I mentioned in my Pilot Vanishing Point review last week that I made a short video to share with you. I’m no Scorsese, but I at least tried to capture a few of the high points of the pen. There is a quick shot of the door that keeps the nib from drying out and a good look at the clip in case you were questioning how your fingers might land on the barrel. I also point out the little hole that you need to get all the way in the ink bottle to fill the converter properly. I have moved over to the standard Pilot Namiki Black Ink Cartridges which I plan on trying for a while and then testing out…
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Pilot Vanishing Point Fountain Pen Video
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Handwriting’s Safe, for Now
Richard's Pens13 May 2012 | 2:24 pmThe future of handwriting: Don relays some impressions that arose out of a discussion with a representative of a company that makes digitally augmented pens. -
Quick Unicorn Card
I Like Markers10 May 2012 | 8:00 amHerd of UnicornsI am on my way to Kalamazoo, but I thought I would share a quick card I drew for a birthday recently. This was drawn with a 0.5 multiliner on Neenah Classic Crest card stock.I quickly colored the bodies of the unicorns with BV31 and BV23. The manes are colored with B41 and BG72. The horns are colored with W1 and E42. No blending, merely a layer of light color, then a layer of the darker color over the top. Any blending is done simply by lifting up at the end of each marker stroke. I added a hint of W1 to the underside of the top unicorn to help his body stand out from the… -
Goin’ to the Chapel…
Sharpie Markers Official Blog10 May 2012 | 11:03 amIt’s that time of the year again; the season of lace, dancing shoes and Sharpie! Wedding season is here and Sharpie is saving the date, one beautiful creation at a time. From cake toppers to creative guest books, Sharpie has the perfect permanent solution to make your perfect day one to remember. These Sharpie keepsakes will last long after you say “I Do”… All images via Pinterest Thinking about tying the knot with some personalized Sharpie markers for party favors? How about a Sharpie-inspired wedding cake? We are doing our best to dig up the… -
Giggle of the Day: It's Kafka
Angela Booth's Writing Blog15 May 2012 | 4:30 pmOvercoming problems with the Kindle – Prospect Magazine. via ebookfriendly.com Priceless...
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The Pen Addict
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Pilot Vanishing Point Fountain Pen Video
16 May 2012 | 8:00 amI mentioned in my Pilot Vanishing Point review last week that I made a short video to share with you. I’m no Scorsese, but I at least tried to capture a few of the high points of the pen. There is a quick shot of the door that keeps the nib from drying out and a good look at the clip in case you were questioning how your fingers might land on the barrel. I also point out the little hole that you need to get all the way in the ink bottle to fill the converter properly. I have moved over to the standard Pilot Namiki Black Ink Cartridges which I plan on trying for a while and then testing out… -
Monteverde Artista Crystal Fountain Pen Giveaway
15 May 2012 | 8:00 amDo you listen to The Pen Addict Podcast? If you do and caught Episode 13 then you would have heard me allude to a pen I was excited to giveaway this week. The Monteverde Artista Crystal Fountain Pen is brand new at JetPens and I have one Transparent Lime Green Body with Medium Nib to giveaway. I haven’t inked up this pen and taken it for a test drive but it has a really nice look and feel. The clear resin barrel is very sharp, especially with the chromium plated accents. It uses short international ink cartridges and also comes with a converter so you can use your own ink. I will certainly… -
Pilot Hi-Tec-C Coleto Smart 3 Multi Pen Review
14 May 2012 | 8:00 amI have reviewed many Pilot Hi-Tec-C Coleto multi pen barrels over the years. It is the first multi pen I fell in love with and is still the best in my mind. While the ink cartridges haven’t changed, new barrel designs hit the market frequently. The Coleto Smart 3 is the most recent I have tested out. Compared to the older Coleto barrel designs the Smart 3 is an excellent visual upgrade. The clear plastic grip area is the biggest change, allowing you to see a large section of the ink cartridges. It is eerily similar to the original Uni Style Fit. The updated look is great but that change… -
Ink Links
12 May 2012 | 8:00 am– May Carnival of Pen, Pencil, and Paper (Whatever) – Sailor Professional Gear Imperial All Black Fountain Pen with Fine Nib - Part 1 (Office Supply Geek) – Moleskine Click 0.5 mm Rollerball Pen (Multi Pen Dimensions) – Gel Pen Review: Zebra Airfit Jell (East…West…Everywhere) – Fisher Space Pen (Penfan.ru) – Faber-Castell Sharpener-Eraser “Pen” Review (Pen and Design) – Quo Vadis Habana (and Beer?) (Economy Pens) – BIC Banana (My Supply Room) – Lamy Safari Green 2012 (KMPN) – A Kitten Pen: The Kaweco Liliput Fountain Pen (From the Pen Cup) – Viacaro soft carbon… -
Uni-ball Jetstream Color Series Ballpoint 0.5 mm Orange Review
11 May 2012 | 8:00 amIt wasn’t but a few weeks ago that I reviewed the 0.5 mm Purple Color Series Jetstream and as I am known to do, I picked up several other colors of the same pen to see how they perform. The Orange Color Series is the latest to be put to the test. I went with the same 0.5 mm size as the purple to get a feel for how similar sizes compared and I am not as big a fan of the orange as I am the purple. I’m not sure what my expectations were - I’ve reviewed the original Color Ink Series Orange Jetstream in the past and enjoyed it - but the latest version is too light for me. I felt like I had…
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Richard's Pens
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Handwriting’s Safe, for Now
13 May 2012 | 2:24 pmThe future of handwriting: Don relays some impressions that arose out of a discussion with a representative of a company that makes digitally augmented pens. -
When Was This Pen Made?
