FOUND AROUND FRIDAY: Leisurely Stroll Edition

Did you see the giveaway?  
There’s still time to enter right here.

I mentioned in the giveaway post that we should take a leisurely stroll through some older posts and then ended up just getting right to the point of the giveaway – ha!

So, let’s take that stroll through some posts of yore now . . .

I wrote about J Herbin Gris Nuage way back in 2012. I finally got my bottle of it a couple of months ago.

My first Lamy Safari.

I loved this now-discontinued ink.

One of my most-read posts was this review of Diamine Grey. It was also the beginning of spam posts for me. I saw it as a positive thing – at least someone was reading!

Swoooooooooon.

I’m so glad that this post about fake Montblanc Starwalker Fountain Pens at Costco has seen so much traffic. Buyer beware!

I love this pen. Seriously.

I didn’t think I’d like Noodler’s Liberty’s Elysium, but I ended up loving it.

Earlier this year, I met Susan Wirth at the LA Pen Show. She complimented my handwriting!

Diamine Flamingo Pink shades from pink to orange. How do they do that?

I sometimes look at this post and even pull the original sheet of Tomoe River Paper because it makes me that happy.

And finally, one post from Instagram . . .

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In closing, I want to thank you. These last two years of blogging have been wonnnnderful. I’ve made some good friends and have learned so much.  Thank you. Thank you.

I hope you have a wonderfully lazy weekend filled with lots of things you want to do.

xoxo

FOUND AROUND FRIDAY: Copic Marker Set Edition

On a recent “shopping trip” to Jet Pens, I picked up four packs of Copic Markers. Each set has four pieces.

I’m a total newbie when it comes to Copic Markers. If you read something somewhere else and it sounds better than what I’m saying here, I wouldn’t be surprised at all.

Copic Ciao markers are alcohol-based. This is good. The alternative is water-based. Alcohol-based markers will not react with the paper – this means that no how many time you go over the same spot, the paper will not become saturated and tear or pill like more traditional markers.

Copic markers are refillable, the tips are replaceable, they have a long shelf life, and the colors can be blended quite easily. They also come in about a zillion different colors.

Let’s explore….

Above and Below: The Blue Doodle Pack contains two Copic Ciao Markers (B24 and B12), one Copic Multiliner (.3mm in Cobalt), and one Atyou Spica Glitter Pen in Baby Blue.

Above and Below: The Brown Doodle Pack contains a similar assortment  – two Copic Ciao Markers (E31 and E35), one Copic MultiLiner (.3mm – Brown), and one Atyou Spica Glitter Pen (Chocolate).

The Copic Marker MultiLiners are “Copic Safe.”  This means that they will not blend with the colored Caio and Sketch Marker.  Nice because sometimes, you want a darker outline and you want that outline to stay put.  (Sketch Markers are the bigger better sisters of the Caio Markers.)


Below: The Copic Marker Cool Gray MultiLiner set. The set contains the same color ink in the following widths: .005, .1, .3, .5.

(Why do they put the UPC sticker on each marker when it’s sold as a set? Rhetorical. I know why; I just don’t have to like it.)

Below: The Copic Marker Broad Black Multiliner set. This set contains markers in the following widths: .5, .8, small brush, medium brush.

But how do they write?

They really are terrific. And while I’m usually not a fan of brown, I adore the brown set – you just don’t see markers with such terrific colors anywhere else.

I posted this picture on my Instagram feed awhile back. This is my entire collection (except these new ones). I found the holder at Bed, Bath & Beyond – it’s for make-up brushes.

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What do you think?  Do you have Copic Markers? Are you addicted and have all of the colors? Maybe you think it’s silly and the world should stick with fountain pens?

Have a great weekend, everyone!
xoxo

FOUND AROUND FRIDAY: What I’m Reading and Instagram Edition

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Earlier this week, I reached a whopping 900 Followers on Instagram.  I hope you’re one of them. I usually just have a list of links for you on Friday mornings. I’m going to sprinkle in some images this time.  Oh yeah, it’s getting wild and crazy here, people. You never know what I’ll do next 😉

On with the show . . .

