{"id":12215,"date":"2023-12-22T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-22T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/?p=12215"},"modified":"2025-12-30T08:03:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T13:03:38","slug":"2023-pens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/2023-pens\/","title":{"rendered":"Year in Review \u2013 2023 Pens"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p>I&#8217;m proud of myself for sticking so well to my <a href=\"\/blog\/2022-purchasing-habits\/\">fountain pen purchase limit<\/a> this year. I went over by four, although one was an impulse purchase that may be a catch-and-release. I also didn&#8217;t expect my Stanford Pen Studio commissions to be ready so quickly. I thought I&#8217;d be counting them toward next year&#8217;s total.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike last year, I decided to add photos so you can see the pretties. Where possible, I&#8217;ve also linked to my dedicated blog posts. Now, enough chit-chat, this post will be long enough as it is. Onto the ranking!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Regrets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">46. Cheap Brass Pocket Pen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"784\" height=\"82\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-cheapBrassPen.jpg?resize=784%2C82&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Cheap Brass Pen\" class=\"wp-image-12228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-cheapBrassPen.jpg?w=784&amp;ssl=1 784w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-cheapBrassPen.jpg?resize=300%2C31&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-cheapBrassPen.jpg?resize=150%2C16&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-cheapBrassPen.jpg?resize=768%2C80&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Honestly, I shouldn&#8217;t have bought this pen. But, it was unique and cheap. Then, in researching it, I found that I could have gotten it for a tiny fraction of the already low price I paid if I&#8217;d purchased it from one of the Chinese sites (Temu, AliExpress, etc.). That made my impulse purchase seem all the more ill-advised. But, at least it wasn&#8217;t an expensive dumb purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">45. <a href=\"\/blog\/pen-porn-gioia-cameo\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"9994\">Gioia Cameo Edition Burgundy<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"181\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/cameo-cutout.png?resize=1080%2C181&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Gioia Cameo Edition capped\" class=\"wp-image-10064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/cameo-cutout.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/cameo-cutout.png?resize=300%2C50&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/cameo-cutout.png?resize=150%2C25&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/cameo-cutout.png?resize=768%2C129&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I honestly thought I&#8217;d enjoy this one. But, since it was a somewhat expensive mistake, I regret spending money that I won&#8217;t recover. I&#8217;m selling it for 80% of what I paid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The OK<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">44. <a href=\"\/blog\/pen-porn-retro-rainforest\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10742\">Retro 51 Rainforest<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"118\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/rainforest-cutout.png?resize=1080%2C118&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Retro 51 Rainforest\" class=\"wp-image-10996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/rainforest-cutout.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/rainforest-cutout.png?resize=300%2C33&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/rainforest-cutout.png?resize=150%2C16&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/rainforest-cutout.png?resize=768%2C84&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This pen is cute \u2014 I still love the tree frog finial. But, it can&#8217;t compare to other pens I&#8217;ve purchased this year<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">42. TWSBI Mini AL Grape and TWSBI Kai<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1079\" height=\"161\" data-id=\"12230\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-TWSBIMiniGrape.webp?resize=1079%2C161&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"TWSBI Mini AL Grape\" class=\"wp-image-12230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-TWSBIMiniGrape.webp?w=1079&amp;ssl=1 1079w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-TWSBIMiniGrape.webp?resize=300%2C45&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-TWSBIMiniGrape.webp?resize=150%2C22&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-TWSBIMiniGrape.webp?resize=768%2C115&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1196\" height=\"168\" data-id=\"12229\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-TWSBIKai.webp?resize=1196%2C168&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"TWSBI Kai\" class=\"wp-image-12229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-TWSBIKai.webp?w=1196&amp;ssl=1 1196w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-TWSBIKai.webp?resize=300%2C42&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-TWSBIKai.webp?resize=150%2C21&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-TWSBIKai.webp?resize=768%2C108&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It seems weird to put TWSBIs so far down my list. But, despite how much I love the nibs, I bought these for collectability. I&#8217;m collecting the Minis, and I have the Aurora and Draco, so I felt I should have the Kai. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Good<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">41. Caran d&#8217;Ache 849 London<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1103\" height=\"111\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-carandacheLondon-1.jpg?resize=1103%2C111&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Caran d'Ache 849 London\" class=\"wp-image-12233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-carandacheLondon-1.jpg?w=1103&amp;ssl=1 1103w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-carandacheLondon-1.jpg?resize=300%2C30&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-carandacheLondon-1.jpg?resize=150%2C15&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-carandacheLondon-1.jpg?resize=768%2C77&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This one is super cool, especially as I love London, but it can&#8217;t compare to custom pens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">40. Retro 51 x Goldspot Tea Time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"164\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-r51TeaTime.jpg?resize=1280%2C164&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Retro 51 Tea Time\" class=\"wp-image-12232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-r51TeaTime-scaled.jpg?resize=1280%2C164&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-r51TeaTime-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C38&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-r51TeaTime-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C19&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-r51TeaTime-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C98&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-r51TeaTime-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C197&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-r51TeaTime-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C262&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I enjoy tea, and this one has a cool design. But, at the end of the day, it can&#8217;t compare to some of my better purchases this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">39. <a href=\"\/blog\/pen-porn-kitsune\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11371\">Shibui Kitsune Converter Creepy Little Skulls<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/shibuiNorthKitsune-Cutout.png?resize=1080%2C140&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Shibui North Kitsune Converter\" class=\"wp-image-11373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/shibuiNorthKitsune-Cutout.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/shibuiNorthKitsune-Cutout.png?resize=300%2C39&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/shibuiNorthKitsune-Cutout.png?resize=150%2C19&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/shibuiNorthKitsune-Cutout.png?resize=768%2C100&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>only <\/em>reason why this one ranks this low is that I discovered that the barrel cap \u2014 to access the converter \u2014 doesn&#8217;t perfectly line up with the barrel when fully tightened. I find that <em>highly<\/em> distracting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">38. Skogsy Pens Cholla Micarta<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"182\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/skogsyMicarta-Cutout.png?resize=1280%2C182&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Skogsy Cholla Micarta\" class=\"wp-image-12123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/skogsyMicarta-Cutout.png?resize=1280%2C182&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/skogsyMicarta-Cutout.png?resize=300%2C43&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/skogsyMicarta-Cutout.png?resize=150%2C21&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/skogsyMicarta-Cutout.png?resize=768%2C109&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/skogsyMicarta-Cutout.png?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m happy to have a micarta pen in my collection. I&#8217;ve wanted one for a long time. And the model is nice. But, I can&#8217;t rank <em>everything<\/em> high. It just gets beat out by other, prettier, pens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">37. <a href=\"\/blog\/pen-porn-gravitas-universe\/\">Gravitas Universe<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/gravitasUniverse-cutout.png?resize=1080%2C142&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Gravitas Universe Full Size\" class=\"wp-image-9704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/gravitasUniverse-cutout.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/gravitasUniverse-cutout.png?resize=300%2C39&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/gravitasUniverse-cutout.png?resize=150%2C20&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/gravitasUniverse-cutout.png?resize=768%2C101&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Earlier in the year, when I bought this, I thought it would rank higher. But, it&#8217;s been a year for fantastic pen purchases. Unfortunately, this one isn&#8217;t helped by the <em>slight<\/em> metal-on-metal sound when unscrewing the cap. Even the tiniest details make a difference when ranking awesome pens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">36. Opus 88 Medusa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"165\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-OpusMedusa.png?resize=1280%2C165&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Opus 88 Medusa\" class=\"wp-image-12253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-OpusMedusa.png?resize=1280%2C165&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-OpusMedusa.png?resize=300%2C39&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-OpusMedusa.png?resize=150%2C19&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-OpusMedusa.png?resize=768%2C99&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-OpusMedusa.png?