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For you "51" fans…
13 May 2012 | 2:18 pm…I've just updated my profile to include the Red Band and C/C versions, plus more info in the text. -
The New Dunn Pen Standard is back in stock.
10 May 2012 | 7:23 pmThey're ba-a-a-ck! After a hiatus while we made a new batch, the New Dunn Pen Standard is once again in stock. -
Repairing and Replacing a Waterman Lever Box Assembly
2 May 2012 | 10:01 amRepairers, one of the ugly things you'll encounter — if you haven't already encountered it — is a broken Waterman lever box. I've finished writing my repair instructions, and they're here! EDIT: If you've gone to look at the article and found the last four images missing, you can breathe a sigh of relief. It wasn't you, it was me. I've fixed it, all the photos are there now. Sorry for the oopsie.
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I Like Markers
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Quick Unicorn Card
10 May 2012 | 8:00 amHerd of UnicornsI am on my way to Kalamazoo, but I thought I would share a quick card I drew for a birthday recently. This was drawn with a 0.5 multiliner on Neenah Classic Crest card stock.I quickly colored the bodies of the unicorns with BV31 and BV23. The manes are colored with B41 and BG72. The horns are colored with W1 and E42. No blending, merely a layer of light color, then a layer of the darker color over the top. Any blending is done simply by lifting up at the end of each marker stroke. I added a hint of W1 to the underside of the top unicorn to help his body stand out from the… -
Certification Unpdates
8 May 2012 | 12:21 pmNorth American Papercrafting CertificationsTime again to update the list of upcoming certification classes. If you want to get e-mails about upcoming classes or get a copy of the Copic Newsletter e-mailed to you, please sign up for our mailing list here.For those of you headed to my Kalamazoo class this week, I am excited to see all of you!May 11th, Kalamazoo, MI taught by Marianne Walker FULLMay 18th, Dallas, TX taught by Lori Craig FULLMay 18th, Minneapolis, MN taught by Debbie Olson One opening available!May 21st, Hanover, MD taught by Lori Craig FULLMay 25th, Regina, SK, Canada taught by… -
Copics and Acrylic Paint
7 May 2012 | 4:42 pmMarker and PaintI had a few questions come up this week, and I figured a quick blog post should answer those questions.With the growing popularity of mixed media, people love using their markers on many different surfaces and with many different mediums. Invariably, people ask me about using their Copic Markers with Acrylic paint. I really don't recommend it, and let me show you why.Here is the test sheet that I made. I am working on Canson Canvas Paper. I used Golden Paints, Gesso and Titanium White. I made marker swatches both under the paint and over dried paint. First, I put R59 on the… -
Color with me!
