Taking a hiatus from your “real job” and starting your own business can be a bit of a risky thing. However, people wouldn’t be doing it if it weren’t for a few perks of being your own boss. Pro: You get to try all the new inks and pens and toys out first. Con: None. … [Read more…]
Most fountain pen inks are not super water-proof. There are some that are more waterproof than others, but most have some limited resistance. That is, if you spill coffee on your next brilliant idea and wipe it up, it should still be legible. If you are caught in the rain, it won’t disappear completely. Some inks … [Read more…]
The Grid came for another visit to our neck of the woods, this time for a closer look at some of the stuff we have in the shop. It is always exciting when someone comes to ask questions about the differences between paper and inks and pens and who are these crazy folks still using this stuff? Nancy Tong … [Read more…]
Happy Hallowe’en, and we hope you are all enjoying some tasty candy. Jon is eating the left-over chocolate from the shop. We are also celebrating by announcing the winner of our Hallowe’en Giveaway! (We played a drumroll here in store). Congratulations to CJ Ingram @bushrod on Twitter!! CJ, please contact us so we can get … [Read more…]
It’s finally time for our first giveaway! We have been saving one of our very last Lamy Al-Stars in the Limited Edition Matte Black for just this very occasion. Along with the pen is a bottle of Diamine Pumpkin (we’re saving up the creativity for the next giveaway…). Like us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter … [Read more…]