Pilot Juice 0.38 mm Grape Review

The Pilot Juice is one of the best gel ink pens to enter the market this year. I was very happy with it when I first reviewed the 0.5 mm Juice, and even more happy to see that Pilot released the full line with an 0.38 mm tip. Micro tips for everyone!

The things I enjoyed in the 0.5 mm model hold true with the 0.38 mm. The line is sharp and smooth, the barrel is comfortable, and the wide range of available colors is fantastic. Most importantly, you can get this pen for $1.65. This is the point where I complain about not having a range of pens like this on US store shelves. It can't be because of the price - what is keeping this pen from hoping on a boat and coming over?

Maybe Pilot should share the greatest pen website ever (Update: No longer available) with its US customers and see what they think?

I present to you David Gedge, one of the great songwriters of my generation:

The Wedding Present performs "Heather" live on KEXP from Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop during SXSW. Recorded 3/15/2012. Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Shelly Corbett, Scott Holpainen & Christopher Meister Editing: Jim Beckmann http://www.kexp.org http://www.scopitones.co.uk/ http://www.mellowjohnnys.com

The Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 66 - Epically Trolled

In Episode 66 of The Pen Addict Podcast Myke and I update the Visionnaire Kickstarter project yet again and I begin to wonder: Are we being trolled here? I also talk about my off the cuff Field Notes rankings and then get into the issues I am having trying to limit my fountain pen load out.

Show Notes & Download Links

Help Wanted

Fall is my busy season at home, and in an effort to curtail any prolonged absencse like last year I am looking for some help with The Pen Addict. I have used, and will continue to use, guest posters, but I am looking for something more permanent this time. Here are the details for interested parties:

-- Located in the US.

-- Be able to complete one full product review per week.

-- Have excellent writing/grammatical skills and legible handwriting.

-- Have access to a quality camera.

-- Love pens and paper!

This is a year-round position. I am able to pay a small amount, which will be discussed via email with the candidates.

Still interested? Great! Here is what I need from you:

1. Send me a message via the Contact Page. The Subject should read "Help Wanted".

2. Tell me a little about yourself and why you would be a good fit. Include any links to your online presence if pertinent.

3. In 200 words or less, tell me about your favorite pen.

I'm not setting a deadline on this but I am looking to make a decision sooner rather than later. If I am interested in talking further I will email you back within a week.

Thank you!