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pelikan m205 duo – a sweet citrus candy
I didn’t buy the brand new Pelikan M205 DUO out of any other “real” reason than that I thought it looked real cool. The curiosity of the BB nib contributed to the impulsive decision to buy it. And when...
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jottrr – a new budget competitor to moleskine
I was delighted when Angela at The Paperie asked if I could review a new notebook – the JOTTRR - a new notebook on the block that can be had for a decent price, and which is made with fountain pen...
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muji spiral bound note pad – great paper for a good price
Click on pics to view them in bigger size. Muji is somewhat similar to Pilot in its focus on functional quality without unnecessary bling. Their gel pens belongs to my favourites – cheap, reliable and...
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pelikan 100 N – a new friend
The Pelikan 100 N is a pen I’ve wanted for quite some time. I’ve spent a lot of time drooling over the PENguins gallery with vintage Pelikans, but haven’t considered myself wealthy enough to pull the...
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width matters – efficiency vs pleasure
Click on the photos to view them in full size. My friend and blog colleague Julie at Peacable Writer asked me about the writing properties of the Pelikan M205 Duo with a BB nib; how wide this BB was....
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per request: edison pearlette size comparison with parker, pelikan,...
Left to right: Pelikan 100 N, Pelikan M200, Montblanc 342, Edison Pearlette, Esterbrook J, Parker Sonnet, Parker 51, Sheaffer Snorkel, Lamy 27, Aurora Talentum, Parker Duofold, TWSBI, Yard-O-Led...
View Articlequo vadis habana – the new vs the old
I’ve been an enthusiastic user of the QV Habana ever since a kind friend in the US gifted me one. I’ve particularly fancied the smooth, white, paper and its fountain pen friendly properties. I usually...
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