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-- Rotring Initial Fine Nib in Silver (East...West...Everywhere)

-- One of the Best Things About Running a Pencil Blog (Pencil Revolution)

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-- Mr. Wilson begins another DP Utility Notebook (Doane Paper)

-- The Faber Castell Sharpening Machine 1828 review (Lung Sketching Scrolls)

-- Eccolo World Traveler Lined Journal (Whatever)

-- Pentel Tradio Stylo Fountain Pen(isn) (Write to Me Often)

-- Mosaic: The Levenger True Writer Kyoto Fountain Pen (From the Pen Cup)

-- Pieritz Office Supplies (The Well-Appointed Desk)

-- The 2012 Tools and Toys Christmas Catalog (Shawn Blanc)

-- Moleskine Monday: A Comparison and Complaint! (Notebook Stories)

The Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 31 - Holiday Gift Guide

I just realized I never posted the link for Episode 31 of the podcast which Myke and I recorded earlier this week. We got together to discuss a few of our favorite stationery items this holiday season for addicts and non-addicts alike. Enjoy!

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Monteverde Poquito Ballpoint Pen + Stylus Review

I was surprised at how diminutive the Monteverde Poquito was when I opened the package. I ordered it myself, so you would think I knew what I was doing, but I honestly had to double-check the packing slip to see what the pen actually was. My next step was to bring up the product page on JetPens and REALLY make sure it was what I ordered.

Yep, it was, and I'm glad I did. This is one of the more surprising pens I have used in quite some time. Most mini or compact ballpoint pens I have reviewed in the past have ranged from passable to unusable. The Poquito trumps them all by a long shot.

Aside from the excellent barrel design, the 0.7 mm black ballpoint ink cartridge is the hero here. Crisp, clean, and smooth lines flow with no mess or skipping to speak of. It was a very impressive performance from an ink category that generally disappoints. It was so good I am going to actively search out other Monteverde refills to test out.

Writing is only part of the picture with the Poquito as it features a stylus as well. I reviewed another mini ballpoint pen with stylus that was horrible but the Poquito stylus handled everything I threw at it with ease. It didn't fail on any swipes or taps on my iPhone and was very responsive overall.

Welcome to my every day carry Monteverde Poquito.