I haven't posted a blog since 22nd October, 17 days ago. It's been a busy couple of weeks. At the end of October I took a long weekend with the family down to Fowey Hall in Cornwall. It was a chance to get away and unwind from work. I took just four pens with me: … Continue reading Snippets: epic mail call and more travel
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The UKFP holiday gift guide 2018
What do you get for the fountain pen lover who has everything? It can be tricky. Your first thought might be... well, a pen. But if they're a hobbyist, they're probably past the 20-quid Parkers and Lamys from your local Rymans, Smiths or Paperchase. And you probably don't want to spend 500 quid buying them … Continue reading The UKFP holiday gift guide 2018
The UKFP 2017 awards
The end of a year is a great time to reflect. I thought it would be fun to give some playful awards based on my experiences of a LOT of money spent in 2017. The Inky Fingers award for best ink brand goes to... Birmingham I have 10 bottles of Birmingham inks and I turn … Continue reading The UKFP 2017 awards
Link love — September 2017
It's been a while since I've shared some recommended reading. Time to set that straight. Here are six links that are top of mind for me right now. Mountain of Ink How has it taken me until now to discover this wonderful blog? 100, count em, amazing ink reviews with comprehensive comparisons and great photography. … Continue reading Link love — September 2017
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