Month: January 2018

Ivy (sketch)

25 January 2018 By ian

Here’s Ivy, taking it easy. If you’d like me to draw something for you (anything you like, it needn’t be a pet), please take a look at my new site. If you mention Pens! Paper! Pencils! when you contact me about a commission, you can have an A4 drawing for just £65 until the end […]

Karas Kustoms Decograph Fountain Pen Giveaway

23 January 2018 By ian

The Karas Kustoms Decograph is a very lovely pen. This version, the Sleeping Beauty, is a limited edition of 100, numbered 1 to 100, plus some review samples, like mine, numbered 000. They retail for $165. I’m giving this pen away! To enter, leave a comment on this post saying thank you to someone you […]

Schön DSGN Pen Review

17 January 2018 By ian

Ian Schön has many lovely variations of his pen but this is the basic model: the Classic. They’re manufactured in small batches in Massachusetts. Price: $60 for this version Ink type: ballpoint Barrel options: polished aluminium, black anodised aluminium (this one); brass, steel, copper and titanium available at extra cost; clip available at extra cost […]

Karas Kustoms Decograph Fountain Pen Review

10 January 2018 By ian

Karas Kustoms are best known for their machined metal pens, several of which I’ve reviewed. These pens are consistently excellent. The Decograph is different in that it’s made from thermoplastic rather than metal. It’s part of Karas Kustom’s signature pen line of limited edition pens. Price: $165 Filling method: standard international cartridge/converter Nib options: stainless […]