The Pelikan M120 is an interesting little pen, for lots of reasons, it's also a pen I'm rather fond of and both of those reasons seem like as good a reason as any to review it. As is the case with a lot of my pens, I bought this one second hand, although it had … Continue reading Review: The Pelikan M120 Iconic Blue
Review: Waterman Carene
So as mentioned in a previous post the Waterman Carene is a pen I've been wanting to sell, but for some reason can't quite bring myself to. As such I've decided to review it, either in the hope that I suddenly realise I have a valid reason for keeping it, or to push me over … Continue reading Review: Waterman Carene
Selling Pens: The Wrench of Separation
So it might be a little surprise to some that last year in my final year of university I would occasionally buy vintage pens with the intention of restoring them and selling them on, just to make a little bit of money for odd bits and pieces. What is considerably more surprising is that I … Continue reading Selling Pens: The Wrench of Separation
Review: The Lamy Studio
So the Lamy Studio seems to be a pen that doesn't seem to get a great deal of attention and I'm not really sure why, personally I'm rather a fan, and in a statement that I might be a little bit bold I think more other people should be too. My Lamy Studio is one … Continue reading Review: The Lamy Studio
The Montblanc 146, a Ralph Lauren Jumper and an identity crisis
Disclaimer: This post is not intended to offend either the users of Montblancs, nor the wearers of Ralph Lauren clothing, it's merely my personal musings. Don't fret dear reader, despite the title this blog is not about to turn into some peculiar pen-fashion blog. Anyone who knows my fashion sense can tell you just … Continue reading The Montblanc 146, a Ralph Lauren Jumper and an identity crisis
And so it begins
So the first post of a blog is always a bit daunting, but as the saying goes you have to start somewhere, hopefully subsequent posts will be less ramble-y and more informative. So why another pen blog? When there are people who are considerably better at both writing and taking pretty photos? Well even I … Continue reading And so it begins




