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Consult the Doctor Episode 79

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00:10 Why do some JoWo nibs don’t fit JoWo pens?

02:00 Best ink for flex?

04:15 Hopefulness affecting others?

07:00 The ideal course?

This entry was posted in Consult the Doctor and tagged cleaning new converters, right-facing scripts on May 6, 2026 by sbrebrown.

Onoto Scholar Fountain Pen Review

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This entry was posted in Fountain Pens, Reviews and tagged Cartridge-Converter, Fine Nib, fountain pen, onoto, review, scholar, Steel Nib on May 4, 2026 by sbrebrown.

What Are You Taking to Work (May 2026)

This entry was posted in What Are You Taking to Work and tagged desiderata pens, henry VIII, majohn, onoto, P140, safety pen, santini, soubriquet on April 29, 2026 by sbrebrown.

Onoto Royal Armouries Henry VIII Fountain Pen Review

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This entry was posted in Fountain Pens, Reviews and tagged armour of henry viii, Cartridge-Converter, fountain pen, Medium Nib, onoto, review, royal armouries, Silver, Steel Nib on April 27, 2026 by sbrebrown.

Consult the Doctor Episode 78

With today:

today:

00:15 Should you clean a new converter?

02:05 Permanent inks redux

04:20 Right-handed writing in left-direction scripts

06:10 Which one nib would you use forever?

This entry was posted in Consult the Doctor and tagged flex ink, ideal course, jowo nibs on April 22, 2026 by sbrebrown.

VENVSTAS Black Tie Fountain Pen Review

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This entry was posted in Fountain Pens, Reviews and tagged black tie, fountain pen, Medium Nib, piston-filler, review, Steel Nib, venustas, venvstas on April 20, 2026 by sbrebrown.

My Bag (and What’s in It)

This entry was posted in Gear and tagged bag, cargo, EDC, eddie bauer, everyday carry, review on April 15, 2026 by sbrebrown.

Majohn V1 More Cap Than Pen Review

This entry was posted in Fountain Pens, Reviews and tagged Cartridge-Converter, fountain pen, majohn, review, Steel Nib, v1 on April 13, 2026 by sbrebrown.

Coppertist.Wu Robot Arm Review

This product was kindly sent to me by Coppertist.Wu – thank you. You can use Stephen25 for a 25% discount there.

This entry was posted in Gear, Reviews and tagged coppertist.wu, desk accessory, fidget toy, review, robot arm on April 8, 2026 by sbrebrown.

Sailor 1911L with 18k Nib Fountain Pen Review

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This entry was posted in Fountain Pens, Reviews and tagged 18K Nib, 1911L, Cartridge-Converter, fountain pen, Medium Nib, review, Sailor on April 6, 2026 by sbrebrown.

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