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I bought this for the material \u2014 which is pretty \u2014 and the theme. Depending on the day, I could see this going up and down by a few slots on my ranking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">35. Rob&#8217;s Penworks Taro Boba<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"221\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/robsPenworksBoba-cutout.png?resize=1280%2C221&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Robs Penworks Taro Boba Tea\" class=\"wp-image-12119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/robsPenworksBoba-cutout.png?resize=1280%2C221&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/robsPenworksBoba-cutout.png?resize=300%2C52&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/robsPenworksBoba-cutout.png?resize=150%2C26&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/robsPenworksBoba-cutout.png?resize=768%2C133&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/robsPenworksBoba-cutout.png?w=1307&amp;ssl=1 1307w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a cool idea, and I love that Rob was willing to work on it with me. It&#8217;s another one that, depending on the day, could move up or down on my list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">34. Rob&#8217;s Penworks Four Seasons Spring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/robsPenworksSpring-cutout.png?resize=1280%2C180&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Robs Penworks Spring\" class=\"wp-image-12120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/robsPenworksSpring-cutout.png?resize=1280%2C180&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/robsPenworksSpring-cutout.png?resize=300%2C42&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/robsPenworksSpring-cutout.png?resize=150%2C21&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/robsPenworksSpring-cutout.png?resize=768%2C108&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/robsPenworksSpring-cutout.png?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While I love sakura and am happy to have this pen, pink isn&#8217;t my favorite in the world, so it&#8217;s the lowest of my three season pens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">33. <a href=\"\/blog\/pen-porn-benu-sakura\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10053\">Benu Talisman Sakura<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/BenuSakura-cutout.png?resize=1080%2C199&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Benu Talisman Sakura\" class=\"wp-image-10104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/BenuSakura-cutout.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/BenuSakura-cutout.png?resize=300%2C55&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/BenuSakura-cutout.png?resize=150%2C28&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/BenuSakura-cutout.png?resize=768%2C142&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>More sakura! This one has blue, too, though, so it <em>just<\/em> slightly edges out the all-pink sakura pen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">32. Rob&#8217;s Penworks Four Seasons Winter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/robsPenworksWinter-cutout.png?resize=1280%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Robs Penworks Winter\" class=\"wp-image-12121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/robsPenworksWinter-cutout.png?resize=1280%2C200&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/robsPenworksWinter-cutout.png?resize=300%2C47&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/robsPenworksWinter-cutout.png?resize=150%2C23&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/robsPenworksWinter-cutout.png?resize=768%2C120&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/robsPenworksWinter-cutout.png?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you know me at all, you know I love winter. This is blue <em>and<\/em> has snowflake glitter. The model is a bit chunky for my general tastes, although I understand why that&#8217;s necessary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">31. Benu x Truphae Talisman Venus&#8217;s Hair<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"909\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-benuVenusHair.webp?resize=909%2C140&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Benu Talisman Venus' Hair\" class=\"wp-image-12243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-benuVenusHair.webp?w=909&amp;ssl=1 909w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-benuVenusHair.webp?resize=300%2C46&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-benuVenusHair.webp?resize=150%2C23&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-benuVenusHair.webp?resize=768%2C118&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 909px) 100vw, 909px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This one just edges out the Winter because it&#8217;s so shiny, and my crow-brain is strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">30. Rob&#8217;s Penworks Four Seasons Fall<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"204\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/robsPenworksAutumn-cutout.png?resize=1280%2C204&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Robs Penworks Autumn\" class=\"wp-image-12118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/robsPenworksAutumn-cutout.png?resize=1280%2C204&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/robsPenworksAutumn-cutout.png?resize=300%2C48&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/robsPenworksAutumn-cutout.png?resize=150%2C24&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/robsPenworksAutumn-cutout.png?resize=768%2C123&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/robsPenworksAutumn-cutout.png?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While I love the Winter, the color scheme on this one is my favorite of my three season pens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">29. Retro 51 x Metropolitan Museum of Art L.C. Tiffany Favrile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"158\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-r51TiffanyFavrile.jpg?resize=1280%2C158&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Retro 51 Tiffany Favrile\" class=\"wp-image-12234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-r51TiffanyFavrile.jpg?resize=1280%2C158&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-r51TiffanyFavrile.jpg?resize=300%2C37&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-r51TiffanyFavrile.jpg?resize=150%2C19&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-r51TiffanyFavrile.jpg?resize=768%2C95&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-r51TiffanyFavrile.jpg?resize=1536%2C190&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-r51TiffanyFavrile.jpg?resize=2048%2C253&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It has a peacock feather. I <em>love<\/em> peacocks. Not quite as much as dragons and hummingbirds, but still pretty high up there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">28. <a href=\"\/blog\/pen-porn-nahvalur-bunny\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"9916\">Nahvalur x Enigma Stationery Nautilus Brilliant Bunny<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"162\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/brilliantBunny-cutout.png?resize=1080%2C162&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Nahvalur Nautilus Brilliant Bunny\" class=\"wp-image-9857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/brilliantBunny-cutout.