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It’s About That Time!
It’s almost vacation time for me, and what a vacation it is going to be. I’m heading to Japan soon, so for the first time in as long as I can remember, The Pen Addict blog will be quiet for a couple of weeks. If you want to follow along with what I am up to you can follow me on…
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Misfill, La La Land 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.…
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uniball One P uniball Zento 0.38 mm Rollerball Gel Ink Retractable Translucent Glitter Limited Edition Pen Giveaway Winner
I was way too #SERIOUSFACE with Monday’s review, so I had to lighten the mood with one of the products that has brought me the most joy this year. This uniball One P is one of my favorites, but I still don’t fully comprehend what uniball is doing here with the Zento…
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2026 BunguLA - A Brief Sunday Visit
( Kimberly (she/her) took the express train down the fountain pen/stationery rabbit hole and doesn't want to be rescued. She can be found on Instagram @allthehobbies because there really are many, many hobbies!. ) By the time I figured out that I could make it to the 2nd BunguLA…
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October Sponsor Spotlight
Pilot Custom NS Fountain Pen , via JetPens. Sponsor support is very important to me here at The Pen Addict. My sidebar advertisers put their faith in me to deliver good value for them month in and month out, and I want to shine the light on the best of the best for you. If you…
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Still No NaNo
I miss the camaraderie of NaNoWriMo, but I’m lucky to live in a community with many dedicated writers who get together year-round to support and encourage one another. And we do focus a little extra in November, still. It’s a habit, now, and a good one! So we’re doing an…
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The Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 739 - Accidental Stationery
Also this week: Is the Sailor TUZU Sailor’s best steel nib fountain pen? It’s go time! I’m headed to Japan next week, and Myke and I took this opportunity to talk trip prep. Where am I going? What am I doing? What am I bringing? Am I buying ALL THE STATIONERY??? We break it all…
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St. Jude Incentive Fulfillment Update
Postcarding. Hey everyone! I wanted to drop a quick note on incentive fulfillment from my St. Jude Fundraising campaign. Postcards are underway, Ink Pony paintings will start soon, and I’ll drop what I have complete in the mail by Monday. After that, it will be a couple of weeks…
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uniball One P uniball Zento 0.38 mm Rollerball Gel Ink Retractable Translucent Glitter Limited Edition Pen Giveaway
I was way too #SERIOUSFACE with yesterday’s review, so I had to lighten the mood with one of the products that has brought me the most joy this year. This uniball One P is one of my favorites, but I still don’t fully comprehend what uniball is doing here with the Zento…
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Sailor Pro Gear Regular Fountain Pen Review
Sailor has a Steel nib fountain pen problem, and that issue has come home to roost in the Sailor Pro Gear Regular Lucky Charm Fountain Pen . While there is nothing technically wrong with how this pen performs, which I will get into below, the combination of feel and price has me…
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Misfill, London Pen Show Autumn 2026 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.…
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Nahvalur Eclipse Fountain Pen Giveaway Winner
The Nahvalur Eclipse was one of the pleasant surprises of my 2025 review queue. The design is admittedly not for everyone, but as a retractable pen, it works well, and is fun to use. I have one Eclipse in the Hepatizon with Silver Trim , with a Fine Steel nib, to give away this…
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SPD: Sad Pen Day
( Kimberly (she/her) took the express train down the fountain pen/stationery rabbit hole and doesn't want to be rescued. She can be found on Instagram @allthehobbies because there really are many, many hobbies!. ) We’re all familiar with the acronym NPD for New Pen Day, or NID…
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The Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 738 - Technically Correct… Which Is One Kind of Correct
A Sheaffer … that’s interesting? There’s no better standard pen ranking list than Wirecutter’s Best Pens list, we just happen to be months behind mentioning it. We break that down, talk about two new(-ish) pen options in the $150-$250 price bracket, and try to figure out what…
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Esterbrook Niblet Fountain Pen Review
( Sarah Read is an author, editor, yarn artist, and pen/paper/ink addict. You can find more about her at her website and on Bluesky . And her latest book, The Atropine Tree , is now available! ) I don't think my obsession with pocket pens will ever fade (I sure hope it doesn't),…
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Meet Your Maker: Jeff and Susan Haskett, Red Branch Crafts
( Caroline Foty's first fountain pen was a 1970s Sheaffer No Nonsense that still writes perfectly. Since she discovered pens by independent makers, she wants "one of each, please" and wants to meet all the makers. Maybe you do, too. She lives in Baltimore with pens, cats, and…
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Nahvalur Eclipse Fountain Pen Giveaway
The Nahvalur Eclipse was one of the pleasant surprises of my 2025 review queue. The design is admittedly not for everyone, but as a retractable pen, it works well, and is fun to use. I have one Eclipse in the Hepatizon with Silver Trim , with a Fine Steel nib, to give away this…
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Leonardo Momento Zero Pausilya Fountain Pen Review
The Leonardo Momento Zero has been a long-time favorite in the fountain pen world, and on this blog. We have reviewed several Leonardo models since their launch in 2017, and they consistently rate as some of the best on the market. So why, if the Momento Zero has been reviewed…
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Misfill, L’il Dipper 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.…
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2027 Hobonichi Techo A6 Planner and Ocean Blue Cover Giveaway Winner
While I may not Hobonichi SZN myself, I always get excited to Hobonichi SZN for you! I have a planner and cover pairing for one winner this week, which includes the 2027 Hobonichi Techo A6 Planner and the A6 - Folio: Ocean Blue . The winner is: Congrats Brandon! I’ve sent you an…