The Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 692 - Wham! Namiki!

Oh cute, Pilot Juice Brunch Buddies … WHAM! NAMIKI!

Are you ever scrolling through a website or a social media feed and then WHAM! NAMIKI! I had that fun surprise during the show today, as I was trying to sort out what MARK’S has been up to since their 2023 acquisition by Pilot. Myke and I also break down my upcoming Top 5 $200-$500 Fountain Pens update, and discuss an epic Spoke Pen(cil) launch.

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Laconic Style Bookmarker Review

(Sarah Read is an author, editor, yarn artist, and pen/paper/ink addict. You can find more about her at her website and on Bluesky. And her latest book, The Atropine Tree, is now available!)

I love a good memo pad, and I love books and bookmarks, so when I saw a memo pad bookmark that I can put in my books, WELL. I had to try it.

The Laconic Style Bookmarker is a list-style memo bookmark that folds over your page, creating a raised tab that makes it easy to find your place. It comes in a variety of styles. There's the To Do list, which has 22 check boxes for your tasks; the Planning Memo ones that have grid paper; a Weekly planner list; a Monthly Planner list that has a line for each day of the month; a Meeting Notes design; and one specifically for Reading Notes. I have the monthly schedule style here, though I can easily see uses for all of them.

The monthly schedule allows for a quick note on each day of the month. It's perfect for tracking goals, daily tasks, remembering birthdays (Happy Birthday, Dad!), or blocking out a quick overview of the whole month's schedule.

Each month is its own sheet, with the month labeled at the top and the correct number of days listed below. The top of the sheet folds back, leaving the month label as a tab that sticks up above the page that the memo sheet is folded over. It's an effective design. The memo sheet stays in place, and the tab makes it easy to find.

The primary use for me is tracking writing word counts. I can record the daily count to keep track of my overall monthly progress. The bookmark stays in my writing notebook. I think I'll be ordering the reading notes ones, as well, for my book club notes.

The paper used for the bookmarks is decent. It won't stand up to very bold or liquid inks, but gel pens, ballpoints, or pencil work great. They aren't designed for two-sided use, so a little bleed-through isn't that big of an issue.

There are two full years (24 sheets) in this pack, and it costs $5 at Dromgoole's. I think that's a fantastic deal for these. They're clever and useful, and I could see myself using any and all of the available designs.

(This product was purchased at Dromgoole’s at regular price.)

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Pilot Kakuno Madoromi Series Fountain Pen Giveaway

The Pilot Kakuno is already one of my Top 5 Beginner Fountain Pens, so why not take the original and mix in some fancier color ways? The Kakuno Madormori edition is just that, with a range of translucent pastel barrels created to mimic subtle shades found in the sky. I have one to give away this week - the White barrel with a Fine Steel nib - so read the rules below and enter away!

Pilot Kakuno Madoromi Series Fountain Pen Giveaway