Casting Pen Blanks + DIY Pressure Pot Experiments

A few months ago, I watched a series of Youtube videos by RJBWoodturner making kitless/ bespoke pens. Somehow, I was charmed and got hooked on the idea of making my own stuff on a lathe. My partner also started basic woodworking and I felt a little envious of the joy one gets from creating. I…

Paper Review: Angel Vine Notebook

It is hard to find information about the Angel Vine Notebook, but from what I gather it is made locally in Thailand. In terms of manufacture, it claims to be environmentally-friendly as it is produced without chlorine, made from FSC-certified paper and had it's PU leather tested for harmful chemicals. As for it's paper performance,…

Paper Review: Daiso “Faux-ble” Notebook

An oldie but a goodie, Daiso's faux Life Noble notebooks are my favourite budget paper for fountain pens. I bought the two here years ago but only got round to properly reviewing them now. I bought them not only for their design and resemblance to the Life Noble notebooks, but for their excellent paper performance.…

Grinding an Architect Nib

Finally got around to grinding nibs today. Started with a standard steel M nib in a Jinhao X750 and had it down in less an hour. It is surprisingly satisfying to shape a nib to your will. I started the grind with 800 grit sandpaper, fine tuned the shape with 1500 grit and finished off…

Ink Review: Supermarket Ink – Green Tea by Studio360

Last but not least, I will review Green Tea from my mini haul of Studio360's Supermarket line. Mind you, it is not the same as the ONLINE scented ink of the same name that I reviewed a couple of weeks ago. I previously reviewed Bubble Gum (pink), Oyster (grey/black) and Soda (blue-black) from the same…