Last night, Edison Pen Company announced their 2014 Limited Edition. Are you in? I’m a maybe.

Inkophile has the cutest watercolor paint tin!

Fountain Pen Physicist reviewed Leuchttrum’s Journal.  I have a couple of their products, but have never tried them – crazy. I need to get on that!  And I can’t even talk about this.

Gourmet Pens reviews the Pilot Knight.  And..this.

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I have a review coming soon – DeAtramentis Jasmine. Have you tried it?

I ordered mine.  And…omg. And…a new gray/grey ink!

Fun from Inkdependence.  I’ve played with doing this – just not like this.

Inklode is killing me.  I have around half a bottle left.

Kaweco review from MyCoffeePot.

Peninkcillin talks about a stained Kaweco and the DC Pen Show.

Pens! Paper! Pencils! reviews a Diplomat fountain pen. I once had a well-known person in the pen world try to tell me that within a few years, Diplomat would overtake Montblanc as the finest pen maker in the world.  Yeah, ok. That was 5+ years ago.

Mr. Mike Dudek of ClickyPost shows off his new Pelikan. I need it.

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Quick fact for you:  Alexander Hamilton was not a president, but his ink sure is pretty.

The Pen Addict reviews a glorious thing. (I agree.)

Unroyal Warrant fills a new Penvelope. And this!

In other and unrelated news, I’ve started reading this blog.  I’m fascinated – not in a good way.

Have a great weekend, friends!

xo

FOUND AROUND FRIDAY: Catching Up Edition

You guys. It’s August. Where did July go?

I was so far behind on my blog reading, but I’m all caught up now.  Check it out . . .

Inkophile reviewed an ink I have, but haven’t gotten to yet. I like the color!

Unroyal Warrant has a CRAZY Field Notes thing going on.

My Instagram buddy, Fountain Pen Physicist, is working on an epic ink test and a different sort of test for her students. (Pretty sure the answer is either 42 or yes.)

Peninkcillin has a detailed (in a good way) review of the Pilot Metropolitan. Check it out here.

Do you read Inklode? I’m gonna start.

MyCoffeePot looks at the Parker Duofold Centennial. He says it’s his most favorite pen and I can certainly see why. My goodness. (Watch the video – pretty sure I can hear him about to burst with giddiness.)

Office Supply Geek bought a Poppin notebook from Staples. After my other Poppin experiences, I’m going to pass. (Though I still have, use, and love the ruler!)

I’ve been excited about Kaweco lately. Check this one out from The Pen Cup. That milky color. I loves it.

New ink from J Herbin?  That’s what Inkophile tells us! I won’t be at the DC Pen Show – will you?

Oh my. A Colorado Pen Show. I love it there. I have good friends there. Hm.

And, finally, over on Instagram, I was getting ready to mail out some ink samples . . .

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Do tell. Which blogs should I be reading?

Have a good weekend!
xo

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Another week in the books!

First thing’s first….the Winner of the Apica Notebooks is Pikamookie. I’ve already sent you an email.
Here’s what I’ve been reading this week.
Inkophile talks palettes this week.
FPQuest reviewed the Sheaffer 300.  I’m kind of meh on this design. What do you think?
Gourmet Pens reviewed Rhodia Ice. It’s good paper, it’s her handwriting that I love!
Ink Nouveau (Goulet Pen Company) talked about Noodler’s Black Swan in Australian Roses. Yikes! Most people don’t seem happy, but I actually like the look of the new.
MyCoffeePot reviewed a Bexley Tuck-Away. Even though I was raised right there in Ohio, I knew so little about this pen company before reading this review and watching the video. It’s a BEAUTIFUL pen.
Office Supply Geek had a close look at Caran d’Ache Ifinite Grey – totally need to get my hands on this.
That’s all I have for you today. Well, except this CRAZY swab that I posted on Instagram.  LOVE LOVE LOVE.  Stay tuned for a full review…

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A reminder that I’m giving away a couple of Apica Notebooks.  Go enter to win.

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

Is your handwriting average?

Rita. Hayworth.

