Ink Links

– Pete in the library (Pete Scully)

– Atoma Notebook (Cool Tools)

– ACME Multi-Functional Pen 4FP Daytona (Multi Pen Dimensions)

– Add the X-Pen (The Carbon Fling)

– Pentel EnerGel Needle Point (Pocket Blonde)

– New Bic Disposable Fountain Pens (Pen and Paper Hoarder)

– Capless 1971 (Cronicas Estilograficas)

– Review of the Pencils.com Palomino-branded hardcover notebook (Woodclinched)

– Machined Pens! (Kara’s Kustoms)

– J. Herbin Fountain Pen Ink Cartridge - Eclat de Saphir (Office Supply Geek)

– Palomino Blackwing 602 (Stationery Traffic)

– Parker Jotter Mechanical Pencil (Good Pens)

– Pencil in a brush (inkpaint)

Marvy LePen Oriental Blue Review

Is anyone else’s first memory of the Marvy LePen seeing them at the Hallmark store? I distinctly remember them sitting there on the counter in all of their rainbow glory. I don’t recall ever buying one for some reason, but now that JetPens has started to carry them, I ordered up the Oriental Blue for review.

One of the defining aspects of the LePen is its long, slender barrel. If you have used a LePen before, then you have no trouble spotting one from a mile away. Another reason why this pen has been popular is the wide range of non-standard colors available. This Oriental Blue is a great example, but there is also Orchid Pink and Dark Gray among some of the 18 other shades.

The tip on the LePen is very soft - much softer compared to a Sharpie Pen, Sakura Pigma Micron, or any other similar pen. This gives it a unique feel when writing, sort of a cross between a brush and a plastic tip pen. I love how my lettering turned out on the page, but I do wonder a bit about the durability (which I haven’t tested).  Overall, it is a good pen as an option, but I don’t see it as a go to choice unless I am looking for a specific color. I could be wrong though since this seems to be a very popular pen.

New at Kickstarter: PHX-1 Design Tool Set

Did you miss out on the Pen Type-A Kickstarter project? If so, the recently released PHX-1 Design Tool Set might be right up your alley.

This is more than a pen - it is a complete design tool. The stainless steel body works with both Pilot Hi-Tec-C refills AND Uni-Ball Signo DX (UM-151) refills. It also contains an integrated hobby knife (works great with X-ACTO blades), and comes in a sustainable bamboo case topped by a custom designed seven measurement ruler.

There are a few early backer slots still open to get the PHX-1 for $40 including shipping. Once those are filled, the standard backer rate for one pen including shipping is $50. Be sure to check out all of the details and video on the PHX-1 Design Tool Set Kickstarter page.