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KraftyChloé

Oct 25, 20232 min read

To What Level Should You 'Restore'?

Some vintage pen restorers have strong opinions about how far you should go when restoring writing instruments. There are those who do...

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KraftyChloé

Aug 10, 20234 min read

Review: Loclen Electa in Raw Brass

Carrying on with this year's theme of pocket pens, I'm reviewing the Electa from Loclen. I've grown to like brass pens more over the past...

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Review: Esterbrook Paradise JR Key Lime, 1.1mm Stub

KraftyChloé

Jul 17, 20234 min read

Review: Esterbrook Paradise JR Key Lime, 1.1mm Stub

After a good experience of the Esterbrook Estie (one of the few pens I own that I haven't reviewed yet) I jumped at the chance to try out...

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KraftyChloé

Feb 12, 20235 min read

Review: Elbwood PocketMaster

Thanks to Frank Pressentin of Elbwood, I now have an obsession with tiny, adorable fountain pens. The Elbwood PocketMaster may be the...

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My Journey on the Path of Writing Instrument Enlightenment

KraftyChloé

Dec 28, 20221 min read

My Journey on the Path of Writing Instrument Enlightenment

Those who subscribe to the PCA Pennant magazine may have noticed somebody new this November... Many apologies for throwing a short...

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KraftyChloé

Dec 3, 20223 min read

Osmiroid 75 Lettering Pen Set

You may remember that I adore stub nib pens. They just add something special to my writing that I can't get from other nibs no matter how...

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KraftyChloé

Nov 27, 20224 min read

Review: AuRola Handmade Fountain Pen

I've never seen a pen that reminds me so much of nature in all its beauty. I think that's one of the greatest advantages of pens made...

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KraftyChloé

Nov 13, 20223 min read

PhoenixPenStands

There aren't a lot of interestingly designed pen stands out there. The majority of them will be some kind of block, with holes cut out to...

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KraftyChloé

Oct 16, 20222 min read

Pen Storage Solutions

It happens to everyone who uses fountain pens eventually... You think you only need one fountain pen at first. Then you realise you quite...

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KraftyChloé

Aug 29, 20222 min read

On The Differences Between Grips

Any stationery enthusiast will know that there are a lot of different types of pen grip. Even among cheap disposable pens, there are...

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KraftyChloé

Aug 16, 20221 min read

But We Want Fountain Pens!

I've been listening to the Pen Addict podcasts from oldest to newest lately (should have started sooner - I have over 500 to listen to!)...

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Guest Post: Thin Strokes, Thick Strokes - 1.1 Lamy Stub Nib

KraftyChloé

Jul 13, 20223 min read

Guest Post: Thin Strokes, Thick Strokes - 1.1 Lamy Stub Nib

Today, we have a special post written by Dennis Moore of A Fleeting Ripple. Many thanks for the time and effort that you have put into...

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KraftyChloé

Jun 2, 20221 min read

Giveaway Winner!

Pardon my tardiness - first giveaway, technical difficulties! I chose the winner via random number generator, since all my subscribers...

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Review: Tuff-Writer - Precision Press Series

KraftyChloé

Apr 29, 20223 min read

Review: Tuff-Writer - Precision Press Series

Before you ask, the Tuff-Writer tactical pens are not meant to be used as weapons, for various practical and legal reasons. They are,...

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Review: Narwhal Original - Hippocampus Purple

KraftyChloé

Apr 27, 20223 min read

Review: Narwhal Original - Hippocampus Purple

This pen has been near the top of my wishlist for months. Pens with vivid colours and interesting designs attract my attention, and I...

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Review: Ti2 Design Techliner Grid- Blasted and Tumbled - Shorty 5.0"

KraftyChloé

Apr 20, 20225 min read

Review: Ti2 Design Techliner Grid- Blasted and Tumbled - Shorty 5.0"

Continuing my theme of ballpoint reviews, I bring you the Techliner! This pen is a first for me in many ways - I hve never used a...

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In Which Chloé Creates The World's First Frictionless Nib

KraftyChloé

Apr 6, 20224 min read

In Which Chloé Creates The World's First Frictionless Nib

Observe the photograph above. In it, you will see my first love. Yes, it all started out with a £20 dip pen from Pen Heaven. It's why I'm...

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KraftyChloé

Apr 4, 20221 min read

The Pen Addict Collaboration!

Brad (the Pen Addict himself) kindly allowed me to produce a post which he then published on his brilliant website! Scroll to the bottom...

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KraftyChloé

Mar 17, 20222 min read

What Is Your Favourite Pen?

Yes, that is indeed my collection. Do I need so many pens? No. Do they give me joy every single time I look at them? Yes! That's the...

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KraftyChloé

Mar 13, 20223 min read

Review: Franklin-Christoph 40

The Franklin-Christoph 40 is a rather intimidating pen. Some pens naturally look happy, carefree. Not this one. It regards your colourful...

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