KraftyChloé
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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