Pen Mail - Vintage OMAS Rinascimento Modello and Waterman 32v

In today's pen mail, I share my "new" vintage OMAS Rinascimento Modello and a vintage Waterman 32v lever filler.

Pen Mail - Cross Star Wars C3-PO, Vintage Waterman W2, and Pelikan M120

In a quick pen mail video today, I cover my new Cross Star Wars C3-PO, vintage Waterman W2, and Pelikan M120 fountain pens.

The Jim Hinze Custom Beacon Fountain Pen

Today I review the Beacon fountain pen custom manufactured by Jim Hinze of Hinze Pens in Texas.

Pen Mail - Pilot Tank 1970's Vintage Fountain Pen

In today's pen mail, I received a 1970's "new old stock" Pilot Tank fountain pen. I will show you the pen and how to make this eyedropper design pen to be able to use an ink cartridge or converter.

Retro 1951 Tornado Fountain Pen Review

Today I will review the Retro 1951 Tornado fountain pen.

Matthew's Recent Pen Acquisitions

Matthew shows off recent additions to his fountain pen collection. Stay tuned until the end for some special outtakes from the recording session.

Montegrappa Game of Thrones Westeros Edition Fountain Pen Review

The Montegrappa Game of Thrones Special Edition Westeros Fountain Pen.

Visconti Homo Sapiens Jade Limited Edition Fountain Pen Review

Today I review the Visconti Homo Sapiens Jade Limited Edition fountain pen.

Pen Mail - Montegrappa Game of Thrones Westeros and Vintage Sheaffer Cadet

In today's pen mail, I show you my Montegrappa Game of Thrones pen, Westeros edition, and my Vintage Sheaffer Cadet.

Pen Mail - Visconti Homo Sapiens Jade, Sheaffer Taranis, Jinhao Dragon Pen

Since the last pen mail day video, I have received a Sheaffer Taranis, which has been on my hit list for a while, another Jinhao Dragon Pen, and a Visconti Homo Sapiens Jade that is on loan.

Vintage 1950's USSR Soyuz Leningrad Fountain Pen

One addition to my collection that has seen a lot of use lately is a 1950's vintage Soviet Union Soyuz fountain pen manufactured in the Leningrad factory. I share the pen and my thoughts on it.

Thornton's Novice Disposable Fountain Pens

I purchased some packs of Thornton's Novice disposable fountain pens hoping to find a nice, inexpensive pen for use, travel, and giveaway. Were they just that? Watch and find out.

Yafa Scenario Fountain Pen Review

Sheaffer Imperial II Deluxe Vintage Fountain Pen Review

Today I review my vintage Sheaffer Imperial II Deluxe fountain pen. I love both new and vintage fountain pens, and enjoy a good old Sheaffer.

Birmingham Pens Model A Fountain Pen Review

Today I am reviewing the new Birmingham Pens in-house turned Model A fountain pen. This is the first batch of handmade pens created by Birmingham Pens of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I was fortunate to get in on the first ten ever created for retail sale. As a repeat customer of Birmingham Pens, I wanted to check out the latest incarnation of their business. Here is the Birmingham Pens Web Site

Latest acquisitions - Playboy, Wancher, Waterman, Italix, Birmingham

Since my last pen mail video, I have acquired a Wancher urushi maki-e, a couple of Watermans, an Italix Deacon's Doodle, a collection of Playboy Magazine branded pens, and the very first Birmingham Pens' offering of their Model A hand-turned pen.

Another pen mail day! Lamy Aion, Retro 51 Tornado, inks, etc.

Today was yet another pen mail day! From Anderson Pens, I got a new Lamy Aion, a Retro 51 Tornado, some ink samples, bottled ink, and a few other little goodies.

Pen Mail Day - Vintage Style

In today's pen mail, I got a Vintage Sheaffer Imperial II Deluxe Touchdown model and a Parker 95 in Laque Thulya finish.

Lamy Nexx Fountain Pen Review

A review of the Lamy Nexx fountain pen.

Pen Mail - Lamy Nexx, Conklin Duragraph Purple Nights, Osmiroid 65, and ...

Today was pen mail day! I show the newest arrivals, which include a Lamy Nexx, a Conklin Duragraph Purple Nights, two Jinhao demonstrator models, and Waterman C/F cartridges.

Wing Sung 3008 Fountain Pen Review

Today I review the Wing Sung 3008 fountain pen. This pen has gotten a lot of attention lately. Is the attention warranted? I will let you know what I think.

Finally back to doing a video. Recent acquisitions, recent experiences, ...

After a hiatus out of necessity because of work, vacation, and family, I finally was able to sit and record a video. I cover a few recent additions, upcoming additions, and where we are going next.

By Request: Jinhao 15 Fountain Pen Review

By request, I review the Jinhao model # 15 fountain pen. I used a different nib than came with the pen, however. I used a fude nib (that was given to me by chrisrap52 here on YouTube) instead of the erroneously sent fine nib that came with the pen. On a side note, I tried using a different microphone and was horrified to hear its results. I won't be trying that mic again.

Latest acquisitions and shopping advice

Today I cover some of my latest acquisitions, which include several Watermans, some Esterbrooks, Thornton's disposable fountain pens, a Baoer, a Jinhao, Montblanc 221, Monteverde Indicia; I also cover pen storage, ink sample vials, and the use of and lessons learned from wish lists.

Just an update

When your 5-year-old gets on your computer

This is what happens when you are not in your office and your five-year-old knows how to open your webcam software. He has done this more than once.

Aline Kelly's Life Remembered

This is the video that the funeral home provides to the family for the remembrance service and for posterity. They take scanned photos provided to them and produce a simple video in a generic template, but it is nice to have and see. This is what played during the visitation service for Grandma Kelly.

Homeland Season 7 (2018) | Official Trailer | Claire Danes & Mandy Patin...

Cross 3506 (Century) Fountain Pen Review

Today I review a somewhat vintage Cross 3506 fountain pen in lustrous chrome. For decades I have owned Cross ballpoints and was familiar with the quality of the Cross name. Cross now makes this pen under the Century model name.

PEN MAIL - Vintage Sheaffer Fineline, Waterman Jif, and Hero 91

It is another pen mail day in our household. My wife has been getting a lot of inexpensive Chinese pens from wish.com lately. The one I am showing today just happened to arrive this morning and it was still on my desk, so I am showing that one to you. I also show you the Waterman Jif I got since the last pen mail video. To top it off, I got an old Sheaffer Fineline pen that I was able to restore back to some semblance of glory and working order today.