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As a fountain pen enthusiast, I’ve always appreciated the elegance, smooth ink flow, and customization they offer. There’s something special about the way a fountain pen glides across the page, that tactile feel that turns even simple notes into an enjoyable writing experience. However, fountain pens aren’t always the most practical choice—especially when speed, convenience,… Continue reading Effortless Writing, Zero Hassle: Why the Pilot Acro 300 is a Must-Try Ballpoint Pen
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
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)
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
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
Hi, everyone! Since it has been a while since I wrote about fountain pens, blog snippet below, I thought I'd write about fountain pen inks this time around. https://thefabulousscientist.com/2023/07/16/my-personal-review-of-beginner-and-budget-friendly-fountain-pens It's close to one year now since I got introduced to fountain pens and as I look back, I realize I don't pick up ballpoint pens… Continue reading Vinta Inks- inks that are proudly made in the Philippines and why I love them!
Two years ago, a fellow homeschooling parent invited me to get into writing using fountain pen. Back then I was still learning how to paint with watercolors which meant I was busy studying all there is to know about the medium - from attending classes to reading through books. I then moved on to learn… Continue reading My current addiction: collecting, sketching, and writing with fountain pens
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