Ink Links

Inkbread has been added to the Blogroll, and also takes a look at some Lamy pens (Inkbread)

I love pens, but cool handwriting is another fascination of mine. Check out the samples on this thread at the Core77 Design Blog. (Core77)

I must get this pen case! (Super Limited Edition Blog)

JetPens love from The Knack (The Knack)

Great pic from Moleskinerie (Moleskinerie)

Pen Pics

I just posted the pictures from my latest order on Flickr - here are a few samples......

Updated Favorite Pens Ranking

I updated my favorite pen rankings on the sidebar to reflect what I am using and enjoying the most these days. All of the entries are linked to the post where I review the pen. After repeated use of both the Uni-Ball Signo DX and the Zebra Sarasa Clip, I have jumped them both from off the list to into the top five. They replaced the Pilot G-2 0.38 and the Pilot Precise V5 RT.

New Pens Are In

I just got my latest order from JetPens out of the mailbox, but it will probably be tomorrow before I have any photos up, and later in the week before I do any reviews. I've been really bogged down, but new pens always get me going again!

I Heart JetPens

My latest order should be in sometime later this week. Here is what I am eagerly anticipating:

1 x Pilot Hi-Tec-C Putimo Gel Ink Pen - 0.4 mm - Black
1 x Pilot FriXion Erasable Gel Ink Pen - 0.5 mm - Blue
1 x Pilot Choose Gel Ink Pen - 0.5 mm - Black
1 x Pentel Sunburst Gel Ink Pen - 0.3 mm - Blue
1 x Uni-ball Signo Bit UM-201 Pen - 0.18 mm - Black
1 x Zebra Sarasa Clip Gel Pen - 0.4 mm - Blue
1 x Pilot Hi-Tec-C Coleto 3 Color Multi Pen - Pen Body - Blue
1 x Pilot Hi-Tec-C Coleto Multi Pen Ink Cartridge - 0.3 mm - Aqua Blue
1 x Pilot Hi-Tec-C Coleto Multi Pen Ink Cartridge - 0.3 mm - Apple Green
1 x Pilot Hi-Tec-C Coleto Multi Pen Ink Cartridge - 0.3 mm - Baby Pink
1 x Pilot Hi-Tec-C Coleto 3 Color Multi Pen - Pen Body - Clear
1 x Pilot Hi-Tec-C Coleto Multi Pen Ink Cartridge - 0.4 mm - Aqua Blue

I am anxious to try out Pilot FriXion Erasable Gel Ink Pen, as well as the Pilot Hi-Tec-C Putimo, although I imagine it is the same as the other 0.4mm Hi-Tec-C pens, only smaller. I am also reworking my Coleto barrels, switching out my 2-cartridge models for the 3-cartridge. I like the size and the rubber grip on the 3-cartridge version much better.

JetPens.com TV - Pilot FriXion Erasable Gel Ink Pens

Interesting. I'll be sure to grab one in my next order, which I will be placing momentarily.

Review: Uni-Ball Boxy 0.5mm

This is a relatively standard issue model from Uni-Ball, very similar to the Uni-Ball Rollerball that has been found in desk drawers for years. I don't have one of the older models handy to compare to, but this model seems to write smoother than I remember the Rollerball writing. This is a nice pen, but it isn't going to replace any of the gel pens in my arsenal.

Review: Zebra Sarasa 3+S Multi-Pen/Pencil

I was jonesing to try out this pen even since I saw it in the new arrivals section at JetPens, and the JetPens gang surprised me big time when they included it in my last package. I have to say, the Zebra Sarasa 3+S lives up to the hype. Smooth and consistent ink from all three colors, plus the added fun of a mechanical pencil cartridge inside as well. My wife said again just yesterday how much she loves this pen, and I would have to agree.

Pilot Hi-Tec-C Putimo

New at JetPens.com - how cool are these? I was just thinking about placing a new order, so I will be sure to pick some up.

Ink Links

Mabelle with some great stuff from JetPens (Whimsy and Stars Studio)

Ana with a nice JetPens haul too! (Snowangels)

Maura with a killer robot sketch from Brian Taylor. I love this kind of stuff. (frag-ment-ed)

B2-kun takes a look at a massive amount of Japanese Brush Pens and Pencils (Lung Sketching Scrolls)

Roy Doty's Leap Year card (Boing Boing)