Disclaimer: I don’t earn any commission from promoting the products mentioned in this article. The following reviews are my honest feedback based on personal experience. One drawback (and perhaps a common nuisance) of writing with a fountain pen is that ordinary copy paper often leads to bleed-through or ghosting. I've tested all the pens in… Continue reading Jinhao 80 Review: Smooth Writing for Less
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Sketching with and Review of Vinta Inks’ A Holiday Feast Edition (Bibingka, Tsokolate, and Puto Bumbong)
The Christmas season has already arrived in the Philippines, and for many of us, that means company holiday parties, camaraderie, reunions, feasts, and, of course, raffles! Raffles are one of my favorite parts of the season because I’ve had a lucky streak—winning nearly every raffle draw at my previous company’s Christmas parties. I’ve also been… Continue reading Sketching with and Review of Vinta Inks’ A Holiday Feast Edition (Bibingka, Tsokolate, and Puto Bumbong)
What’s a good fountain pen-friendly paper and where to source them in the Philippines
If you've been following my blog for at least a year, you probably know by now that I primarily write with fountain pens. Over time, I've shared several posts about my collection, along with reviews and recommendations for those looking to get started without breaking the bank. In this post, I'll be diving into fountain… Continue reading What’s a good fountain pen-friendly paper and where to source them in the Philippines
Line-and-Wash Painting Using Fountain Pen, Inks, and Watercolors
Line-and-wash watercolor art is a technique that combines detailed line work, typically created with ink or fine pen, with washes of watercolor. The process generally begins by drawing the outline of a scene, object, or figure in pencil and then in ink - some sketch straight with ink. Once the ink drawing is complete and… Continue reading Line-and-Wash Painting Using Fountain Pen, Inks, and Watercolors
Fountain Pen Review: The Best Chinese Brand Fountain Pens in My Experience
It’s been nearly a year since I got into fountain pens (FPs), and in that time, I’ve hardly touched my ballpoint pens. I've even given away all my gel pens and refills to my students. Writing with fountain pens has been incredibly relaxing; now, I use them for everything from task and grocery lists to… Continue reading Fountain Pen Review: The Best Chinese Brand Fountain Pens in My Experience