Another Pen Show? Yes, Another Pen Show (via UK Fountain Pens). Those readers “across the pond” should be aware that the London Pen Show is happening today (though it may be over by the time you read this post). To those of you going, have fun, as it sounds like quite a show with a long list of attendees.
2021 Chicago Pen Show Recap (via Pen Addict). Kimberly has a great recap of the Chicago Pen Show, including lots of vendor photos.
A Well-Appointed Celebration (via Well-Appointed Desk). Congratulations to Jaclyn!
Drillog Dip Nib Pens Review (via SBRE Brown). I did back the Drillog on Kickstarter, and it’s definitely a “for science” purchase. I’ll have my own thoughts on Drillog once I get my rewards in hand. Let’s just say that the reviews have been quite mixed, with some having an exceptional experience, and others having difficulty getting their very expensive steel nib pen to work properly.
Forget the “Grail” Pen… What’s Your “Exit” Pen? (via UK Fountain Pens). Is there one pen that you could obtain, then walk away from further acquisitions/collecting entirely?
Ink Review: La Couronne du Compte (Diamine) Pain d’Epices (via Macchiato Man). An interesting red ink that sheens green/gold. I wasn’t aware of the “Les Couleurs du Compte” ink series.
How I Use My Notebooks: Daily Planner Update (via Writing at Large). Again, I always love reading about how people use their notebooks, especially in different life circumstances.
Venvstas Magna C/C Filler (via Pencilcase Blog). Dries posts a follow-up review of the Venvstas Magna, which has continued to evolve (and apparently improve) since its initial iterations.
Yoseka x Ink Institute No. 1 Origin Ink (via Well-Appointed Desk). I’m working on some reviews of Ink Institute inks, and I have not yet gotten my hands on this gorgeous green developed with Yoseka Stationery.
In Case You Missed It….
This week on the blog I posted my recap of the 2021 Chicago Pen Show, as well as a brief look at some super/double shading inks from Pennonia, courtesy of Vanness Pens. I thought I was going on vacation, so there wasn’t a whole lot of in-depth content, but I’m back at it this week!
This Week in the T.G.S. Curated Shop
We restocked the shop on a ton of stuff this past week, described in detail I this week’s Deals & Drops post. The big news was the arrival of a huge shipment of M+R brass pencil sharpeners, which had been out of stock for a while.
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