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Happy to see you here! Enter the world of KraftyCats and explore carefully crafted articles and unbiased product reviews produced by myself and the occasional guest poster. The furry assistant production managers, Charlie and Skipper, will often make unexpected appearances.... we hope you enjoy our blog!
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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...
KraftyChloé
Oct 25, 20232 min read
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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...
KraftyChloé
Aug 10, 20234 min read
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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...
KraftyChloé
Jul 17, 20234 min read
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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...
KraftyChloé
Feb 12, 20235 min read
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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...
KraftyChloé
Dec 28, 20221 min read
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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...
KraftyChloé
Dec 3, 20223 min read
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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...
KraftyChloé
Nov 27, 20224 min read
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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...
KraftyChloé
Nov 13, 20223 min read
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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...
KraftyChloé
Oct 16, 20222 min read
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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...
KraftyChloé
Aug 29, 20222 min read
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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!)...
KraftyChloé
Aug 16, 20221 min read
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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...
KraftyChloé
Jul 13, 20223 min read
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Giveaway Winner!
Pardon my tardiness - first giveaway, technical difficulties! I chose the winner via random number generator, since all my subscribers...
KraftyChloé
Jun 2, 20221 min read
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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,...
KraftyChloé
Apr 29, 20223 min read
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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...
KraftyChloé
Apr 27, 20223 min read
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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...
KraftyChloé
Apr 20, 20225 min read
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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...
KraftyChloé
Apr 6, 20224 min read
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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...
KraftyChloé
Apr 4, 20221 min read
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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...
KraftyChloé
Mar 17, 20222 min read
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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...
KraftyChloé
Mar 13, 20223 min read
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