Moving Excitement: Rohrer & Klingner Giveaway
It's been a quiet few days here on the blog, mostly due to a series of unfortunate events, culminating in a horrific accident with a stroller and the camera. I would post a photo, but (aside from having no camera but my phone...) the pictures would make you gasp and cringe. The good news is that we have a giveaway here for you! We're trying to get the word out that we are moving, so please share with any pen friends you have! Stay tuned; we've got a few more fun surprises ahead. One of the first line of inks I ever used, and also one of the first lines we brought into the shop when we first started this business is Rohrer & Klingner. It's a rainbow of easy to clean, easy to write with inks (although pay a little extra mind for Salix + Scabiosa, iron galls!), and to this day, has some of my favourite inks. If I had to choose my favourite, which is a bit like asking a mother to choose her favourite child (for me, a tie between the baby and Super), I would have to say I am partial to Salix, Konigsblau, Leipziger Schwarz, Blu Mare, Scabiosa, and, of course, Alt-Gold grun. Interestingly, I have never tried Sepia, but it's on my list.
If you've had a hard time deciding which Rohrer & Klingner ink to try next, you're in luck! We're giving away a complete set - 18 inks - to add to your collection. You can tell me how you like the Sepia. To enter, leave a comment below! It'll be hard to resist, but please only enter once :) Canadian friends only. Contest closes 11:59 PM EST on March 24th, 2015. Winner announced March 25th, 2015. For an extra chance to win, consider visiting us on Instagram! We're giving away a complete set of inks here on the blog, and another set on Instagram.
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Comments
Glenn said:
So far I have only tried one of those, a green which I quite like. It may be obsessive, but I usually have several pens with me each day, each inked up with something different, and I flush out and switch to other colours about once a week.
Am thrilled to learn about your store! Will have to come by some time, now that the ice is starting to break up.
Cheers from harbourfront.
G
Shawn Elliott said:
Wow! Looks like a great set! Can’t wait to see you over in the east end … May be able to visit more often :-)
Dan said:
Cant wait to visit the new location!
Jacy said:
Oh ho, I just found out about R&K, they’re fantastic and probably the wettest inks I’ve tried. Using their regular blue lately.
Never got to get over to your old place, but hopefully can get to the new.
wendy said:
So sad to hear about the camera!
Those R&K iron gall inks are fantastic for dip pens.
Annie Lam said:
MORE INK?! I think I am in heaven!
I went to the shop during the weekend and happened to pick up a bottle of ink and your tote but left with the thought that vanishing points are just god-tier; a whole new experience of writing.
But, back to the point here. My first bottle of ink was from Rohrer & Klingner, specifically in Smaragdgrun. The colour is amazing.
I hope to be able to drop by your store before you guys move. If not, I look forward to visiting you guys at your new place.
Kathleen said:
What a lovely giveaway! It’s like a rainbow of goodness! ♡ Perfect to temper my Spring Fever! Good luck everyone!
jasonkbartlett said:
Count me in too. I’ve been and R&K fan for a while. I really enjoy iron-gall formula inks and Scabiosa was my first R&K bottle.
Izzy Martin said:
I have tried both the iron gall inks and loved them. I have always been tempted to try the others but other inks always seem to make the list first.
Sonya said:
Hi Jon and Liz! My husband and I are both into fountain pens and are always on the hunt for a nice pen store. We are moving to Toronto soon and it’s so exciting that we will be able to visit Wonder Pens! Thanks for hosting the giveaway and all the best with the move!
trangntran said:
Exciting, new spaces are always good! Will miss you in the neighbourhood.
Elizabeth Porter (snowbringer) said:
Thank you for the giveaway. I keep meaning to try these – they certainly do look exciting. :)
Andrew said:
Those are some great inks! :D
Brandon said:
good luck with the move! R&K has been on the buy list for some time and havent gotten around to it quite yet so this is perfect!
Grant Zeng said:
This is probably the best thing I’ve ever seen right after waking up. I could always use more ink :D
Kristina said:
I keep meaning to try R&K inks, but just haven’t had the chance to yet! I’m excited to see your new location; if I go to uoft later this year I’ll certainly have to drop by very often. :p
Good luck with the move, and thank you so much for this giveaway ^^
Eric Gauvreau said:
Wow! I love R&K ! I use Verdura in my Conway Stewart daily.
Sandra Dever said:
Just shared this to The Fountain Pen Network and Pen and Ink on facebook. (I’ve already entered the contest above.
