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KraftyChloé

Jul 3, 20223 min read

Review: Caran D' Ache 849 Gold Bar

Sometimes, a pen surprises you. That's exactly what the Caran D'Ache Gold Bar did. I first saw it on the Gentleman Stationer blog, where...

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KraftyChloé

Jun 30, 20223 min read

Review: Monk Paper Lokta Writing Set

When I first started reviewing, I didn't expect to be analysing so much paper! In fact, I didn't think you could really review paper at...

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KraftyChloé

Jun 10, 20222 min read

Review: Kunisawa Sticky Memo Pad

If I can keep writing reviews like this, you're going to think I'm biased. I feel guilty. I'm a reviewer, I should be ruthlessly picking...

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Review: Anderillium Inks Cephalopod Series

KraftyChloé

Jun 9, 20223 min read

Review: Anderillium Inks Cephalopod Series

This is my first ink series review! You can expect to see more of these in the future as I sort out my ink-testing setup. I'm not...

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KraftyChloé

Jun 5, 20222 min read

Review: Private Reserve Neon Yellow

It's not my fault! I would never choose to subject my readers to such eye-searing shades of green. Or is it yellow? Whichever one it is,...

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KraftyChloé

Jun 1, 20222 min read

Review: Kunisawa Notebook

Please feel free to judge me as much as you like for owning so many notebooks. When there are such beautiful, functional notebooks as...

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Review: Urban Survival Gear TiScribe Go Dark Titanium - Full Size

KraftyChloé

May 31, 20223 min read

Review: Urban Survival Gear TiScribe Go Dark Titanium - Full Size

What a title. Aaaand it's another ballpoint review! (Ducks to avoid flying objects). I know, I know. I'm supposed to have converted to...

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KraftyChloé

May 27, 20221 min read

Review: Montblanc Royal Blue

Every fountain pen collector needs at least one good blue ink in their collection. The preferred shade varies from person to person -...

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KraftyChloé

May 22, 20222 min read

Review: Lamy Crystal Ink - Azurite

Next in the series of the Izumi Pens shimmer ink reviews is a particularly eye-catching ink, a beautiful combination of 'blurple' and...

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Review: Scribal Workshop Amethyst Purple

KraftyChloé

May 22, 20222 min read

Review: Scribal Workshop Amethyst Purple

Scribal Workshop are a small family-run business, and among their wares are several fountain-pen-friendly inks, such as a particularly...

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KraftyChloé

May 14, 20222 min read

Review: Penquisition PenSkew Slim

This has got to be one of the best products I've reviewed yet. Why? Look closely. Notice anything? This pen stand actually has the...

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KraftyChloé

May 8, 20223 min read

Review: Scout Books Notebooks

As if I needed any more notebooks... Luckily, the pocket notebooks that Scout Books sell are slim, perfect for jotting down notes or...

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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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KraftyChloé

Mar 29, 20222 min read

Review: De Atramentis Pink Rose Gold

Nobody gets to tell me that this isn't the best ink ever. NO. It is. Because it is pink and gold. Okay, I'll admit it, maybe not so good...

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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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