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/brilliantBunny-cutout.png?resize=300%2C45&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/brilliantBunny-cutout.png?resize=150%2C23&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/brilliantBunny-cutout.png?resize=768%2C115&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I really enjoy the Nautilus model. And the material on this pen is stupendous. But, for some reason, Nahvalur&#8217;s gold nibs aren&#8217;t as nice as their steel nibs. I might see about tuning it to see if I can like it more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">27. Esterbrook JR Beleza<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1131\" height=\"159\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-esterbrookJRBeleza.jpg?resize=1131%2C159&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Esterbrook JR Beleza\" class=\"wp-image-12244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-esterbrookJRBeleza.jpg?w=1131&amp;ssl=1 1131w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-esterbrookJRBeleza.jpg?resize=300%2C42&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-esterbrookJRBeleza.jpg?resize=150%2C21&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-esterbrookJRBeleza.jpg?resize=768%2C108&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This one is surprisingly weighty and well-balanced for its size. I could probably move up a bit in the ranking, but I&#8217;m also comfortable with it here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">26. Benu Talisman Lavender<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"170\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-benuLavender.jpg?resize=1280%2C170&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Benu Talisman Lavender\" class=\"wp-image-12235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-benuLavender.jpg?resize=1280%2C170&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-benuLavender.jpg?resize=300%2C40&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-benuLavender.jpg?resize=150%2C20&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-benuLavender.jpg?resize=768%2C102&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-benuLavender.jpg?resize=1536%2C204&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-benuLavender.jpg?w=1660&amp;ssl=1 1660w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This one ranks as high as it does because it&#8217;s scented, and that&#8217;s really cool. I&#8217;m sad that the scent will eventually fade. But, for now, I still get a whiff of lavender every time I uncap the pen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">25. Retro 51 Wars of the Roses, House of York<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"171\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-r51York.jpg?resize=1280%2C171&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Retro 51 Wars of the Roses House of York\" class=\"wp-image-12236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-r51York.jpg?resize=1280%2C171&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-r51York.jpg?resize=300%2C40&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-r51York.jpg?resize=150%2C20&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-r51York.jpg?resize=768%2C103&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-r51York.jpg?resize=1536%2C205&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-r51York.jpg?resize=2048%2C273&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m a bit of a Tudor history nerd. I know the Wars of the Roses weren&#8217;t directly related to Tudor history, but it&#8217;s Tudor-adjacent. Also, I want the whole set of three roses, so I needed this one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">24. Scriveiner EDC Copper<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/scriveinerEDC-cutout.png?resize=1280%2C169&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Scriveiner EDC Copper\" class=\"wp-image-12122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/scriveinerEDC-cutout.png?resize=1280%2C169&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/scriveinerEDC-cutout.png?resize=300%2C40&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/scriveinerEDC-cutout.png?resize=150%2C20&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/scriveinerEDC-cutout.png?resize=768%2C101&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/scriveinerEDC-cutout.png?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I finally got my copper pen, and I don&#8217;t have to deal with patina. Plus, this one has a good weight and a great nib.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">23. Pilot Custom 74 Benifuji<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"154\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-benifuji.png?resize=1280%2C154&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Namiki Custom 74 Benifuji\" class=\"wp-image-12251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-benifuji.png?resize=1280%2C154&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-benifuji.png?resize=300%2C36&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-benifuji.png?resize=150%2C18&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-benifuji.png?resize=768%2C92&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-benifuji.png?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I really just bought this for the nib (FM). I love Custom 74 nibs, and this was a size I didn&#8217;t have. It doesn&#8217;t hurt that it&#8217;s not one of the standard colorways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">22. <a href=\"\/blog\/pen-porn-tudor-armor\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10103\">Retro 51 x Metropolitan Museum of Art Tudor Armor<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"165\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Retro51TudorArmor-Cutout.png?resize=1080%2C165&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Retro 51 Tudor Armor\" class=\"wp-image-10230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Retro51TudorArmor-Cutout.