Pens and Things
Tomoe River Paper
We just got in our shipment of Tomoe River Paper! We've been excited about this, and a little uncertain, as getting it into Canada has not been as easy.
Sailor 1911 Maki-e Fountain Pen
Sailor is a fountain pen and ink company that specialises more in fountain pens than inks.
How to Sharpen a Palomino Blackwing Pencil
The Blackwings have wonderful lead that almost never breaks unless you've dropped the pencil and it's landed on its tip.
Sailor Kiwa-Guro Carbon Nano Black
Kiwa-Guro Black is one of Sailor's "luxury" inks, more costly than their standard Jentle line.
The Kaweco Sport and Al Sport
The Kaweco Classic Sport Fountain Pen is one of the most popular choices for the entry-level fountain pen. It's small and compact, super durable and comes at a good price.
Noodler's X-Feather
Noodler's X-Feather Ink is a black ink with a specialty in not feathering. People generally try to avoid feathering because it just doesn't look very nice.
Noodler's Army Green Ink
It's about to rain where we are here in Toronto - and the dark, gloomy clouds make the trees in our neighbourhood look a little like this green, so it's the perfect time for a review.
Sailor Jentle Black Ink Review
Sailor is one of my favourite ink brands, and while some of their inks are known in particular for beautiful shading and a sheen, the Jentle Black is a great ink for your everyday writing.