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Disclaimer:ย This review is based entirely on my personal experience after several hours of using the pen. I purchased the Jinhao 58 with my own money and do not receive any form of commission or sponsorship from the brand. All opinions shared here are my own. Please make purchase decisions at your own discretion. Hi, everyone!… Continue reading Fountain Pen Review: Jinhao 58 Fountain Pen (EF Nib, Spring-Inspired Colorway)
Iโve recently moved into a new placeโand itโs a dream come true. While itโs officially our familyโs secondary home near my workplace, Iโve begun to think of it as something more: my sanctuary. My babies visited me for the first time and spent a few days to keep me company while I spruced up our new… Continue reading A Space of My Own: Where Art, Science, and Stillness Meet
The name Kakuno (ใซใฏใ) is derived from the Japanese word kaku (ๆธใ), meaning "to write," and the suffix -no (๏ฝใฎ), indicating possession. Thus, Kakuno can mean โfor writingโ or โthe writerโs.โ This name suits these cheerful pens that make writing enjoyable, even for beginners. Let me explain. One of the things I enjoy about my… Continue reading Why the Kakuno Fountain Pens are the Best Beginner Pens Beloved by Me and My Kids
If you havenโt noticed yet, Iโve grown quite fond of writingโespecially with fountain pens. Naturally, that led me down the delightful rabbit hole of collecting not just pens, but also fountain pen-friendly notebooks and inks. Iโve written a few articles about some of the brands Iโve triedโhere are two of my recent ones, with snippets… Continue reading Review: Majohn Q1 Demonstrator Fountain Pen (Fine Nib)
Letโs talk about gel pens. If you love stationery like I do, you probably have a favoriteโor several! A colleague at work, who also uses fountain pens, suggested Pentel EnerGel for signing documents or jotting down quick notes. I tried his EnerGel and enjoyed how smoothly it wrote on regular copy paper. So, What Makes Gel Pens So Special? Gel pens… Continue reading Pen Review: Pentel EnerGel Gel Pens
Hi all,If you've noticed I havenโt been writing much lately, itโs because my schedule has been hectic! Today marks my first month at my new job, and commuting from my city to Alabang has been quite the challenge. The long distance means I have to leave home early to beat the trafficโand more often than… Continue reading From Commutes to Code: My First Month as a Tech Data Admin (Happy Labor Day!)
There was a time, not too long ago, when my inbox was filled with polite rejection emailsโsome from PhD programs I worked so hard to apply to, others from local jobs I thought I was qualified for. The worst case was not even hearing from the professors from universities abroad or HRs of private companies… Continue reading From Rejections to Redirection: How Setbacks Led Me to the Job I Needed
As a fountain pen enthusiast, Iโve always appreciated the elegance, smooth ink flow, and customization they offer. Thereโs 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 arenโt always the most practical choiceโespecially when speed, convenience,… Continue reading Effortless Writing, Zero Hassle: Why the Pilot Acro 300 is a Must-Try Ballpoint Pen
A few years ago, I picked up Zen in the Art of Writing by Ray Bradbury. It was a transitional period in my life. This was right before the pandemic. I had just left my corporate job. I was exploring ways to supplement our household income. At the time, I had no plans to pursue… Continue reading My Recommended Book for Writers: “Zen in the Art of Writing” by Ray Bradbury
Disclaimer: I donโt 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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