Edding 55 Fineliner with Orange Ink Review

Edding 55 FinePen Orange

From the moment I started to write with this Edding 55 fineliner I wanted to while away the time doodling.  I can understand why Edding suggest these superior quality pens are ideal for preparing drawings, illustrations & sketches.  With a great choice of 16 colours with a mix of vibrant & more traditional shades your work could stand out in any crowd.

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The Fountain Pen Rest Stop

Iowa Pen Rest Stop

If you ever get an urge to take a road trip across the US, or just find yourself somewhere in Iowa with time on your hands, then there is a place every writer, penthusiast and fan of the written word should visit.

Believe it or not, it’s a highway rest area.

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Searching For The Perfect Pen – Guest Post By MJ Monaghan

Assorted Pens

(Editor’s note: MJ Monaghan recently wrote on his blog about how his search for the perfect pen had led him to experiment with fountain pens. We asked him if he would like to share his story with our readers, and he was kind enough to oblige. We hope you enjoy.)

Office supplies have always drawn me close – whether it be the feel of paper in my hand, the strength of a hole punch, the trusty adhesive label, or the simple joy of a three-ring binder – because they remind me of old-fashioned hard work and accomplishment.

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