[Pen/Pencil Review] Light Up Shamrock Ballpoint Pen
Happy St. Patrick’s Day… and now for a day-late novelty pen review, the light up shamrock blue ballpoint pen. So I like the fact that this pen is also a “fine†point ball point – not more than 1.0mm. It’s about 7.5†long, which makes it long enough to be comfortable, and almost too long. […]
[Pen/Pencil Review] Pilot Birdy Switch Pen/Pencil Combo
Today’s blog is a new thing for me. The phrase, “Good things come in small packages” definitely applies to this mini pen and pencil combo from Pilot. This is the Pilot Birdy Switch Pen and Pencil combo. This is a super thin, mini that you almost need to see to believe. This combo pen is […]
[Pen/Pencil Review] The Platinum OLEeNU Mechanical Pencil – 0.5mm
Today’s blog is a mechanical pencil from Platinum. The last thing I reviewed from Platinum was the Preppy Fountain Pen, so I thought it was time to try something else. This is the Platinum OLEeNU Mechanical Pencil. At first blush, this is a typical mechanical pencil. It has a clear barrel with a frosted rubber […]
[Pen/Pencil Review] Zebra Surari Emulsion Ink Retractable Pen
So I have several brands of pens that I like – it’s no secret. I tend toward the “Two Ps” from Japan, Pentel and Pilot. But lately, Zebra has been rising on my list. They used to be a lower end pen (like Huyndai and Kai to Honda and Toyota) but have been getting better […]
[Pen/Pencil Review] Pilot BeGreen Precise V5 – Blue Ink
Apparently I’ve picked up a lot of Pilot Pens lately – that’s not a bad thing. I do like Pilot. The G2s are undeniably a benchmark pen. But I’ve also come to appreciate others in the family. Jimmy’s always liked the Precise V family. I’m coming around. This is the BeGreen Precise V5 in blue. […]
[Pen/Pencil Review] Pentel Vicuna Retractable 0.5mm Pen – Red Ink
I’ve been doing a lot of editing lately – so I’ve pulled out all my red pens and have bought a few new ones. Today’s pen is one of them. It’s also, apparently, one of the few things I’ve picked up on JetPens lately that’s NOT from Pilot. This is the Vicuna retractable ball point […]
[Pen/Pencil Review] The Lamy Tip Rollerball Medium Point
This week’s pen review is a “nicer” rollerball (but fun) pen from Lamy. I picked up the Lamy Tipo Rollerball from JetPens in December. It’s referred to as a “medium” point, which I think is a 0.7mm. Part of what makes it “fun” is, in fact, the box the pen comes in. The Lamy Tipo […]
[Pen/Pencil Review Post] Zebra Sarasa Study Retractable Pen
This week’s pen review is a basic, workhorse type pen with some fun little details. It’s the Zebra Sarasa Study – in a 0.5mm point and black gel ink – because they’re good like that. I picked this one up on a JetPens after Christmas shopping order. The Sarasa Study has a nice, dark black […]
[Writing Post] Hitting the Ground Running
Oh, hi….I’ve been distracted today and still have stuff to do. It’s shaping up to be an interesting month… if it’s going to be the Chinese version remains to be seen. The big writing news this week – at least in my world – is Gordon van Gelder stepping down from F & SF and […]
[Pen/Pencil Review] The E+M Germany Shaper Ashwood Ballpoint Pen
This is a new pen for me. Picked it up on JetPens because it was cool looking. I give you the E+M Germany Shaper ballpoint pen with blue ink. This is a unique capless stick pen that’s utilitarian while being unique and sustainable – and responsible. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) sets standards for harvesting […]