Misfill, Bring It On Edition

Each week in Refill, the Pen Addict Members newsletter, I publish Ink Links as part of the additional content you receive for being a member. And each week, after 10 to 15 links, plus my added commentary on each, I'm left with many great items I want to share. Enter Misfill. Here are this weeks links:

— ’Bring It On' -- From spirit fingers to appropriation, the cult sports film is much more than a teen rom-com (ESPN)

— Review: Twsbi Diamond 580 Smoke Rose Gold Ii Fountain Pen Review (The Pencilcase Blog)

— TWSBI Reviews – 580 Diamond and ECO (Pen and Paper Geek)

— Andy Warhol on Race and Ethnicity (Hyperallergic)

— My Shift From Analog to Digital (the weekly pencil.)

— Aurora's Special Edition Red (Inkdependence!)

— AfroSurf: Forget blonde hair and blue eyes, here's the untold story of African surf culture (Creative Boom)

— Need a Friend? (Pen and Paper Geek)

— Muji 2B Natural Wood-cased Pencil (Writing at Large)

— The Prison Drawings of Frank Jones (Hyperallergic)

— Ink Review: Lennon Tool Bar Spring (The Well-Appointed Desk)

— Review: Otto Hutt design06 (UK fountain pens)

— Sailor Shikiori Fountain Pen Ink Cartridges Make Great Gifts! Also, They're Very Adorable. (Gourmet Pens)

— Moment Travelwear 21L Backpack & Pouches Review (Carryology)

— Hacking The Street: Bill Posters' Guide To Guerrilla Theatre (The Quietus)

— Chrome Industries Kadet Review (Carryology)

— A lavishly illustrated guide hopes to tell the complete story of the 'Art of Drag' (Creative Boom)

— Paper So Good It Should Be Illegal? Reviewing the Blackwing "Illegal Pad" (The Gentleman Stationer)

— Fountain Pen Shootout: Ensso XS Pocket Fountain Pen vs. Inventery Pocket Pen (SBREBrown)

— Review: Rotring Visuclick 0.7 Mechanical Pencil (Comfortable Shoes Studio)

— Ink Review #270: Diamine Bilberry (Fountain Pen Pharmacist)

— Best Sustainable Backpacks for EDC (Carryology)

— Julia Wertz (Uses This)

— Mother series merchandise line from Hobonichi Techo returning in 2021 (Nintendo Wire)

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Posted on August 30, 2020 by Brad Dowdy and filed under Misfill.

Misfill, Coffee Table Edition

Each week in Refill, the Pen Addict Members newsletter, I publish Ink Links as part of the additional content you receive for being a member. And each week, after 10 to 15 links, plus my added commentary on each, I'm left with many great items I want to share. Enter Misfill. Here are this weeks links:

— It’s Me, Your Coffee Table (Book Riot)

— Stabilo Boss Pastel Highlighters and Notes on Highlighting (Writing at Large)

— Review: PaperMate EverSharp (Comfortable Shoes Studio)

— Sharpener Showdown: Handheld (The Well-Appointed Desk)

— Ink Review #1242: Diamine Twilight (Mountain of Ink)

— Vintage-style portraits by Jenny Sampson that celebrate 'Skater Girls' along the West Coast (Creative Boom)

— How To Plan for Planners (Pen and Paper Geek)

— Jónsi shares collab w/ Cocteau Twins’ Liz Fraser, “Cannibal” (Brooklyn Vegan)

— What's In My Pockets: Back-to-School EDC V2 2020 (Carryology)

— Jordan Mechner on Journaling (Notebook Stories)

— Jeff Taekman’s Academic Writing Workflows (MacSparky)

— COVID-19’s Impact On Pelikan’s Operations (The Pelikan's Perch)

— Early thoughts (and some vandalism) on the Waterman Allure fountain pen. (Fountain pen blog)

— 16 medical illustrators doing groundbreaking work (Creative Boom)

— New Paper Samples Have Been Added and A Recent Change (Fountain Pen Love)

— Personal Pens: Danitrio Genkai (SBREBrown)

— Those Who Strive for Truth, Beauty and Justice (swissmiss)

— Another look at the Onoto Magna: Victory and Shakespeare pinstripes (UK fountain pens)

— Ink Review #267: Pilot 100th Anniversary Bishamonten (Fountain Pen Pharmacist)

— Fintech brand launches new identity with bespoke Pantone 'it' colour, Bondi Mint (Creative Boom)

— Review: Opus 88 Flow Fountain Pen (The Pencilcase Blog)

— Thurston Moore Covers Galaxie 500 (The Quietus)

— Brett's 2020 Podcasting Setup (Brett Terpstra)

— Pen Review: Cross Peerless 125 Fountain Pen (The Gentleman Stationer)

— How to Pack a Backpack: Use These Tips to Pack Like a Pro (GearJunkie)

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Posted on August 23, 2020 by Brad Dowdy and filed under Misfill.

Misfill, Pigeon Service Edition

Each week in Refill, the Pen Addict Members newsletter, I publish Ink Links as part of the additional content you receive for being a member. And each week, after 10 to 15 links, plus my added commentary on each, I'm left with many great items I want to share. Enter Misfill. Here are this weeks links:

— Pigeon Service (Henry/Bragg)

— Remembering Old Stationery Stores (I Love The Upper West Side)

— First Impressions: Leonardo Momento Zero in Primary Manipulation (The Gentleman Stationer)

— Here's How You Can Help Save the US Postal Service (Hyperallergic)

— Entry-level luxury: the ST Dupont D Initial (UK fountain pens)

— A look at the Diplomat Excellence A Plus fountain pen. (Fountain pen blog)

— Composition Book Round Up: Which to Stock Up (Comfortable Shoes Studio)

— Figurare Notebook Review (Fountain Pen Love)

— The Sailor Naginata-togi Nib (Flex & Other Follies)

— Four Ways to Carry the Galen Leather Zippered Pen Pouch (The Well-Appointed Desk)

— Ink Review #1239: Diamine Turquoise (Mountain of Ink)

— Not Traveling in my Traveler’s Notebook (Wonder Pens)