Recently, I have seen several social media posts about The Scribes Company products and their work with supporting various causes. They are based in NYC and were founded with two goals, 1) Design quality products, and 2) Support worthy causes. When you purchase one of their journals, they donate one to a school or non-profit. … Continue reading The Scribes Company: The Quill reivew and giveaway
Narwhal Schuylkill Fountain pen
Narwhal pens exploded onto the market at the D.C. Pen show in 2019. The company is based in China and made a name by offering a range of piston fillers, with beautiful materials for $45! Last year, I won two of Narwhal’s new pens, the Schuylkill, from Atlas Stationers in Chicago and for this review … Continue reading Narwhal Schuylkill Fountain pen
Sailor 1911L Kagero Green Foutain pen and giveaway!
Pen Boutique in Columbia, Maryland was founded in 2004 by Leena Shrestha-Menon. They are a wonderful member of the pen community and the surrounding community as well. Leena is always championing fundraisers for amazing causes or donating to the “Share the Wealth” table or “Fountain Pen 101” classes at the Baltimore Washington International Pen Show. … Continue reading Sailor 1911L Kagero Green Foutain pen and giveaway!
OPUS 88 Mini fountain pen
Michael Hsu has been building the OPUS 88 brand for the past two decades by crafting each design to high standards. Since 1988, Michael worked as an OEM/ODM supplier and has developed a reputation for excellence. This reputation is well deserved, and their dedication is clearly evident in the fountain pens OPUS 88 produces. I … Continue reading OPUS 88 Mini fountain pen
Onion Skin Paper Notepad
The quest for “perfect” paper is part of every fountain pen user, journaler, and writer’s journey. When I began using fountain pens over a decade ago, I was continually disappointed in the paper I would find in beautiful journals. At some point while attending a pen show, someone gave me a stack of different paper … Continue reading Onion Skin Paper Notepad
Tibaldi Bononia Bora Bora
The Tibaldi pen company was founded in Florence in 1916 by Giuseppe Tibaldi. The company is now run by the Aquila Family, “life-long Italian virtuosos in the pen design and manufacturing industry, and a major proprietor of both Tibaldi and Montegrappa trademarks.” The company moved from Florence to Bassano del Grappa in 2004. I have … Continue reading Tibaldi Bononia Bora Bora
OPUS 88 Jazz Fountain Pen
Michael Hsu has been building the OPUS 88 brand for the past two decades by crafting each design to high standards. Since 1988, Michael worked as an OEM/ODM supplier and has developed a reputation for excellence. This reputation is well deserved, and their dedication is clearly evident in the fountain pens OPUS 88 produces. I … Continue reading OPUS 88 Jazz Fountain Pen
Ayush Paper A5 Notepad from Federalist Pens and Paper
Ayush Paper was founded in 2012 with the mission “To provide one stop solution for all your paper and art supply need” and to “Supply sketch books, watercolor books, acrylic, etc book in various sizes to fit into each and every budget.” I have seen a few friends and pen/paper reviewers posting about this brand … Continue reading Ayush Paper A5 Notepad from Federalist Pens and Paper
OPUS 88 Bela
Michael Hsu has been building the OPUS 88 brand for the past two decades by crafting each design to high standards. Since 1988, Michael worked as an OEM/ODM supplier and has developed a reputation for excellence. This reputation is well deserved, and their dedication is clearly evident in the fountain pens they produce. I have … Continue reading OPUS 88 Bela
OPUS 88 Demo
Michael Hsu has been building the OPUS 88 brand for the past two decades by crafting each design to high standards. Since 1988, Michael worked as an OEM/ODM supplier and has developed a reputation for excellence. This reputation is well deserved, and their dedication is clearly evident in the fountain pens OPUS 88 produces. I … Continue reading OPUS 88 Demo