Category Archives: fountain pens

pilot vanishing point – a functional, chubby dolphin

Posted on 1 June 2011 by lady dandelion

Review of the Pilot VP Carbonesque after one and a half year of (ab)use Design 8/10 The VP has been around since the 1960’s and has, with small variations, had the same design ever since. It is a design which … Continue reading →

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blue green inks: iroshizuku syo-ro & noodler’s pinstripe homage

Posted on 1 April 2011 by lady dandelion

I am rather periodic when it comes to things. Sometimes I can’t get enough of true blue inks or ice cream with cookies or italic nibs. Then comes a period of purplish blues, berry yoghurt ice cream and practical boots. … Continue reading →

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