26 Apr 2012 | 7:00 amHave fun coloring!Even if you can't come to an event with me this weekend, I want to share an image that you can color for yourself.I drew this little image with a 0.3mm multiliner, then scanned it in. I colored the skin with E000, E51, E13, and BV00, cheeks are . I colored the hair with E31, E47 and 0. The purple areas are BV00 & BV04. I used Y21 and YR30 for the yellow background. Other colors: R85, C1, BV23, YG05, BG70, B93, Here is your very own image to click and save to your computer. Print it out, and have fun coloring, even if you can't come visit me! -
Coloring events this week
25 Apr 2012 | 12:41 pmTomorrow, April 26th, I will be demoing from 10 until 6pm downstairs at the U of O Bookstore, Main Campus Location for their "Proudly Oregon" event. Come see Ken O'Connell, as well as many other local artists, authors, and companies that are based in Oregon. Enter to win doorprizes, watch artists, and get autographed books. Don't Miss it!Friday, April 27, Phoenix, OR, Scrappy Crafts. I will be doing demos from noon to 4pm, and then we will have a book signing party from 6 to 8pm. This should be a lot of fun for all the papercrafters down in the Medford area.April 28, Medford, OR, Central Art…
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Sharpie Markers Official Blog
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Goin’ to the Chapel…
10 May 2012 | 11:03 amIt’s that time of the year again; the season of lace, dancing shoes and Sharpie! Wedding season is here and Sharpie is saving the date, one beautiful creation at a time. From cake toppers to creative guest books, Sharpie has the perfect permanent solution to make your perfect day one to remember. These Sharpie keepsakes will last long after you say “I Do”… All images via Pinterest Thinking about tying the knot with some personalized Sharpie markers for party favors? How about a Sharpie-inspired wedding cake? We are doing our best to dig up the… -
Sharpie.Snap.Share…
2 May 2012 | 4:47 pm…With Sharpie on Instagram! Instagram is a fun and quirky way to share your life with friends through a series of pictures. Snap a photo with your mobile phone, then choose a filter to transform the image into a memory to keep around forever. Then share it with your friends on Instagram and on a photo-by-photo basis on Flickr, Facebook, and Twitter. Additionally, if you specify a location with your photo, you can opt to have them check you in on Foursquare. Pretty nifty right? In honor of National Photography Month and to celebrate that Instagram is now available on iPhone AND Android… -
Gettin’ to the Good Stuff with Timothy Goodman
18 Apr 2012 | 5:57 pmWe love making friends, and friends of friends are our favorite… and that’s exactly how we came to chat with Timothy Goodman, New York City heart breaker and graphic designer. After interviewing his friend and fellow designer, Dan Cassaro, we got a little love letter, or rather a love marathon, from Mr. Goodman and decided that anyone with this much Sharpie love deserved to be more than just our valentine. The heart breaker, in the flesh... or at least in black and white. Lock up your hearts ladies, he already stole ours and we cant be held responsible for your newest raging… -
Memory Keeper’s Daughter
30 Mar 2012 | 1:02 pmSharpie Squad member and photographer, Hanna Agar, is a Brooklyn babe hailing from the amazing cheese state and is making her mark and making memories in the Big Apple, all with a little help from Sharpie. Hanna Agar ladies and gents! I have been kind of obsessed with thinking about memory. How we deal with memory. How we interact with our memories. How we hold onto them. How we yearn sometimes to be rid of certain memories that persist in haunting us. How we lose memories. When I was 14 my grandfather died of Alzheimer’s and the last few years of his life he couldn’t remember… -
S is for Spring… or Sharpie…
21 Mar 2012 | 5:07 pm…either way it’s a STUPENDOUS letter that opens up a whole new world of possibilities! Say hello to spring with sunshine, flowers, days of dreaming of playing hooky and cruisin’ around in a sailboat (WHOOO worked in another “S”!) So while we get to work on commandeering our summer transportation or making a really awesome friend who has one…how about a sprucing up your day with a bouquet of brilliant new colors from Sharpie Pen! You too, can pick from the growing garden (insert courtesy chuckle here) of Sharpie Pen colors and add Hot Pink,Turquoise,…
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Angela Booth's Writing Blog
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Giggle of the Day: It's Kafka
15 May 2012 | 4:30 pmOvercoming problems with the Kindle – Prospect Magazine. via ebookfriendly.com Priceless... -
Unethical Client Requests: Say No! (And Keep a Record)
15 May 2012 | 4:21 pmYou’re a writer. A client asks you to do something unethical. What do you do? The short answer is that you say NO. And you put your response into writing. Let’s say a client you’ve been working with for a... -
iPhone 4S Dictation: Take a Note
14 May 2012 | 7:18 pmThe set up is very straightforward. First, make Evernote a contact in your address book with your incoming Evernote email address. You can add the email by going into Evernote > Settings > Evernote email address. via blog.evernote.com I used... -
Kickstart Your Book Today: 4 Fun Methods
14 May 2012 | 6:50 pmvia www.youtube.com Want to write a book? If you're not sure how to get started, these four methods of kickstarting your book will help you to come up with the perfect idea. You'll start working on your book today, I... -
Writing Ebooks? You Can Sell More
14 May 2012 | 4:05 amvia www.youtube.com It's a wonderful time to be a writer. These days, you can literally write and sell your books on the same day. You can prepare an ebook of 5 to 10 pages and sell it within hours. You...
