori Stainless Steel Dip Nib. Some of this may be that the nib was released in the last few years and I have a very established method for doing ink swatching and ink testing. That said, I can no longer ignore…
I had been putting off getting the Dominant Industry Ink Muddler/Glass Dip Pen ($15) because I had heard that glass stir rods for cocktail making could potentially do the same thing. But those are sold in quantities of 10 or 12 and really I just need one. So, I ended up not getting anything that…
I love any new options for ink swatching and ink tasting so when I discovered the Sailor Compass Hocoro dip pens, I leaped at the chance to try them. There are several versions available of the Hocoro dip pens. The pens can be purchased in a set with a bottle of the Sailor Dipton calligraphy…
Rubato Pen Studio is a one-woman pen maker who I have met at both the California and SF Pen Show. I am totally enamored with the designs she creates and the experimentation she is employing in her pen development. She comes from a calligraphy background and is definitely an artist (she drew the adorable cat…
Review by Tina Koyama Anyone who has ever glanced through my personal blog knows that I’m a fude nib fan. Let’s just say I’ve tried “a few.” My very first that got me hooked on exploring others was the entry-level Sailor Compass Fude de Mannen (55-degree angle). After upgrading a few notches, the Compass is…
A few weeks ago while browsing Yoseka Stationery, I noticed they had an MD Dip Pen (from Midori) listed. Curious about it, I added one to my cart to try. When I mentioned it to Ana, she noted she had both a Pilot Iro-Utushi and a Sailor Hocoro she was planning to review. I picked…
