SCRIBO Piuma Impressione with EEF Nib (via UK Fountain Pens). Anthony reviews the latest from SCRIBO, including their new needlepoint nib. While I do understand that some nibs need time to “break in,” I’m also wondering why nib are going out the door that won’t write at all?
The TWSBI Swipe (via Left Hook Pens). A great review of a great little pen, whether you’re an experienced pen user or just looking to take the fountain pen plunge.
Visconti Homo Sapiens Evolution with the Chromium Nib (via Dapprman). A really interesting and creative design from Visconti, though possibly hampered by production issues and functionality.
Pilot Custom 823 and Custom 845 (Urushi) (via Scrively). This is an excellent video overview of two pens that are “grails” for many.
Getting to Know the Nomi Notebook (via Penquisition). Evan reviews an interesting product that hopes to balance environmental sustainability with quality stationery.
Ferris Wheel Press Brush Fountain Pen (via Macchiato Man). Yagan has a very thorough review of the Brush fountain pen from Canadian company Ferris Wheel Press, which has been cultivating a higher profile in the community over the past several months.
Giants’ Pens Maple and Resin Fountain Pen (via Rants of the Archer). I’m discovering all sorts of pen companies that I never heard of before. This pen from Giants’ Pens in the Netherlands is beautiful.
Ink Overview (Esterbrook Inks, Part I) (via Macchiato Man). Yagan takes a look at some of the new Esterbrook Inks, with multiple writing samples using different pens and papers.
Private Reserve Old vs. New Part 2 (via Well-Appointed Desk). Ana looks at the new Private Reserve inks, since their re-release, and how they compare to older formulations.
Gravitas Skittle Fountain Pen Matte Finish (via Pen Addict). I need to get my hands on a Gravitas Pen soon. That design (and especially the finish) are calling to me.
In Case You Missed It….
This week on the blog, I published my thoughts on Stálogy Paper, after using one of their Half-Year notebooks for two months in my work planner. I also launched the first part of a HUGE project I’ve been working on for several months now: the first installment of an easily navigable content archive, which pulls together most of the fountain pen reviews on T.G.S. from over the past 7 years. Go get lost in the last decade’s worth of pen reviews!
Curated Shop Pen Show Specials
Since I couldn’t attend the Dallas Pen Show, I’m running a tiered gift promotion this week in the shop, with special add-ons for $50 and $100 orders. I’ll extend it through Sunday today. I’ve also had a ton of restocks on various product lines, including Traveler’s Company and Midori, and I’ve added the Maruman Mnemosyne line as a brand. All of these make great workhorse notebooks and paper!
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