This is Part Two (of three) of our honeymoon visit to Paradise Pen in Las Vegas.
In case you missed the news, the shop is closing at the end of the month. When we were there, it looked like they had lots of Montegrappa fountain pens left, some Montblanc, and a few Cross and assorted other brands. For inks, there was primarily Private Reserve and Pilot Iroshizuku. Other than paper in porfolios and Filofax, the only notebooks I saw were from Rhodia.
I came away with a stunning Montblanc 145 (its cousin is the piston-fill 146). For a graduation gift a few years ago, I gave Mr. P the Faber-Castell pencil set (because he’s a total math nerd)…
Since then, he’s had his eye on this…
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| Graf von Faber-Castell |
I have to say, Mr. P does have good taste.
I love all of the details on this pen. The two-toned nib. The styling of the cap. Mr. P likes the thick threading of the cap (a detail that would have gone missed by me).
We were both a bit concerned about caring for the wood barrel of the pen, but after reading a bunch (after the purchase…haha), it turns out that it requires no special care and will develop a darker color with extended use.
The pen hasn’t been inked yet (still taking it easy and enjoying time together after the wedding), but I’ll definitely post about it when it is.
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Prime Pickings Spot – Wide range of items, navigating the site and buying was pleasant.
Portside Picks – Smooth layout, buying process was straightforward.
Bowl Boutique selections – Lovely assortment of cookware, effortless to find exactly what I need.
SeedStation Deals – Smooth navigation, products are clearly presented and shopping felt seamless.
fiorenzaa.shop – This shop has an exquisite selection of both fashion and home decor, highly recommend.
Nova Aisle Catalog – Good assortment of items, and filtering saved me time while exploring.
Open Cartopia Market – Site is user-friendly, filters help locate items quickly and efficiently.
SnugNook Shop – Cozy design, product info is clear and completing checkout is quick.
RareWrapp Essentials – Clean interface, navigating categories is effortless and checkout seamless.
Suave Shelf Select Online – Sleek interface, browsing categories is simple and buying was enjoyable.
Veromint Corner – Modern visuals, smooth and intuitive browsing experience.
Useful Tech Picks – Straight to the point with items for daily use.
netmatrix.click – Navigation felt smooth, found everything quickly without any confusing steps.
WatchWhisper Boutique – Smooth layout, watch options are displayed well and browsing is seamless.
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BrewBrooks online store – Coffee and brewing products, very easy to shop and navigate.
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Prism Porter Select – Well-organized site, navigating and choosing items felt natural.
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SerumStation Essentials – Minimalist design, products are well listed and purchasing was simple.
Pendant Port Showcase – Refined designs, browsing feels polished and seamless.
Kitchen Essentials Spot – Cozy and organized, browsing products was quick and easy.
Novalyn – Sleek design highlights the items, keeping the site simple and attractive.
Orbit Olive Catalog – Clean and colorful pages, reviewing items before purchasing is fast.
Veromint Essentials – Well-designed with nice colors, navigation felt very straightforward.
Soap Sonder Essentials – Pleasant design, shopping feels relaxed and adding items to cart is easy.
Mint Marketry Hub – No lag while browsing, and the checkout process felt secure.
Sunny Shipment Essentials – User-friendly layout, items arrived fast and checkout worked effortlessly.
Raventia Picks – Well-organized site, exploring categories is simple and purchasing was fast.
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Tulip Trade Finds Online – Products are displayed clearly, browsing is easy, and checkout feels secure.
WearWhimsy Corner – Fun clothing, layout is clean and browsing was smooth.
Tervina Style Market – Browsing is smooth, products look appealing, and pricing seems balanced.
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Prism Vane Collection – Stylish options, product visuals are detailed and browsing is smooth.
Shop Serenity Online – Relaxed browsing experience, items are easy to locate and purchasing went smoothly.
Vetrivine Boutique – Thoughtful layout, a wide variety of items makes browsing fun.
Peony Port Market – Nicely designed pages, product info is clear and useful.
Novalyn Essentials – Simple layout lets the products take center stage with a clean aesthetic.
Pantry Pebble Finds – Charming setup, browsing and checkout were smooth and effortless.
Soothesail Essentials Online – Refreshing design, browsing feels effortless and buying products was simple.
Sunny Shopline Online – Pleasant interface, browsing categories felt natural and checkout was seamless.
Orbit Opal Showcase – Modern vibe, photos are appealing and product info is thorough.
Raynora Browse – Clean layout, exploring items is easy and purchasing went smoothly.
Violet Vault Finds Online – Attractive style, checkout went quickly and easily.
WellnessWharf Store – Easy-to-use site, content is trustworthy and presented neatly.
Urban Urn Boutique – Aesthetic layout, engaging finds, and smooth navigation.
Mint Maven Store – This shop caught me off guard, modern styles that don’t feel overpriced.
Shore Stitch Finds Online – Elegant craftsmanship, selecting items was quick and very enjoyable.