New Pen Day

For the pen enthusiast, having a new pen in hand is always a joy and an exciting experience. This series of articles describe my personal new pen days, of which there were many. Whenever my pen budget permits, I always look forward to a new pen day. 🖋


Pelikan M200/M205 Series:

Pelikan M200 Smokey Quartz and M200 Golden Beryl

Pilot Custom Series:

Pilot Custom Urushi Vermillion


Lamy Studio Imperial Blue Fountain Pen


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