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Retro51TudorArmor-Cutout.png?resize=300%2C46&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Retro51TudorArmor-Cutout.png?resize=150%2C23&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Retro51TudorArmor-Cutout.png?resize=768%2C117&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>More Tudor goodness. Because this one <em>is<\/em> directly related to Tudor history it rates higher. Also, the design is fabulous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">20. Nahvalur 365 Beluga and Nahvalur Voyage Vacation Troms\u00f8<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"162\" data-id=\"12245\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-nahvalur365Beluga.jpg?resize=1280%2C162&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Nahvalur 365 Beluga\" class=\"wp-image-12245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-nahvalur365Beluga.jpg?resize=1280%2C162&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-nahvalur365Beluga.jpg?resize=300%2C38&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-nahvalur365Beluga.jpg?resize=150%2C19&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-nahvalur365Beluga.jpg?resize=768%2C97&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-nahvalur365Beluga.jpg?resize=1536%2C194&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-nahvalur365Beluga.jpg?resize=2048%2C259&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"167\" data-id=\"12246\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-nahvalurVoyageTromso.jpg?resize=1280%2C167&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Nahvalur Voyage Vacation Tromso\" class=\"wp-image-12246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-nahvalurVoyageTromso-scaled.jpg?resize=1280%2C167&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-nahvalurVoyageTromso-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C39&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-nahvalurVoyageTromso-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C20&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-nahvalurVoyageTromso-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C100&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-nahvalurVoyageTromso-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C201&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-nahvalurVoyageTromso-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C268&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m setting these two at a tie because I bought them both for their materials. I like the Nahvalur steel nibs, and these pens gave me excuses to own both of these materials without buying &#8220;pretty ink sticks.&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Great<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">19. Pens By Pasquale Cerberus Neon Ribbon Demonstrator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"156\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/pensByPasqualeRibbon-cutout.png?resize=1280%2C156&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pens By Pasquale Ribbon Demonstrator\" class=\"wp-image-12117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/pensByPasqualeRibbon-cutout.png?resize=1280%2C156&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/pensByPasqualeRibbon-cutout.png?resize=300%2C37&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/pensByPasqualeRibbon-cutout.png?resize=150%2C18&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/pensByPasqualeRibbon-cutout.png?resize=768%2C94&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/pensByPasqualeRibbon-cutout.png?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This one is unique, <em>and<\/em> it&#8217;s colorful. That gives this pen an edge in my book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">18. Scribo Feel Spiaggia Rosa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ScriboSpiaggiaRosa-cutout.jpg?resize=1280%2C160&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Scribo Feel Spiaggia Rosa\" class=\"wp-image-12109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ScriboSpiaggiaRosa-cutout.jpg?resize=1280%2C160&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ScriboSpiaggiaRosa-cutout.jpg?resize=300%2C37&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ScriboSpiaggiaRosa-cutout.jpg?resize=150%2C19&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ScriboSpiaggiaRosa-cutout.jpg?resize=768%2C96&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ScriboSpiaggiaRosa-cutout.jpg?w=1521&amp;ssl=1 1521w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The material on this is just so awesome, it sneaks into the &#8220;great&#8221; category. I haven&#8217;t used the pen enough yet to have a good &#8220;feel&#8221; of the nib. *grin*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">17. Edison Pen Co. x Goulet Pens Nouveau Tequila Sunrise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"146\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-edisonTequilaSunrise-1280x146.webp?resize=1280%2C146&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Edison Pen Co Nouveau Tequila Sunrise\" class=\"wp-image-12241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-edisonTequilaSunrise.webp?resize=1280%2C146&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-edisonTequilaSunrise.webp?resize=300%2C34&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-edisonTequilaSunrise.webp?resize=150%2C17&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-edisonTequilaSunrise.webp?resize=768%2C87&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-edisonTequilaSunrise.webp?w=1432&amp;ssl=1 1432w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve wanted this one for so long that having it is sweet, sweet victory. Also, it&#8217;s bright and colorful, so, you know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16. <a href=\"\/blog\/pen-porn-tpc-wildflowers\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10659\">Tailored Pen Co. Churchill Wildflowers<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"145\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wildflower-cutout.png?resize=1080%2C145&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Tailored Pen Company Churchill Wildflower\" class=\"wp-image-10720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wildflower-cutout.