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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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'Tis the Season... (and Stationery for the Student)

KraftyChloé

Dec 10, 20223 min read

'Tis the Season... (and Stationery for the Student)

For listening to dozens of Christmas songs a day, covering the house in glitter from sparkly ornaments, wrapping everything in fairy...

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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

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: 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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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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Review: Edison Collier Persimmon Swirl, 1.1mm Italic

KraftyChloé

Mar 13, 20223 min read

Review: Edison Collier Persimmon Swirl, 1.1mm Italic

Take some lava, fashion it into a fountain pen, and you have the Edison Collier Persimmon Swirl. Of course, unlike lava, this pen won't...

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KraftyChloé

Mar 8, 20222 min read

Review: Sailor Manyo Haha

Third in the series of Izumi Pens ink reviews is Sailor Manyo Haha, a lovely shade of pale blue. My go-to pen for ink reviews is a TWSBI...

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Review: Newton Pens - Red and White Marble

KraftyChloé

Feb 28, 20223 min read

Review: Newton Pens - Red and White Marble

First in the series of the 'Penstravaganza - Chapter Two' reviews is an analysis of a gorgeous red / dark pink fountain pen, from Newton...

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KraftyChloé

Feb 27, 20222 min read

The Penstravaganza - Chapter Two

March is going to be an interesting month at KraftyCats! One reason is that we have a review of a Galen Leather product coming very soon...

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