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vintagepens.com: new items
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Waterman pencil: large woodgrain hard rubber, 14.1 cm long, gold fi
9 May 2012 | 12:00 pm10376: large woodgrain hard rubber, 14.1 cm long, gold filled trim, matches 55 or 56 pen; good color, 1924 patent date imprint, uses 1.1 mm lead; fine-exc condition, $120 -
Waterman 20: giant black chased hard rubber eyedropper-filler,
9 May 2012 | 12:00 pm10445: giant black chased hard rubber eyedropper-filler, long-cap version, 17 cm long, early nib with "No. 10" imprint is 18K and is French-hallmarked, prominently rounded ends are another early feature. Feed is of extremely rare form and is likely experimental, with only one other example known (in a #8-size pen, itself of experimental form) and no corresponding Waterman patents or patent applications. The Waterman 20 does not appear in French catalogs of the era, and this is the only French-market example we are aware of. Barrel imprints strong, chasing good, but end number imprint weak. -
Waterman 42«: black hard rubber safety with 18K French-hallmarke
9 May 2012 | 12:00 pm10383: black hard rubber safety with 18K French-hallmarked solid gold "Night and Day" overlay, 12.5 cm long; seals have been replaced, 18K #2 nib is smooth, soft, and flexible; exc-near mint condition, medium fine flex nib; SOLD -
Waterman 45 Ripple: large hard rubber safety for the French market, 13
9 May 2012 | 12:00 pm10435: large hard rubber safety for the French market, 13.4 cm long, two 18K solid gold barrel bands of distinctively French form, French hallmarks on bands and 18K nib. Barrel imprints have been almost completely polished away, cap lip crack has been repaired by internal sleeving and is now virtually invisible (see details; lip is not stressed when cap is posted). Nib writes smoothly with elegant shading, seals have been replaced, overall appearance excellent; VG* condition, medium fine semiflex nib; $500 -
Waterman 12 PSF in box: chased black hard rubber lever-filler, 13.35 cm lo
9 May 2012 | 12:00 pm10386: chased black hard rubber lever-filler, 13.35 cm long, nickel plated trim, crisp and glossy, scarce early production example with two-part sprung pressure bar, narrow barrel threads, feed with (very light) patent imprints, extremely flexible #2 New York nib. English-retailed, in a very worn box which lists Hardtmuth as Waterman's London agents -- an agency terminated shortly after the outbreak of WW1; near mint condition, medium stub superflex nib; SOLD
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OfficeSupplyGeek
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Doane Paper Idea Journal Winner
16 May 2012 | 3:00 amThe Doane Paper Ideal Journal Time to announce the winner of our Doane Paper Idea Journal…lots of entrants for this one which is not surprising considering how popular and how awesome Doane Paper is. The winner was: Thanks to everyone for entering and spreading the word about this. If you are Joni, just leave a comment here to claim your prize, and use the About/Contact link on the top of the page to email us your shipping info. © 2012, OfficeSupplyGeek. All rights reserved. -
Sailor Professional Gear Imperial with Fine Nib Writing Sample
11 May 2012 | 2:00 amSailor Professional Gear Imperial Head On So the other day I shared a review of the Sailor Professional Gear Imperial with you which is the all black fountain that even has all black metal accents and nib. For me, the all black look is always something that I like, so the first half of the review focused more on the looks of the pen itself, and today we will take a look at the actual writing experience. Just as a reminder, this pen was purchased from our friends at Goldspot with a slight bloggers discount. Sailor Professional Gear Imperial fine Nib Writing Sample on Doane Paper This pen… -
Metaphys Pocket Notebook Winner
10 May 2012 | 2:00 amMETAPHYS Notebook Cover If you missed the review of our Metaphys Pocket Notebook, head on over and check it out. Chances are if you are here today though you probably entered the contest to win it, so without further delay…. Charles Hadden was the winner with this comment… And just to prove that we didn’t just pick him because he asked so nicely: If you are Charles, use the About/Contact link at the top of the page to contact us with your mailing address, and also leave a comment on this thread letting us know that you are claiming your prize. Thanks as always to… -
Doane Paper Idea Journal Giveaway
