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Tag Archives: samples
vintage love
As much as I feel sceptic towards the modern Montblanc and its decision to only produce high end pens, target customers who are more interested in the brand and its prestige, than in the pens, as much has I come … Continue reading
Posted in diamine, j herbin, montblanc, pens, photo, private reserve, rhodia, rohrer & klingner, writing
Tagged diamine, fountain pens, fountainpens, j herbin, montblanc, pens, private reserve, rohrer & klingner, samples, vintage, writing
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eleven italics
Italics/stubs/vintage obliques are generally very suitable for my handwriting – particularly when I’m writing letters and journalling. For notetaking I often prefer fine and extra fine nibs (or a narrow italic). They offer (even when smooth) some resistance which prevents … Continue reading
Posted in aurora, fountain pens, inks, iroshizuku, j herbin, lamy, montblanc, pens, photo, private reserve, reviews, rhodia, rohrer & klingner, writing, yard o led
Tagged aurora, conway stewart, fountain pens, iroshizuku, j harbin, lamy, montblanc, pens, private reserve, review, rohrer & klingner, samples, stipula, visconti, writing, yard o led
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