Rollerball Pen Upgrade – from J. Herbin to a Kakimori, and trying out Platinum’s Chou Kuro ink

I have a rollerball fountain pen so I can carry it around to fill out forms and stuff. I've talked about it at length here. I usually use my J. Herbin as an Everywhere Pen, it's not for creative works, per se, but it's for signing documents, writing notes, anything that suits the "do you... Continue Reading →

New Ink: Endless Alchemy’s Candy Sea and Wearingeul’s Swatch Cards

I got a new ink (because I somehow need more 🙃). This ink is from Endless Alchemy, a new ink maker who is based in Madras (also known as Chennai)*, India. I don't think I have any inks from India and now I do! As always, I strongly prefer to collect inks from ink makers... Continue Reading →

The Glassman Audiobook Finally Coming Out! Sept 20, 2024!

Took a year but it finally got here. Available on all audiobook platforms, The Glassman will be available on Sept 20, 2024. Narrated by Alejandro Antonio Ruiz. Listen below for a 9 min snippet of the book: The snippet is also be available on the front page of this site for future listeners. A free... Continue Reading →

2023: Year of the Ink Sample

This past year was The Year of the Ink Sample. I tried to dial back ink buying because I do not need to Buy All The Pretty Colors. My ink box, the box I have to hold all my ink bottles, samples and pen case, is full and overflowing. Mind you, the box is about... Continue Reading →

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