Blog Update - Good News!!!

One of the main topics of discussion I have had with my co-workers at JetPens is what exactly do we want to do with The Pen Addict? The original thought was to create a new blog on JetPens.com and essentially relocate all new Pen Addict content over there. Well, there is definitely going to be a new blog at JetPens.com in the very near future, but we have come to the realization that it would be best to keep The Pen Addict up and running as it always has right here at penaddict.com.


So, what does this all mean?


First off, I am going to get to work posting content as I always have here. The Pen Addict is essentially going to be the exact same blog you have come to know over the past few years. I will continue to review products - both JetPens products and non-JetPens products - have giveaways, post Ink Links, and have guest bloggers. Basically, this means it will be business as usual at The Pen Addict.


Secondly, what is going to change? Nothing in the near term, other than some design updates. I work with some talented people and we are going to work together to update the layout of the blog. This likely won't happen for months down the line, but if you see design changes appear, just know that we are working on making the blog better.


Finally, I want to make clear that my opinions remain my opinions despite the fact that I have a new employer. I have always been open, honest, and unbiased about the products I have reviewed in the past, and that is going to continue just the same. If I love a product, I'll tell you. If I don't, I'll tell you that too. Pens and paper are such a personal thing, and everyone has different tastes. This is how I have always run this blog in the past, and there will be no change in that in the future.


Well, that is it in a nutshell. I'm excited to keep The Pen Addict going exactly as is. Time to get cranking on new content!


If you have any questions or would like clarification on anything I have posted above, please let me know in the comments section, or drop me an email.

Posted on May 13, 2011 and filed under General.

Uni-Ball Signo DX 0.38mm Blue Black #onepenoneday

Uni-Ball Signo DX


I am considering starting a small new project here at The Pen Addict that will help me revisit some of the pens that have I have forgotten about over the years. I am notoriously pen ADD, meaning I can't just use one pen all day long and be content. I always talk myself into reasons why I need to swap pens, get five of them out for a project, or really any excuse just to switch it up.


With my new One Pen, One Day project, I plan on picking out a pen in the morning and sticking with it throughout the day no matter what. This will allow me to put to use some really good pens I have been neglecting, and possibly getting a new perspective on pens I have liked or disliked in the past.


I haven't fully fleshed out this project, but right now the plan is to use Instagram out of pure simplicity for photos, and schedule a regular (possibly weekly) recap of what I have rediscovered about the huge number of pens I own. I want to try and keep it simple, but I am open to suggestions of how to set this up.


Any thoughts or ideas? Feel free to share them in the comments section.

Posted on May 11, 2011 and filed under #onepenoneday, Signo DX, Uni-Ball.