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Sheaffer Intrigue

Apr 2, 2018
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I picked up this modern Sheaffer at a local stationery and gift shop that is closing. The first thing you notice are the interesting lines. The way the cap fits to the body is at an angle to the pen. This angle matches the angle of the inlaid nib. Before we go more into the pen, let’s look at the outside - the boxes. There is a simple white outer box.

Retro51 Hamsa

Feb 9, 2018
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On November 3, 2017, Retro 51 introduced the Tornado Yoga Edition - a pair of new Tornado models with a yoga theme. One was the Chakra and today’s model is the Hamsa.

Retro 51 Yoga Series: Chakra Tornado

Jan 31, 2018
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Whether a long time yoga practitioner or like me, you just remember a few poses from Wii Fit, the Chakra model Retro 51 Tornado could be for you.

Power Tank Sweet Tooth Combo

Jan 28, 2018
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A few years ago when I was first listening to the Pen Addict, I was listening to current episodes (around episode 50) and also going back and listening from the beginning. Way back in episode 5, Brad and Myke talked about a pen I still use today - the Uni Power Tank ballpoint.

Desk Pens

Oct 11, 2017
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Two Sheaffer Snorkels Desk pens adorn my desk at work. Desk pens on a desk, imagine that. I didn’t want them to be only decorative so I keep them inked.

Good Writers

Jun 26, 2017
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I am not talking about people who are good writers, but pens that write well. My pens I consider good writers remain filled with ink. I keep them ready for a card, letter or note. Each one of these pens deserves a quick mention.

EDC in My Pockets

Jun 21, 2017
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Bilbo: “What do I have in my pocket?”
Golem: “Not fair! not fair! It isn’t fair, my precious, is it, to ask us what it’s got in it’s nassty little pocketsess?”

Pocket Pens

Jun 15, 2017
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I almost always carry a pocket pen. Slipped in my front right pocket, a pocket pen settles in deep and safe. I can quickly access it on demand. Currently, three pens, including two fountain pens, fill this role.

Atlanta Pen Show 2017 Day 3

May 19, 2017
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Sunday morning found me back and Waffle House with Ana of the Well Appointed Desk. This would always be a good start to the day, but today was apropos since the emphasis was to be on people. The people are the best part of a pen show, plus my budget was nearly depleted. The show opened at 9:00 am and I was in by 9:01. I could only stay until about noon and I wanted to make the most of my time.

Atlanta Pen Show 2017 Day 2

May 15, 2017
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After checking the possibilities for new modern pens on Friday and considering my choices overnight, I arrived at the show with a plan. It was a close call but I decided on two pens instead of just getting a Kanilea Pen Company. Step one, Waffle House. Step two, check the Franklin-Christoph table right away. That was a good call because a model 66 in Italian Ice had been on my wish list and there was one.