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When Stationary Meets Fashion - The New Doane Paper Junk Drawer T-Shirt
Doane Paper is one of my favorite products ever, hands down. Love the brand, love the story, love the product, and love that it is small business making it happen.Chad Doane recently released a new...
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ystudio Brass Ballpoint Pen - Brassing Edition
I've had my eye on the ystudio brand for quite some time now, but have never pulled the trigger on one for some reason. When I saw Brad Dowdy from The Pen Addict had acquired one I asked if he would...
View ArticleTactile Turn Slider and Glider Bolt Action Pens - Video Review
Will Hodges from Tactile Turn is back at it, this time with a new Kickstarter campaign for some new machined bolt-action pens called the Slider and Glider.He was kind enough to send me a few material...
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BNdot Pen Review by BN WORKS
I was contacted recently by BN WORKS, a company or brand I was not familiar with who invited me to review a pen they were preparing to launch on Indiegogo soon. Special thanks to them for giving me an...
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Karas Kustoms Render K Mini Giveaway!
It's been almost 5 years since Karas Kustoms ran the Kickstarter campaign for their first pen project, the Render K. Since then they've become a bit of a household name and have expanded their lineup...
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Retro 51 Slim Tornado - Sterling Silver Deco Tower
Ah, Retro 51, one of our most beloved gateway pen makers... For many of us pen fanatics, the Retro 51 Tornado is probably the first time we ever dipped our toes into the "expensive" pen world. Starting...
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Karas Kustoms Render K Mini Giveaway - Winner!
Thanks to everyone that turned out for the giveaway! And, special thanks to Karas Kustoms for providing the pen for our prize. And the winner is: Congrats Lauren! To claim your prize (within one...
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Nemosine Singularity and Fission Fountain Pens - And Giveaway!
Pen Chalet connected with me recently to let me know of a new brand in their lineup of entry-level priced fountain pens called Nemosine, and inquired as to whether I'd like to do a review/giveaway here...
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Nemosine Singularity and Fission Fountain Pen Giveaway - Winners!
Thanks for all that participated in the Nemosine fountain pens giveaway, and special thanks again to Pen Chalet for providing them for review! The winner of the Nemosine Singularity (the black acrylic...
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Trilogy Pens - Zero Fountain Pen Prototype Review
There seems to be quite the hustle and bustle of Kickstarter pen projects at the moment which has been fun to see. Always excited to see what new things small brands and makers are coming up with. I...
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ATELEIA Craft & Design - New Stainless Steel Model Available (sponsor)
There are a few companies that I really enjoy that have a philosophy of heirloom quality goods that are not only functional and stylish, but that will be something you will buy and keep forever. One of...
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TiScribe HL (Brass Edition) - Machined Highlighter by Urban Survival Gear
There are times when someone is willing to do something perhaps a little bit crazy to attempt something new. I would say that Kelvin from Urban Survival Gear has broken the mold a bit and done just...
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Announcing The Stationer from Dudek Modern Goods
As a bit of a surprise business startup a little over 3 years ago, my own brand of handmade, walnut pen holders emerged under the name of Dudek Modern Goods. Since then I've been able to make and send...
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November Pen Sale!
Every so often I go through the collection to simplify things which means I will usually find a few pens here and there to sell. I listed a few this time around (more mid-range fountain pens) under PEN...
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Makers South Leather Notebook Cover and Pen Sleeve - and Giveaway!
I love handmade goods and I love small business. Marry those two things together and you have products with heart and soul (at least in my book...). A small, family run company out of Huntsville,...
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Makers South Leather Notebook Cover and Pen Sleeve - Giveaway Winner!
We had a great turnout for the Makers South leather notebook cover and pen sleeve! Thanks for all that entered and special thanks to Makers South for sponsoring! And the winner is P Pettersson!...
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The Steel & Flint Pen Review - Kickstarter Pen
Kickstarter seems to go in ebbs and flows when it comes to pens, but recently we've had a pretty solid run in my opinion.One that has gotten some buzz lately is the aluminum pocket pen on Kickstarter...
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Sailor Jentle Ink - Four Seasons Chu-Shu (Purple/Gray)
Have I disappeared?!... Nope, just had to have my head down for a bit due to the Dudek Modern Goods holiday rush, but things are starting to level off again. On that note, to those who placed an order,...
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New from Karas Kustoms and Dudek Modern Goods!
Back in November of 2014, Karas Kustoms and my Dudek Modern Goods brand launched a collaboration for a new machined version of my wooden The Cube project under the name, "The CU13E" (CUBE with the...
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One Star Leather Goods EDC 1 and Leuchtturm A6 Notebook Cover - And Giveaway!
I love makers. Everything about the creativity, craft, handmade appeal, and the people behind the goods you can buy from small artisans and makers is extremely satisfying.One of my long-time friends in...
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