After I posted about my anniversary gift from Mr. Pentulant, I came across this book of colors that has apparently been making the rounds and this digitally produced book of colors.

The Pen Addict reviewed Pilot Iroshizuku Shin-Kai ink. Look at how bright the color looks in the cap, but deepens quite a bit on the paper.

FP Physicist has a sweet giveaway going on until the end of the month.

Pens! Paper! Pencils! shows off Diamine Cerise. I’m going to have to dig through my samples and see if I have this one.

Before we get started with what I’ve been reading, I wanted to remind you that I’m giving away a Neon Coral Lamy Safari. You gotta be in it to win it.

Here’s where I’ve been reading . . .

This FPN thread about Nathan Tardiff (founder of Noodler’s Inks), his politics, and his elusiveness had me smiling.

Ed Jelley didn’t love the Kaweco Liliput, but I might want one anyway. What do you think?

FP Geeks has a review of the Chicago Pen Show

Letter Writers Alliance let us know that the circus is coming to town – or at least to a post office near you!

Oh no. They didn’t? Could this be a much-delayed April Fool’s joke from FP Geeks?

Look at this find from Colassal.  I have to say, I’m toying with the idea of creating a book – this makes me think I could (but it probably wouldn’t be as cool as this, so don’t get all excited).

A reopened FPN discussion about ink samples makes me think I should take some really good pictures of mine for you. And this thread is about samples, too, and makes me think I’d be pretty good at designing samples. How about you?

I’m hungry.

And thirsty!

My Supply Room shows off his Lamy Rollerball collection.

FP Geeks looks at the Montegrappa Fortuna. Generally, I’ve not been a fan of Montegrappa, but there’s something about these that catches my eye.

Gourmet Pens has beautiful handwriting.

Ed Jelley loves Pilot Iroshizuku Tsuki-yo and is lukewarm on Maruman Mnemosyne Word Cards.

The Well-Appointed Desk is pretty in green.

Mr. Mike Dudek from The Clicky Post loves a TWSBI deal (that color!).

I’m hungry.

And thirsty.

Some dude on FPN gives us a list – I don’t agree with everything, I don’t disagree with everything. I should make a list. What would be on yours?

Where have you been hanging out this week?

Have a great weekend, friends.

xoox

Hope you all have had a good week.  Here’s what I’ve been reading over the last couple of weeks . . .

Ed Jelley checked out Field Notes Shelterwood – I don’t have mine yet.

Good Pens reviewed Ohto Graphic Liner – I think I want one, or two, no more than five.

The Well-Appointed Desk gave us a closer look at J Herbin Rose Cyclamen. Do you like it?

Do you want one of these? Or two? No more than five? I’m undecided. Maybe the red?

Jotters from My Supply Room make me swoon!

People seem to love the FriXion Gel Pens. No Pen Intended is among those people. Maybe I’ll give them a try.

Fountain Pen Quest reviewed an Esterbrook. I have mixed feelings about Esties – more on that another day.

Guerrilla artists in Ohio are coooool.

Will you be getting any (all?) of the Pilot Metallic Vanishing Point Fountain Pens? I like the blue – and maybe the green – purple is always a hit around here, too.

Oh yeah, and last but not least, I ordered one of these. BOOM!

Happy Friday!

Before we get started with this week’s finds, I want to remind you that I have a giveaway going on right now. You only have until Monday to enter.

And we’re off …

Pens! Paper! Pencils! had a look at the Noodler’s Konrad and Rhodia Pencils.

Pen Addict reviewed a look at Sailor Bung Box Blue Black (what a name!).

Long Island Pen Show was last weekend – Ed Jelley has a recap.

Gourmet Pens posted a pretty incredible photo.

My Supply Room is back! Have you ever read this blog? I love that George ends all of his posts with something like, “Add these to your collection.”

Tell me, what do you have going on this weekend? Will you be writing letters? Doodling? Or maybe just hanging out? Whatever your plans – have a great weekend and I’ll see you back here on Monday!

xox

Here’s what I’ve been looking at and reading lately….

FPN members discussed leather.  Here’s a link to Zenok Leather – I know I’m going to have one of these one day.

Inkdependence has a fun Wordless Wednesday series.

I just inked my Esterbrook pens this week. LOVE! 

I might love these templates. I’d use them for my Midori. Or maybe these stickers? Or maybe even something pre-printed from this shop?

Noodler’s announced some fancy new nibs. I’m thinking I’ll pass on their pens and nibs – but I adore Noodler’s inks.

The Clicky Post is giving away a boatload of Doane Paper. Time’s almost up.

Unroyal Warrant takes a close look at a Retro 51 Fountain Pen. I’m going to pass on this one.

What have you been reading? Or maybe you’ve found a fun little accessory you’d like to share?

Happy Thursday!

Here’s what I’ve been reading this week . . .

Well, thank goodness!

SF Pen Show – can’t wait!

If I didn’t work from home, I’d totally do what From the Pen Cup did.

Inkdependence is doing what I’m doing – I’ll need to get you some pictures soon.

No Pen Intended didn’t enjoy the Ohto Tasche. I’m especially sorry to see this as I have been loving the Ohto F-Lapa and was hoping the goodness continued through the line.

Do you like pink inks? Turns out I do. See what Peninkcillin has to say.

Pen Paper Pencil talks about Pilot Iroshizuku Ina-ho. Do you like this color? Not me. Ick.

The Frugal Fountain Pen reviews the Pilot Petit 1 Mini Fountain Pen – $4!

I have a thing for orange inks. The Pen Addict reviews a great looking Sailor Jentle ink.

Did you see that Akkerman has new smaller bottle of ink? (OMG, those bottles!) I placed my order yesterday.

OK, what do you have your eyes on? Do you have a blog I’ve not mentioned? I’d love to start reading your posts.

I’ll be back tomorrow with a look at Instagram and who I’m following there.

xoox