Jul 30, 2015

Written by Felix Jen

Delta Orange Skeleton Ballpoint Review

I normally do not do reviews on ballpoint pens, as I tend to use fountain pens but I felt like this amazing pen deserved a review. Delta is an Italian luxury pen manufacturer that has been making pens since 1982. They constantly come out with lovely limited edition pens, such as their Indigenous People collection, as well as their production, Dolcevita line. Their signature orange color is quite unmistakable and very popular.

Jul 29, 2015

Written by Felix Jen

Montblanc Meisterstück Blue Hour Twilight Blue Review

Montblanc special edition inks are always a lovely thing to have! Occasionally, Montblanc comes out with a time-limited ink to commemorate “something,” whether it is a person, event, or thing. Their Twilight Blue ink was released in tandem with their Meisterstück Blue Hour pens. This ink comes in the regular Montblanc special edition 30mL bottle with a metal cap. The lip is quite wide and can accommodate even my thickest pen with ease.

Jul 26, 2015

Written by Felix Jen

Noodler's Baystate Cape Cod Cranberry Review

(Sample provided to me free of charge from a very generous FPN member.) Noodler’s is quite famous among fountain pen enthusiasts for their huge line of ink colors and amazing ink properties. Some inks are completely water resistant and others glow under U.V. light just to name a few cool ones. One of the lines that Noodler’s has released is the Baystate line. An ink that gets a really popular rap in the Baystate line is Noodler’s Baystate Blue.

Jul 25, 2015

Written by Felix Jen

Montblanc Pink Ink Review

Every so often, Montblanc releases a new special edition ink, such as the JFK Navy Blue, or the Corn Poppy Red. Those inks are limited by time and will no longer be made after a certain date. In February 2015, Montblanc publicly released their special edition Pink ink. This ink comes in a lovely 30mL cubic bottle with a hefty metal lid. The bottle is quite easy to fill from, with an extra wide lip and good depth.

Jul 22, 2015

Written by Felix Jen

Sailor Souten Review

(Thank you Steve for a generous sample of this lovely ink!) Sailor, the Japanese manufacturer of pens and inks, recently discontinued their previous line of Jentle ink and replaced them with some new Jentle colors. Sailor Souten, or Azure Sky, is very similar to the discontinued Sky High ink in terms of color and red sheen. Souten is actually also quite close to Pilot Iroshizuku Kon-Peki although it is a tad bit darker.

Jul 21, 2015

Written by Felix Jen

Best Papers for Fountain Pens

There are a huge number of factors to consider when picking a great paper for use with fountain pens. It is very much like picking a fine wine with many subtleties and nuances. However, any great paper will bring out a whole new life to your pens and ink, letting you see things you would have missed before like sheen. Let’s start with an overview of the things to consider when picking a paper.

Jul 19, 2015

Written by Felix Jen

First Impressions - Hero 767

Hero is a very well-established Chinese brand of fountain pens. They have been making pens for since 1931 and are based out of Shanghai, China. They also are the manufacture for a bunch of other brands, such as Doctor, Wing Sung, Lucky, Huafu, Xinming, Guanleming, Xinhua, and Gentleman. 1 The Hero Pen Company has maintained an outstanding reputation in China and is often regarded as the “best” pen company in China.

Jul 17, 2015

Written by Felix Jen

Caran d'Ache Vibrant Green Review

Caran d’Ache released their new line of inks, known as Chromatics Inkredible, replacing their once loved Colors of the Earth series. The new line features a unique slanted bottle and retails for a whopping $35 a 50mL bottle. This ink has caused a bit of discussion online over the dichotomy between the price and performance. This ink is one of the most expensive inks available, second to only Louis Vuitton inks.