Author: solespen

Oh, Platinum! Why did you name such a beautiful pen with a name that sounds so awful to English speakers?

Review by Jessica Coles The Platinum 5000-A Balance caught my eye a couple weeks ago when I noticed it had a gold

Since all the Baron Fig writing tools I had seemed to coordinate so well, I decided to just review them

Desiderata Pens is known for making some of the most unique pens that utilize the Zebra G calligraphy nibs in

Review by Laura Cameron When I first saw the Opus 88 Picnic in Purple ($99), I really wanted one.  So

One of my last purchases at the Chicago Pen Show was a total impulse purchase. I had wanted to buy

Review by Jessica Coles Last week I was handed the Monami Olika and asked to review it.  At first glance,

I’ve been seeing photos of Moonman pens all over Instagram and have wanted to try one, so I was amused

The Opus 88 Fantasia ($125) is a colorful pocket-sized pen with ebonite, striped cap and translucent acrylic body. This fountain