9 May 2012 | 3:00 amThe Doane Paper Ideal Journal So as I’ve mentioned a few times over the past couple of weeks, I’ve recently moved, and if there is one thing you realize when you move is that you have too much stuff. I stumbled across a few “extra” Doane Paper Idea Journals, so I thought I’d share the wealth with one of them. I really love this notebook and I’m kind of annoyed that I just found them now and have not been using them, but thats what happens when I have so many notebooks around to test and review. Check out our Doane Paper Idea Journal Review and go ahead… -
Sailor Professional Gear Imperial All Black Fountain Pen with Fine Nib – Part 1
7 May 2012 | 2:00 amThe All Black Sailor Professional Gear Imperial Fountain Pen in Box with Cap On A few weeks ago I mentioned that I picked up a brand new fountain pen that I was pretty excited about, so today I’ve got a review of that fountain pen for you. It is the all black Sailor Professional Gear Imperial that I picked up from our friends over at Goldspot.com with a slight bloggers discount. Generally I don’t like to mention prices since they tend to change, and because different people have different views of “expensive” vs. “affordable” but it is definitely safe…
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SOLD in 5hrs: Vintage Aurora 88, chrome cap, flexible M stub, VG+
27 Apr 2012 | 9:39 pmThis Aurora 88 has a serial number of 1686048 which is very near the end of the run and would date it to 1953, the year the 88 was replaced by the 88K. It features a celluloid barrel with an ebonite section and piston knob that are still very black and not discolored like many other ebonite pieces are. This particular pen features a chrome cap in excellent condition. There are no dings or dents and the plating is free of wear or pitting. As seen in the image above, the cap does have an imprint of “<CEAT>” below the clip. To the left of the imprint is a scratch that comes and… -
SOLD: Vintage Aurora 88, gold cap, flex nib, VG condition
22 Apr 2012 | 4:11 pmThis Aurora 88 has a serial number of 1106141 which would date it to approximately late 1952 or early 1953. It features a celluloid barrel with an ebonite section and piston knob that are still very black and not discolored like many other ebonite pieces are. This particular pen features a gold filled cap with a barely noticeable ding opposite the clip that measure 2mm in length. There is some light wear on the crown of the cap, which is very common on these pens, and some minor brassing around the cap lip. There are two small spots on the side of the cap that show some brassing as well. -
SOLD in 20hrs: Vintage Aurora 88, Nikargenta cap, low serial number, flex nib
21 Apr 2012 | 8:47 pmThis Aurora 88 has a low serial number of 306947 which would date it to approximately 1948-49. It features a celluloid barrel with an ebonite section and piston knob that are still very black and not discolored like many other ebonite pieces are. This particular pen features a Nikargenta cap, which is a nickel-silver plating combining the beauty of silver and corrosion resistance of nickel. Nikargenta was Aurora’s most expensive option when originally released and this cap is free of any dings or dents. The Nikargenta imprint on the back side of the cap is light but readable. There is some… -
For Sale: Modern Aurora 88
9 Apr 2012 | 8:49 pmFor sale is a modern Aurora 88 piston filler with gold plated trim and cap in the streaked pattern. The pen is in excellent condition and the black resin barrel has ‘wet-like’ gloss to it. The nib is a XF, solid 14Kt gold, and has just enough flex to give a little line variation that’s sure to let others know you don’t write with a ballpoint. The 88 is about the same size as a Mont Blanc 146 (see my comparison here). The 88 has an ink reserve to keep you going when you initially run out of ink. To access the reserve just cycle the piston to the bottom its stroke. The… -
For Sale: Parker Vacumatic w/ Stacked Coin Capband
28 Mar 2012 | 7:56 amThis Q4 1942 Junior Vacumatic has a slight variation of the Jeweler’s Band commonly known as the ‘stacked coin’ capband. This capband was also used on other Junior sized pens such as the Shadow Wave and Vacufold in 1942. Pens with these capbands were not advertised in Parker catalogs and were only available through jewerley stores which makes them less common than your standard Junior Vac. This pen is in excellent condition with wonderful clarity and a crisp barrel imprint. I have restored it so it works like new. The moderate flow of the smooth, fine nib provides a…
