A couple of years ago I published ‘Expecto Patronum’, a review of the A6 Green Deer notebook by Dingbats; and now the time has come to once more say Expecto ‘Patronum’ and for Prongs to ride again. Continue reading “Expecto Patronum, Prongs Rides Again – Dingbats A5+ Green Deer Notebook”
Author: Charlie Rufus
Happy 40th Birthday Only Fools & Horses
40 years ago, today, The Peckham Posse first rode on to our screens in a yellow Reliant Robin three wheeled van and the legend was born. Continue reading “Happy 40th Birthday Only Fools & Horses”
Kabul Small Animal Rescue (KSAR)
Today I’m not writing about pens; today I’m writing to ask anyone who reads this post to stop for a few minutes and think. Continue reading “Kabul Small Animal Rescue (KSAR)”
Inks Of The season – Autumn
As I write the 1st of September is just around the corner and that means the beginning of Autumn is nearly upon us and I thought instead of writing another Ink Of The Month I would, this time, choose some seasonal colours and write an Inks Of The Season. Continue reading “Inks Of The season – Autumn”
Autumn Lamy
As you may have gathered (I do believe I might have mentioned it once or twice) I’m not a fan of the Lamy Safari and I don’t think it’s innovation just to bring out a new colour or two each year, however, this year, for me, is different. Continue reading “Autumn Lamy”
Ink Of The Month – August ’21 – Namiki Asa-Gao
Welcome to the somewhat belated Ink Of The Month for August; I’m sorry about the delay but work on a couple of projects did not go as planned so I’m running a little late with things but I aim to catch up over the next few weeks.
So, anyway on with the review. Continue reading “Ink Of The Month – August ’21 – Namiki Asa-Gao”
Happy Independence Day
The Carbon Desk Pen Stand That Isn’t
As anyone who has followed this site will know I’m a bit of a fan of the Platinum Carbon Desk Pen so when I was browsing on Amazon and found a Platinum desk stand for it, I couldn’t resist. Continue reading “The Carbon Desk Pen Stand That Isn’t”
Ink Of The Month – July ‘21 – Beaufort Inks Roasted Red
For July I dipped into my storage boxes and found a bottle of the unusually name Roasted Red from Beaufort Inks. Continue reading “Ink Of The Month – July ‘21 – Beaufort Inks Roasted Red”
Ink Of The Month – June ‘21 – Montblanc Royal Blue
If I were to hazard a guess, I would say that the colour of fountain pen ink that sells more than any other would probably be blue and on the spectrum of blue inks it would be inks such as Royal Blue.
A true go anywhere ink, you can take a pen loaded with Royal Blue or similar pretty much anywhere and no one will bat an eyelid; it is a truly universal ink. Continue reading “Ink Of The Month – June ‘21 – Montblanc Royal Blue”










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