Ink Bottle Series - New From Dudek Modern Goods

May 19, 2015

I'm pleased to announce the three newest offerings from Dudek Modern Goods! Coming up on the second year anniversary of the brand, I am extremely grateful for all of the tremendous support I've received from around the globe. Thank you for letting me make these pieces to share.

The three new products are part of the Ink Bottle series: The Main, The Writer, and The Workspace. The goal was to create elegant desk pieces that allow you to keep your favorite ink(s) close at hand as well as pens and possible notebooks.

THE MAIN

The smallest of the three, The Main holds one included 60ml amber bottle for your favorite ink and three writing instruments you want to keep close at hand.

Approx. dimensions: H 2.5" - W 4" - D 3"

THE WRITER

Slightly larger, The Writer provides space for two included 60ml amber bottles (so you don't have to choose only one favorite ink) and 9 of your writing instruments.

Approx. dimensions: H 2.5" - W 8" - D 3"

THE WORKSPACE

The largest piece in the Dudek Modern Goods line, The Workspace should provide ample room for all of your writing needs. Included are two 60ml amber bottles, room for 9 writing instruments and two slots for your favorite pocket notebooks or index cards.

Approx. dimensions: H 2.5" - W 10.5" - D 3"

Uni-Ball Air Rollerball Pen - New! (iPhone Used for Review)

May 14, 2015

I was at one of my local big box retailers recently and stopped by the pen aisle (who wouldn't?) and stumbled upon something new, the uni-ball Air rollerball pen. In blue! Of course I purchased a pack to try out and to give my thoughts.

Trying to remember, but I think a three pack ran me about $7, so not too pricey. Uni-Ball pens seem to be on the slightly higher price spectrum for your average throwaway, but this is pretty in line with others.

The pen is all plastic and has a sleek and futuristic looking black barrel. On the barrel is a sort of circuit board-esque/tribal design in contrasting matte and shiny black. The design does have some very subtle texture which almost subconsciously adds a slight amount of grip.

You have to run your finger or thumb across it and think about whether you feel texture or not, but it is there. I'm going to wager more for design rather than function.

The clip of the pen is an integrated piece of blue plastic that flows with the overall design of the cap. It isn't really an add on so much as it is a part of the overall cap design and aesthetic. It is super flimsy, but sufficiently stiff for its purpose. If you really bent it back it would strain the plastic enough to where it would no longer be effective.

How does it write? Extremely smooth and extremely wet. The pen pushes out a lot of ink and even on thicker paper like a Doane Paper pad, the letters feathered a bit. Rollerball pens are generally the sweet spot on these pads, but this one seems to react differently.

This leads me to believe that the function is not the same as your traditional rollerball. The tip of the pen seems to have a bit more of a flex to it, almost like a porous point.

The closest pen it reminds me of is the Pentel Rolling Writer, a classic rollerball (technically) that behaves a bit more like a plastic tip pen. A really strange hybrid, but one that makes for a super smooth writing experience. A pen I haven't used for awhile, but is really fun.

The lines seem to perform better on the Doane Paper Flap Jotter (slightly smoother paper), but the ink floats on paper like Rhodia almost like a fountain pen. This equals long dry times...

I think the Air is a really fun writer and is worth giving a shot, particularly if you have used a pen like the Rolling Writer before and enjoyed it. The feathering is kind of a pain due to the heavy ink flow which could cause some problems on most papers.

There doesn't seem to be much out there on this pen as of yet and I couldn't even find it on Uni-Ball's website...

Sailor Young Profit Fountain Pen Giveaway - WINNER!

May 14, 2015

Wow! Such a huge response for this giveaway with 423 entries. Thanks everyone for participating in the Sailor Young Profit fountain pen giveaway and thanks again to JetPens for making it possible. Please take some time to check out their site!

The random number generator has spoken and the winner is:

Katie!

Congrats! Please connect with me through the contact page with your details and I'll get your prize sent out your way. Remember...you have one week to connect or someone else wins!

For those that didn't win, stay tuned as I try to arrange giveaways pretty often on The Clicky Post. Thank you for reading!

Also, it was great to hear everyone's thoughts on what pens they are planning on purchasing next and thanks for sharing! Some of the most popular answers seemed to be the LAMY 2000, TWSBI 580 AL, Pilot Vanishing Point, or any number of Pelikan pens.