Quick Questions (1st August 2012)
Quick questions is a new series of posts dedicated to answering your questions and also addressing common problems we have come across ourselves. Now this doesn’t mean that Jono will only be talking...
View ArticleFountain Pen Guide Series, Session 1: Nibs, Feeds, and How They Come Together
Next Session: Filling Systems -> This is the first in a long list of guides all about fountain pens, ink, and everything that makes a fountain pen what it is. Fountain pens are one of the most...
View ArticleA Quick Update!
Hello faithful followers! Whilst we admit there has been a lack of updates as of late from us here at Pentorium, we still have it at the top of our to do lists! Charlotte and I have been very busy...
View ArticleDIY Pen Storage Display Trays
For Jono’s 20th Birthday earlier this month I made him some trays to store his currently inked fountain pens in as they were a mess all over his desk. They were such a hit he thought I should share...
View ArticleFor sale: A huge lot of vintage pens – Part 1, Parkers and Sheaffers
Now that I’ve gotten right into pen restoration and photography, it seems only natural to take some great pictures of pens and then give you the opportunity to have those pens! I have spent the past...
View ArticleThe Battle Between Japan’s Big 3
It’s no question that some of the best fountain pens made today are coming out of Japan. Quality and materials beyond most anything ever seen, and nibs that go finer than fine; Pilot, Platinum, and...
View ArticleMy Midori Traveller’s Notebook: The Perfect Organised Life
I’ve done it. I’ve finally got my Traveller’s Notebook right where I want it. For those of you that don’t know about the Midori Traveller’s Notebook, think of it as a super DIY Filofax, except...
View ArticleMy Favourite Pens (Video)
My collection of pens is getting larger all the time, but I do have a bunch that I like in particular. Here’s a list of those pens! Click here to view the video on Youtube! What are your favourites?...
View ArticleThe Big Rhodia Review Part 1: Bloc Pads
Rhodia is my brand of choice for almost everything I write on. Not only is the paper of utmost quality, but they come in a variety of sizes and ruling styles whilst also being very affordable. With...
View ArticleJustWrite Multi-Review #3: Sub $5 Fountain Pens
This post would not have been possible without the help of JustWrite Last time I wrote about cheap fountain pens, I was very impressed at the quality for pens that can be bought using spare change....
View ArticleBook Block Original – Custom Notebook Review
Notebooks are not something that are hard to find. There’s such a massive variety of brands and products around these days, that finding a notebook that suits your needs isn’t something that’s...
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