It sometimes happens that you don't use fountain pens for a long time or you replace cartridges before they are emptied and think you can use the remaining ink again later (at least you think so, but you rarely do it, and if you do, you should do it quickly, as the test shows). My curiosity was piqued again and I thought it could be fun to measure how quickly ink in fountain pens (or cartridges and converters lying around) dries out.
Comparison of two burgundy red inks (Monteverde and Montblanc)
This is going to be a split ink-review. The conventional part of the description of the inks with the appraisal of its properties together with writing samples and its pros and cons you find in Part I (after the introduction). A further part deals with the examination of the subtle differences both inks show. I... Continue Reading →
I’m Feeling Blue …
Today I want to share something blue with you. Blue coloured fountain pens, that is. Two of them are somewhat brand new. I talk about the recently released Pelikan M120 Iconic Blue Montblanc Meisterstück Legrand Le Petit Prince and the Cleo Skribent Paltinum Blue Do these pens have something in common – except for the... Continue Reading →
Montblanc Heritage Rouge et Noir: Coral and Tropic Brown
Today I am slightly on the luxury path because I want to introduce you to the Heritage Rouge et Noir line by Montblanc. Here I focus on the fountain pen(s) exclusively (and skipping e.g. the ball pens etc.). A friend of mine lent me the Coral and I contribute with the Tropic Brown which I... Continue Reading →
Ink Capacities …
Ink capacity measurements of various fountain pens and converters.
Oblique Nibs
oblique nibs