Monteverde Regatta: Harnessing The Power of Magnetism
It was just the other day that I was wondering about using magnets in fountain pens and how well it would work. Then, I received the latest newsletter from HisNibs declaring that Monteverde has...
View ArticleParker Vacumatic OS, 1.2mm Stub with Monster Flex
You think this monster of a OS Parker Vacumatic nib looks good here? Just wait 'till you see it in the pen!
View ArticleVintage Sheaffer Snorkel with Factory 1.2mm Stub S5 Nib
In the “What’s In Your Collection” section of the third episode of the FPGeeks podcast I talked about my first pen purchase in quite some time. I’ve always wanted a Sheaffer Snorkel but I wanted it...
View ArticlePreview: Delta Dolce Vita Piston Oro and Turchese Fountain Pens
On the fourth episode of the FPGeeks Podcast I talked about the latest pen I bought, the Delta Dolce Vita Piston Oro, and I also sent out a daily arsenal tweet that got some responses about the two...
View ArticleThe Monteverde Invincia Stylus – A Technophile’s Dream Come True
Monteverde must have heard my cry for the creation of a fountain pen with a capacitive tip. The Monteverde Invincia Stylus is exactly that: a fountain pen with a capacitive tip on the end of the cap....
View ArticleTWSBI Colored Diamond 540 Fountain Pens & 1.1, 1.5mm Stub Nibs NOW AVAILABLE!
The TWSBI Diamond 540 fountain pen is now available to order from Amazon or eBay in three new colors: Amber, Sapphire, and Smoke. There’s been a slight price bump to $60 which does include free...
View ArticleThe Sunday Shopper for February 26th, 2012
WATERMAN #5 FOUNTAIN PEN, PURPLE KEYHOLE NIB, EXCELLENT, NO RESERVE Feb 26, 201217:15:38 PST HUGE 1937 Parker VACUMATIC MAXIMA ~ DOUBLE STRIPED JEWELS! Feb 26, 201217:30:24 PST
View ArticleThe Visconti Rembrandt Calligraphy Set, One Heck of a Deal!
The Visconti Rembrandt calligraphy set is like getting three fountain pens in one. The Rembrandt is made from variegated resin and each pen is made unique through subtle marbling of color, a...
View ArticleThe Sunday Shopper for March 11th, 2012
I present to you a Sunday Shopper of epic proportions. Consider it an apology for not getting one up last week. Losen the grip on that checkbook and enjoy.
View ArticleThe Sunday Shopper for March 18th, 2012
This week I present to you a solid dozen fountain pens with awesomely awesome nibs! You'll find factory stubs, cursive italics, and several vintage full flex monsters! Some are quite affordable, others...
View ArticleThe Sunday Shopper for June 10th, 2012
This week's Sunday Shopper shows off 15 pens, some modern, mostly vintage. You'll find flex, overlay, stubs, and just plain ol' good deals.
View ArticleHands-on with the Pelikan M600 White Tortoise and M205 DUO Highlighter, both...
These pens are far too similar to break up into two separate hands-on, but I didn't want to leave one out, either. Obviously the only solution was to include both!
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