Pen Addict takes a quick look at the Parker Jotter 60th (!!) Anniversary Ballpoint Pen.

Dudek Modern Goods has a Summer Sale going on. Highly recommended.

PenINKcillin shows us how to disassemble a Lamy Z24 Converter. You’ll want to bookmark this post if you own a Lamy.

MyCoffeePot started a new pen blog.

I think Mr. Pentulant wants this pencil. He’s a mathlete, you know.

Finally, a couple of things from my Instagram.

Terrible little dog bumped my hand . . . .

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Celebrating IndePENdence Day . . .

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Happy Independence Day!

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

The Pen Addict reviewed Organics Studio Blue Merle Ink. I have some samples of Organics Inks – but haven’t used them. They had some problems a couple of years ago and I’m a little shy about them as a brand.

PenInkcillin reviewed Salior Jentle Apricot ink. Totally going to miss that ink!

Haha…look at what Inktronics did.

Inkdependence talked about the Pilot Petit 1.  I have this pen. Somewhere.

Whoa. Gourmet Pens get her hands on two Edison Pen Co. pens.

Fountain Pen Physicist looked at Pilot Iroshizuku’s Yu-yake. Is it bright enough?

And Ed Jelley managed to convince me that I need Rhodia Ice.

I talked about sending bits of color out into the world over on Instagram. I’m glad to send you one, too – just email your address to me.  I’m christine (at) christinewitt (dot com).

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Finally, July is Sarcoma Awareness Month (a rare sort of cancer). I’m a proud volunteer for Sarcoma Alliance and believe strongly in their mission to improve the lives of those affected by sarcoma.

Have a happy and healthy holiday!

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Ever wonder how much that converter will hold? Apparently, someone measured and you can read about it here.

Fountain Pen Quest reviews NockCo’s Pen Cases. These cases have received so much attention from the fountain pen community – I may need to check them out myself.

The Missive Maven posted about Postcard Happiness Project. I’m in!

Pens! Paper! Pencil! reviewed Sailor Jentle Apricot – a favorite ink of mine. Don’t get too attached, though – it’s being discontinued.

FP Geeks talks about taking care in how you store your pens.

I’m going to have this pen.

I’m thirsty. Really thirsty.

Have a good weekend! I’ll be back next week with a great new review!

xox

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I have a Major Big Post planned next week to discuss the picture above. Spoiler Alert . . . I love Dudek Modern Goods and you should, too.

On to this week’s finds . . .

Check out this cool pen that My Supply Room found on Kickstarter.

Lots of us have pen pals. Is it ok to have a pen pal of the opposite sex if you’re married? FPN members attempt to answer this question in three pages of posts.

The Unroyal Warrant takes a close look at the newest Montblanc ink. I have a bottle (or two) of this ink, but haven’t had the time to dive into it yet. Ditto for the Field Notes Arts and Sciences edition.

Fountain Pen Physicist scribbles with her new Noodler’s Ebonite Konrad.

Fountain Pen Quest reviews an oldie – the Waterman Edson in Sapphire Blue. This is a pen that is very near and dear to my heart.

Franklin-Christoph pen cases are the best!

I may have reached the tipping point with these Kaweco Sport pens.

Have a great weekend, everyone!

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Woooo..it’s Friday!

Mr. Pentulant is totally digging his new gig and we’re adjusting well to our new schedules. The dogs are doing the best they can, too. Ha.

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

Fountain Pen Quest reviewed Franklin-Christoph Black Magic Ink. I just received this ink and was looking forward to trying it, too. Yikes.

FP Geeks gave us a sneak peek at the Montblanc 2014 Writers Edition. It’s a no for me.

May as well face it, I’m addicted to Backpocket Journals. (I’m getting watermelon!)

LadyDandelion got a new (to her) Montblanc. I’m green with envy.  😉

Mr. Mike over at ClickyPost talked about the Pilot Falcon.

The Pen Addict showed off the Kaweco Dia2 – a pen I’d never seen. I love the way it looks!

I’m hungry. Really hungry.

Have a good weekend!

xo