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 →
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 →
I was checking out wood rasps for my bookbinding adventures and I noticed something - bookbinding is a lot cheaper to start with than when I started almost 20 years ago! There's even full sets that includes pressers, needles, awls, strings, a thimble of questionable material, curved needles, straight needles and book cloth. All it... Continue Reading →
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 →
I'm a bookbinder and an author. So seeing the sprayed edges/gilded edges craze is a bit on the odd side for me. The edges are indeed pretty - but not worth the major jack up in price. The sprayed edges are all you get sometimes, no autograph in the book or anything else special. Just... Continue Reading →
I recently needed to get a new dip pen holder for teaching a calligraphy session for the Latinx KidLit Auction and didn't like the usual holders of metal dip pen nibs that brands like Speedball would create. I've seen them for so long that I just wanted something different (and because my original nib holder... Continue Reading →
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 →
Woo, next week is Multiverse! Tickets are still available! I will be there all 3 days. Here is my panel schedule. Below is a very brief revisit of my schedule, but the full deets are in the original linked post: Friday: First Fantasy (2:30-3:30 PM), Charity Art Jam (4:30 – 6:30 PM) Saturday: All-Ages Storytime... Continue Reading →
I wanted to use the title "Black Ink, White Paper" but it sounds like I'm discussing race - Not this time, lol! It's about ink. I use a cavalcade of colors when I write my creative works, simply because I can. But! In the pen that I use for when I'm out and about and... Continue Reading →
I write with a fountain pen. That means I use fountain pen ink. This means that fountain pen ink gets on my hands and won’t come off. I have a special inkwell for my pen so that I have minimal ink on my hands but still, some gets on there. I have worn disposable gloves... Continue Reading →
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