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Lamy Petrol Bottled Ink + Cartridges

May 4, 2017 by wonderpens Leave a Comment
Lamy Petrol Writing Sample

For 2017, Lamy released a special edition Al-Star, the Pacific, with matching turquoise ink, and also a special edition Safari, the Petrol. The fountain pen is a dark teal colour, with a matte texture and matching black trim – and the ink is also a great match for the name and the pen. Like many … [Read more…]

Posted in: Playing with Products Tagged: Kaweco, lamy, Lamy Petrol, special edition

The (Discontinued) Kaweco Sport Luxe Fountain Pen

November 18, 2015 by wonderpens 6 Comments

A few weeks ago, we paid a visit to our Kaweco distributors out in Burlington (more on that to come soon! including photos!), and it was great to see and hold and feel some of Kaweco pens we don’t regularly carry. We saw some real beauties, including the Kaweco 1910 Eyedropper ($550 CAD), which I … [Read more…]

Posted in: Playing with Products Tagged: Discontinued, Kaweco, Kaweco Sport Luxe

Kaweco Fountain Pen Nib Sizes

March 27, 2015 by wonderpens 3 Comments

Also known as: What Kaweco Nib Size Should I Get? Happy Friday! Even though the weekend is usually busier and more hectic than our weekdays, running the bricks & mortar, I guess remnants from when I was in the “real workforce” mean that I still get the Friday freedom jitters. Spring is basically here, or … [Read more…]

Posted in: Playing with Products, The Basics Tagged: fountain pens, Kaweco, Nib Size Comparison

The Kaweco Sport – Brown Edition

March 26, 2015 by wonderpens

We know the best things in life are brown. Worn-in leather boots, chocolate & coffee, some of my favourite inks like Lie de The or Diamine Ochre, and of course, this handsome prince: And, as a bonus, my favourite/only joke: what’s brown and sticky? (Continue reading for the answer!) Joining the ranks, we are now introducing … [Read more…]

Posted in: What's Happening Tagged: fountain pens, Kaweco, special edition

Kaweco Italic or Calligraphy Nibs – 1.1, 1.5, 1.9, 2.3

February 12, 2015 by wonderpens 2 Comments

Many companies make italic or stub nibs as an option for their pens, including Lamy, TWSBI, Edison, and of course, Kaweco. These “italic” or “calligraphy” nibs are primarily a European writing style, so you may not find them as often on Japanese or Asian pens, except as a music nib. These days, in my abundant … [Read more…]

Posted in: Playing with Products Tagged: Calligraphy, fountain pens, Handwriting, Italic Nibs, Kaweco
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