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REVIEW: WANCHER PRIMO FOUNTAIN PEN
I'd like to say the Wancher Primo is a strange, unusual pen that I didn't see coming whatsoever. But then again, Wancher has never shied away from trying new things and stepping out of their comfort...
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ACCESSORIES FOR THE DESK: MAKERS CABINET HØVEL & IRIS REVIEW
As with so many hobbies, most things within the writing community aren't about making sensible financial decisions. Let's be honest, it's quite easy to be tempted into buying (ahem, hoarding) all kinds...
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REVIEW: NEW PARKER 51 FOUNTAIN PEN
As expected, the reintroduction of the Parker 51 caused quite a stir within the community. It took me quite a while to get my thoughts about it in line, but I think -perhaps somewhat unexpectedly- my...
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REVIEW: ONOTO MAGNA SEQUOYAH FOUNTAIN PEN
Oh boy, have I been eyeing Onoto pens for a loooong time, before finally pulling the trigger on this Onoto Magna Sequoyah LE last year! I'm kicking myself for not getting one sooner because these pens...
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SPRING CLEANING PEN SALE!
The days are getting longer. Frost and darkness are starting to make place for the first rays of sunshine as spring closes in. And I? Well, I've been a bit absent on here (as you may have noticed!)....
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REVIEW: WANCHER SAND MATTE FOUNTAIN PEN
Wancher has quite a few years of experience in collaborating with Sailor. They've done a whole slew of special edition colorways, exclusive to Wancher's own online storefront, including the Sailor 1911...
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FRARA ROAD x STILOGRAFICA PEN ROLL MUSTARD
If you're a long-time reader of The Pencilcase Blog, you may remember a review I did about five years ago, of a product from a new South African company calledFrara Road. Back then, I reviewed their...
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PEN SALE UPDATE - LOWERED PRICES AND PACKAGE DEALS!
A short update on the pen sale: I've updated the sale page to reflect the pens that are currently still available. PRICES HAVE BEEN LOWERED to sell. I think they represent a great value, especially...
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REVIEW: PILOT CAPLESS LS FOUNTAIN PEN
For as long as I can remember, the Pilot Capless and I have had quite a love-hate relationship. They're fantastic pens, bombproof, great writers - sure! But, as I highlighted in my re-review of the...
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REVIEW: WINGBACK MECHANICAL PEN & PENCIL
From the UK comes Wingback, a small and relatively young EDC-focused brand with a strong focus on creating sustainable, durable products that last, manufactured on UK soil! Wingback's commitment to...
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REVIEW: ENSSO PIUMA POCKET FOUNTAIN PEN
The first half of 2022 has been a hectic one for me. Between ramping up the pace on my PhD project, teaching courses, grading papers, guiding student interns, and preparing for my first scientific...
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REVIEW: GRAVITAS SENTRY FOUNTAIN PEN
I'm a total sucker for Gravitas pens if you hadn't noticed yet, an addiction fueled by the fact that Ben Walsh (founder of Gravitas Pens) always seems to know exactly what I want in a pen! The last...
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REVIEW: MODERN FUEL BOLT ACTION PEN
Several years ago I reviewed (HERE) a then-Kickstarter project for what was - and continues to be - arguably the most overengineered mechanical pencil I've ever seen, by US-based brand Modern Fuel. The...
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REVIEW: KILK ORIENT FOUNTAIN PEN
I'm excited because I have an entirely new (to me) brand in front of me for review today! This bright and cheerful orange pen came from Istanbul in Turkey, made by the brand Kilk. I first encountered...
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REVIEW: GRAVITAS SENTRY BIG DROPPER & DELRIN FOUNTAIN PEN
Yes, it's no surprise that Gravitas has quickly become a sort of personal catnip for me - every new release looks more impressive than the last, and for the life of me I can't keep my wallet shut...
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REVIEW: PLATINUM CURIDAS FOUNTAIN PEN
To say that the Platinum Curidas had a bit of a false start would be the understatement of the century. Platinum's "Capless-killer" was extremely hyped when it was first announced in early 2020. But...
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REVIEW: GALEN LEATHER MAGNUM OPUS PEN CASE
Galen Leather has been a staple within our community for several years now. Along the way, I've tested and reviewed a fair amount of their products. The consensus always boils down to Galen being...
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RE-REVIEW: NAMISU NOVA STUDIO FOUNTAIN PEN
For a long time, the Namisu Nova was the pinnacle of minimal fountain pen design for me. I think it's even fair to say that Namisu was (one of) the brands that paved the way for the wide variety of...
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PAPER REVIEW: AJOTO POCKET PAPER NOTEBOOK
Ajoto - the British design brand known for THE pen - has expanded their product catalog with a selection of premium notebooks. Their new "Pocket Paper" notebooks landed on my doorstep a few weeks ago....
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