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wildflower-cutout.png?resize=300%2C40&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wildflower-cutout.png?resize=150%2C20&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wildflower-cutout.png?resize=768%2C103&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another one I&#8217;ve been waiting for for a long time. Not <em>this<\/em> pen exactly, but one with flowers in the material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. <a href=\"\/blog\/pen-porn-18111-snow\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"9716\">18111 Night Snow<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"145\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/nightSnow-cutout.png?resize=1080%2C145&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"18111 Night Snow\" class=\"wp-image-9705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/nightSnow-cutout.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/nightSnow-cutout.png?resize=300%2C40&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/nightSnow-cutout.png?resize=150%2C20&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/nightSnow-cutout.png?resize=768%2C103&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another one I waited a long time for. Hmm, we&#8217;re getting a theme going. For the wait <em>and<\/em> the winter theme, this one gets to be a little higher than otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. <a href=\"\/blog\/pen-porn-shibui-north-pocket-fox\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"9992\">Shibui North Pocket Fox Copper Asa No Ha<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"167\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pocketFox-cutout.png?resize=1280%2C167&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Shibui North Pocket Fox Asa No Ha Cherry Black\" class=\"wp-image-9995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pocketFox-cutout.png?resize=1280%2C167&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pocketFox-cutout.png?resize=300%2C39&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pocketFox-cutout.png?resize=150%2C20&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pocketFox-cutout.png?resize=768%2C100&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pocketFox-cutout.png?resize=1536%2C201&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pocketFox-cutout.png?resize=2048%2C268&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pocketFox-cutout.png?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This pen was really unique to me for the design, the coating, the nib coating, and the decoration. And unique carries a lot of weight for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. <a href=\"\/blog\/pen-porn-benu-unicorn\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"9747\">Benu x Gourmet Pens Talisman True Unicorn<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/benuTrueUnicorn-cutout.png?resize=1080%2C155&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Benu Talisman True Unicorn\" class=\"wp-image-9703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/benuTrueUnicorn-cutout.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/benuTrueUnicorn-cutout.png?resize=300%2C43&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/benuTrueUnicorn-cutout.png?resize=150%2C22&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/benuTrueUnicorn-cutout.png?resize=768%2C110&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This one is colorful, shiny, and was designed in collaboration with a friend of mine. This makes it important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CyJs3eNNR14\/?img_index=6\">Den&#8217;s Pens Arawn<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"151\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-arawn.png?resize=1280%2C151&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Den's Pens Arawn\" class=\"wp-image-12250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-arawn.png?resize=1280%2C151&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-arawn.png?resize=300%2C35&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-arawn.png?resize=150%2C18&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-arawn.png?resize=768%2C91&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-arawn.png?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This pen ranks higher than you would expect because of the cap. This <em>isn&#8217;t<\/em> just a pretty ink stick. It&#8217;s also a fidget toy. I adore playing with the flats and divot on the cap. It&#8217;s the reason I bought it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. <a href=\"\/blog\/pen-porn-playful-paws\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11056\">Benu Euphoria Playful Paws<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"163\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cutout-BenuPlayfulPaws.png?resize=1280%2C163&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Benu Euphoria Playful Paws\" class=\"wp-image-11483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cutout-BenuPlayfulPaws.png?resize=1280%2C163&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cutout-BenuPlayfulPaws.png?resize=300%2C38&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cutout-BenuPlayfulPaws.png?resize=150%2C19&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cutout-BenuPlayfulPaws.png?resize=768%2C98&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cutout-BenuPlayfulPaws.png?w=1418&amp;ssl=1 1418w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t have to have been here very long to understand I love cats. So, a hand-painted pen with multiple cats has to be high on this list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Best<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Benu x Cult Pens Minima D\u00eda de Muertos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"196\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-benuDiaDeMuertos.jpg?resize=1280%2C196&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Benu Minima Dia de