If I were a pen manufacturer, I would dread thinking about inks.
After you reach a certain size, it’s kinda expected that you offer a range of branded ink, and you know that there’s potential for revenue there. But ink has the potential to be a huge ball-ache.
Do you try to compete with Diamine… Continue reading
Tag: blue
I’ve reviewed the Otto Hutt design04. I’ve reviewed the exclusive designC. Now here is the design06. Kindly provided by Otto Hutt for review.
Okay, I made a mistake with the choice of colour for this pen. I thought I had been smart and edgy when I picked the matte ‘arctic blue’ finish, but actually I… Continue reading
The Platinum President (PTB-20000P) is one of those pens that nobody knows about. Its value proposition is simple: it’s a slightly fancier, larger version of the 3776, with a more western-tuned nib, now in 18k gold. The only downside, on paper, is that it lacks the 3776’s wonderful sealing cap, but in all other respects… Continue reading
Mabie Todd is one of those vintage pen manufacturers that everyone’s heard of, but I confess I’ve never used one, or even held one. A Google suggests that it started as an American company in NYC pre-1900, but became established as a quintessentially British brand that persisted until the 1950s, long after the American operations… Continue reading
I’m a terrible ink reviewer. There, I’ve said it. Because ink reviewing is all about two things: consistent methodology and fabulous photography. I can’t be bothered with the first, and I lack the skill for the second.
What I have plenty of is opinions (not so good) and experience (more useful). I’ve used about 100… Continue reading
I’ve bought a fair few pens and inks recently. My Pelikan M805. Monteverde Fireopal. Pilot 92. Birmingham inks (two batches). Jinhaos. Titanium nib. And I’ve backed the new Namisu on Kickstarter.
Nonetheless, I recently found myself getting itchy for a new pen. And I’d just reclaimed from my partner her Kaweco Al Sport, fitted with… Continue reading