Nika said:
What an awesome giveaway! Thank you for doing this! And sorry to hear about your camera :(
J.Chau said:
Thank you for the giveaway and congratz on the growth of your business. :D
Susan White said:
Wow, what a generous giveaway! I love R&K inks. I’ve tried Sepia, Alt Goldgrun and Verdigris and they’re all great. Thanks for the chance to win and good luck with the reno and move to the new location.
Josiane said:
Ooh! A rainbow of ink is exactly what’s needed to get through what’s left of this winter that just doesn’t want to end… everything is so white, here!
Good luck with the renovations and the move. May it all go as smoothly as a great pen on the best paper!
KateP said:
How exciting! I recently bought the Alt-Goldgrun and love it (the shading!), and would enjoy trying the rest. Can’t wait until you’re in the east end…
Kae said:
I’ve had my eye on Scabosia for awhile, even though I got Poussière de Lune for my birthday!
chrissumando said:
Blu Mare came in the mail yesterday! It’s a great colour. It’s been swabbed and waiting for its turn in the rotation!
Cyn said:
I’ve tried Sepia – apparently I’m the only one who comes into the shop asking for a sample! I finally got one, and I like it, and I’m coming in for a bottle sometime soon. :D
Jaye said:
Thanks for this lovely giveaway!
Étienne said:
Woo! I am new to fountain pen, recently got my first one from my dad. Now I wanna try all the ink in the world!
Sujaan said:
Nice giveaway! The move to the east part of town should take me less time to get to the shop. :)
Ishraq Q. said:
All I have is some black ink which I use for school. It would be nice to finally get a collection of my own!
Ryan said:
I can’t resist, I would love those inks!!
Good luck with the move, I’m looking forward to more inventory space!
Bryan Tam said:
I am always thinking that if I can choose, I will buy stuffs from your shop rather than in other fountain pen shops to support your family business. However, it’s so hard to resist this giveaway, especially for a student like me that can’t afford buying the whole set!
Ivan Graham said:
I would love to try this brand (it’s on my list). Thanks for the opportunity to win them.
Good luck on the new store!
Jessica W (@jwrekso) said:
Seriously!?! All 18 bottles of them! How can anyone resist! Sign me up please! Good luck with the move (hopefully all sunshine and warm day)!
Chris said:
Ooh. I’d love to try these inks! I’ve been interested in trying their Salix and Alt-Goldgrün in particular, but I always manage to talk myself out of it – “You don’t really need that, do you? You’ve got enough inks already…”
Christina said:
Lovely giveaway and best of luck with the move.
Lilith said:
PS: I shared your post on reddit. I believe you guys do lurk from time to time but are shy to post, so I posted for you ;)
graceatthesymphony said:
I haven’t tried any of these inks before but I’d love to! I’ve always picked up J. Herbin from your shop which is lovely to write with.
Thanks for doing the giveaway!
Grace
Lilith said:
Excitement! Thank you for this giveaway! I’ve been wanting to try Salix and Scabiosa for some time now, but have been waiting for the winter deep freeze to thaw out. Can’t wait to see the new shop. Technically it will be a shorter drive from Kingston so yippee! Also, RIP to your little camera.
Jay Harlander said:
I love the Koenigsblau and the Alt Gold-Gruen is a favorite also. I am biased – due to my Austrian/German Heritage. Would love a chance to try out the other colors, so please consider me for the giveaway! :)
Ivan M said:
Awesome giveaway! Good luck on the big move! Can’t wait to visit the new store in a couple months!!
Mel said:
Verdigris was my first of their ink!
Nicol said:
Me wants the inks ^^
Happy trails with the move and hopefully less bumps along the way.
Tracey Naylor said:
Ooooooo! An entire set of inks! What fun! I’d love to be the one to tell you about the sepia! ;) ~thanks for the chance!
Koshka said:
LOVE the sepia, but there’s something about the Old Bordeaux that really calls to me! Can’t wait to see the new digs :)
James Kostelnik said:
Hmm, is it a coincident that it’s St Patrick’s day and my favourite green ink is Alt-Gold grun? Who cares! Happy St Pattys day! Best of good fortunes in the new locale.
Bryonna said:
Left most of my art supplies behind on my recent relocation to Toronto, so would be ecstatic to win this collection. Looking forward to visiting your new store!
Sandra Dever said:
Can’t wait until you move closer to my end of town! This is a terrific giveaway.
Mark said:
Wow, this is an awesome giveaway! I’ve yet to try any R & K inks. I have a small sample somewhere, but I’ve yet to give it a shot. Thanks so much for the opportunity!
mrcan01 said:
Being almost completely new to the fountain pen world I’ve never tried Rohrer & Klingner inks. I would like the opportunity! The stroller/camera incident sounds frightening, but cameras are replaceable.