Muertos\" class=\"wp-image-12239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-benuDiaDeMuertos.jpg?resize=1280%2C196&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-benuDiaDeMuertos.jpg?resize=300%2C46&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-benuDiaDeMuertos.jpg?resize=150%2C23&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-benuDiaDeMuertos.jpg?resize=768%2C118&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-benuDiaDeMuertos.jpg?w=1381&amp;ssl=1 1381w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve been here for a while, you know about my other D\u00eda De Muertos pen. When I saw this one, I couldn&#8217;t buy it fast enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Cypress Kawari Nuri Pink<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"164\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-cypressKawariNuri.png?resize=1280%2C164&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Cypress Kawari Nuri Pink\" class=\"wp-image-12252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-cypressKawariNuri.png?resize=1280%2C164&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-cypressKawariNuri.png?resize=300%2C38&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-cypressKawariNuri.png?resize=150%2C19&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-cypressKawariNuri.png?resize=768%2C98&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-cypressKawariNuri.png?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I bought this second-hand from Candace (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/inks.and.anchors\/\">Inks.and.Anchors<\/a> on Instagram). She took good care of it, and it&#8217;s absolutely gorgeous. I love the pattern, colors, and bits of raden throughout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. <a href=\"\/blog\/pen-porn-sakura-nagare\/\">Sailor Pro Gear Sakura Nagare<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"152\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/sakura-nagare-cutout.png?resize=1080%2C152&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Sailor Pro Gear Sakura Nagare\" class=\"wp-image-10746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/sakura-nagare-cutout.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/sakura-nagare-cutout.png?resize=300%2C42&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/sakura-nagare-cutout.png?resize=150%2C21&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/sakura-nagare-cutout.png?resize=768%2C108&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For the story behind this pen, the gorgeous urushi and maki-e work, and the nib, this one gets a high rating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. <a href=\"\/blog\/pen-porn-precious-petals\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"9828\">Analog Notes Precious Petals<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"144\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/preciousPetals-cutout.png?resize=1080%2C144&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Analog Notes Precious Petals\" class=\"wp-image-9706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/preciousPetals-cutout.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/preciousPetals-cutout.png?resize=300%2C40&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/preciousPetals-cutout.png?resize=150%2C20&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/preciousPetals-cutout.png?resize=768%2C102&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I suggest you read my post on this pen. I&#8217;ll say only that the petals in it are from the first bouquet Jim gave me when we were dating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. <a href=\"\/blog\/pen-porn-harmony-hummingbird\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10973\">Benu x Luxury Brands of America Harmony of the Hummingbird<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"161\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/benuHummingbird-cutout.png?resize=1080%2C161&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Benu Euphoria Harmony of the Hummingbird\" class=\"wp-image-11017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/benuHummingbird-cutout.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/benuHummingbird-cutout.png?resize=300%2C45&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/benuHummingbird-cutout.png?resize=150%2C22&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/benuHummingbird-cutout.png?resize=768%2C114&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a sparkly Benu with a hand-painted hummingbird. Do I <em>really<\/em> need to say more?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Ryan Krusac Legend L14 Ashbain the Dragon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-RKDragon.png?resize=1280%2C199&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Ryan Krusac Ashbain the Dragon\" class=\"wp-image-12254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-RKDragon.png?resize=1280%2C199&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-RKDragon.png?resize=300%2C47&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-RKDragon.png?resize=150%2C23&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-RKDragon.png?resize=768%2C119&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-RKDragon.png?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve been interested in a Ryan Krusac dragon pen for several years now. I held off because I wasn&#8217;t sold on his designs where the dragon is battling a human. I saw this pen at the 2022 DC Pen Show, but didn&#8217;t buy it, and had to wait until the DC show this year. It&#8217;s great having a dragon-themed pen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOTE<\/strong>: I said plenty about these pens in my previous post, no need to repeat myself. If you&#8217;re curious about them, check out my <a href=\"\/blog\/2023-top-pens\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"12180\">2023 Top Tens post<\/a> or each pen&#8217;s pen porn post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <a href=\"\/blog\/pen-porn-sketched-fashion\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11977\">Stanford Pen Studio x Val Myburgh Sketched Fashion<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-SPSrococoFashion.png?resize=1280%2C155&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Stanford Pen Studio Sketched Fashion\" class=\"wp-image-12191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-SPSrococoFashion.png?resize=1280%2C155&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-SPSrococoFashion.png?resize=300%2C36&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-SPSrococoFashion.png?resize=150%2C18&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-SPSrococoFashion.png?resize=768%2C93&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-SPSrococoFashion.png?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <a href=\"\/blog\/pen-porn-mayan\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10225\">Iron Feather Creative Mayan Hummingbird<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"112\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ifcMayan-cutout.png?resize=720%2C112&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Iron Feather Creative Mayan Pen\" class=\"wp-image-10271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ifcMayan-cutout.png?w=720&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ifcMayan-cutout.png?resize=300%2C47&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ifcMayan-cutout.png?resize=150%2C23&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <a href=\"\/blog\/pen-porn-sps-hummingbirds\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10264\">Stanford Pen Studio x Marian Binder Hummingbirds<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"172\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/cutout-hummingbirdSPS.png?resize=1080%2C172&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Stanford Pen Studio Hummingbirds\" class=\"wp-image-10660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/cutout-hummingbirdSPS.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/cutout-hummingbirdSPS.png?resize=300%2C48&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/cutout-hummingbirdSPS.png?resize=150%2C24&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/cutout-hummingbirdSPS.png?resize=768%2C122&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <a href=\"\/blog\/pen-porn-ardently\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11458\">Stanford Pen Studio x Hanna Farmer Ardently<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"157\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-spsArdently.png?resize=1280%2C157&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Stanford Pen Studio Ardently\" class=\"wp-image-12185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-spsArdently.png?resize=1280%2C157&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-spsArdently.png?resize=300%2C37&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-spsArdently.png?resize=150%2C18&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-spsArdently.png?resize=768%2C94&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-spsArdently.png?resize=1536%2C188&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-spsArdently.png?resize=2048%2C251&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many pen porn posts coming, I just haven&#8217;t had time to take the photos. Between my paid work and some intense blog posts, I haven&#8217;t been able to make the necessary time until recently. But I have a long list of pens to feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">But Wait, There&#8217;s More!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"136\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-carandacheDragon.jpg?resize=1280%2C136&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Caran d'Ache 849 Dragon\" class=\"wp-image-12238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-carandacheDragon.jpg?resize=1280%2C136&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-carandacheDragon.jpg?resize=300%2C32&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-carandacheDragon.jpg?resize=150%2C16&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-carandacheDragon.jpg?resize=768%2C82&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-carandacheDragon.jpg?resize=1536%2C164&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cutout-carandacheDragon.jpg?w=1540&amp;ssl=1 1540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It seems like I do this every year. After finishing this post, but before actually posting, I purchased one more pen \u2014 not a fountain pen. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carandache.com\/us\/en\/ballpoint-pen\/849-ballpoint-pen-dragon-burgundy-special-edition-p-11463.htm\">Caran d&#8217;Ache Dragon<\/a> is my first year of the dragon purchase \u2014 I was born year of the dragon \u2014 and it&#8217;s gorgeous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you agree with my rankings? Do you prefer this year&#8217;s version with the photos, or last year&#8217;s without? Let me know in the comments! I&#8217;d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks for reading to the end, I hope you enjoyed my post. Make sure to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/racheldelafuente.us16.list-manage.com\/subscribe?u=d9c28d9c11226013eb8c0544e&amp;id=fb56c60d55\">subscribe to my blog<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/randomly_._rachel\/\">follow me on Instagram<\/a>&nbsp;so you don\u2019t miss any posts. I generally post at least once a week.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;m ranking all of the pens I acquired in 2023. Find out which pens I love, which are nice additions to my collections, and which ones I regret.<\/p>\n<div class=\"more-link-wrapper\"><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/2023-pens\/\">Keep Reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Year in Review \u2013 2023 Pens<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12257,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[54,420],"tags":[437,169],"class_list":["post-12215","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fountain-pens","category-non-fp","tag-end-of-year","tag-retrospective","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2023-yearInReview_featured.jpg?fit=288%2C288&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p8Z77k-3b1","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":12404,"url":"https:\/\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/2023-purchasing-habits\/","url_meta":{"origin":12215,"position":0},"title":"Reviewing My 2023 Purchasing Habits","author":"Rachel","date":"January 1, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"It's time to review my 2023 purchasing habits and see how I did. 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