Elemental Paper "Oxygen" Notebook Review

*Full-sized image* *here. The page on the left is the back of the page written in green above.*

This is a bit of a throwback review. When I first started the blog, the handwritten portion of the review was key. I wanted to be sure to show the ink and paper in action. For my Elemental Paper review, I wanted to direct my focus on ink and paper because there have been issues with some of the notebooks.

I had no issues using my wettest fountain pens on the page. No bleed, feathering, or ghosting to speak of. Kelli had the exact opposite experience. I can only review the product I have in hand, and mine is great. If I had Kelli's, it would be terrible - at least for fountain pens.

I linked to the original full-sized images above so you can get an up close look if you are interested. Pictures are worth 1000 words in this case.

(Disclosure: This notebook was my backer reward from the Kickstarter project, which I paid full price for.)

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Brad Dowdy and filed under Elemental Paper, Notebook Reviews.

Misfill, Expensive Nibs 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:

— September 2018 update on my fountain pen database (TooManyPelikans)

— Ink Review #459: J Herbin Bleu des Profondeurs (Mountain of Ink)

— The great uninking (UK fountain pens)

— Review: Wancher Crystal Fountain Pen (The Pencilcase Blog)

— Volume 2 and Beyond (The Leadhead's Pencil Blog)

— The Case of Naginata. I. The Press Release (Crónicas Estilográficas)

— Review: Robert Oster Plumb Nut (Alt. Haven)

— Comparaciones "ociosas": Los Avatares de Lamy Safari (El Pajarete Orquidiado)

— The 8 Best Small Japanese Brands You Should Know (Carryology)

— Richard Ayoade directs new video for The Breeders (It's Nice That)

— Dieter Rams notebooks from Field Notes (Fast Company)

— Ink Review: Robert Oster Carbon Fire (The Well-Appointed Desk)

Want to catch the rest, plus extra articles, reviews, commentary, discounts, and more? Try out a Pen Addict Membership for only $5 per month!

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Brad Dowdy and filed under Misfill.

Kunisawa Notebook Sampler Giveaway Winner

If there is a specific paper format you are looking for, it is likely that Kunisawa has one to fit your needs. From hard cover to soft, side-bound to top spiral, and even pocket and sticky notes, they have you covered. I have a sampling of Kunisawa notebooks to ship out, and the winner is: