{"id":5209,"date":"2021-08-24T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-24T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/?p=5209"},"modified":"2024-01-15T14:05:40","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T19:05:40","slug":"pen-mini-reviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/pen-mini-reviews\/","title":{"rendered":"Pen Mini Reviews"},"content":{"rendered":"
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While I certainly think it’s worth reviewing some of these pens I picked up at the 2021 DC Pen Show<\/a>, this post is really just an excuse for pen porn and penabling. You’re welcome. \ud83d\ude42 I’m doing these in the order I bought them at the show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As usual, click on any image to view it larger. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Only interested in certain pens? No worries, jump to specific reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Iron Feather Creative<\/a> | Gravitas<\/a> | Divine Island Designs<\/a> | Namiki<\/a> | Mythic Pens<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Iron Feather Creative Art Deco Nibs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Iron<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Anyone who knows me even a bit knows that I ADORE<\/em> Iron Feather Creative<\/a>‘s carved pens. I don’t know if this pen actually had an official name, but given the styling, I’m calling it the Art Deco Nibs pen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s absolutely stunning, as all of Mr. Weaver’s pens are. The design is well thought out and expertly executed. The longer you look at it, the more details you notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Iron<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I love that it bears the hallmarks of hand carving. There is life and love in this pen. Even the finials are elaborately engraved with balanced designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Iron<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Iron<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For the amount of work, the Art Deco Nibs was a steal. I can’t emphasize enough how fabulous Iron Feather Creative carved pens are. If you have the chance to pick one up, do so!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gravitas Pens Rose Gold Aluminum Black Skull Edition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gravitas<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A Gravitas Pens<\/a> Skull pen was already on my wish list<\/a>. So when I found out Susan was selling hers, I jumped on it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ben Walsh commented on my haul photo to say only 4 had ever been made due to the manufacturing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The crispness of the design is stunning. Based off of Ben’s demonstrations of his finishes, I’m guessing this one is pretty sturdy. Not that I plan to test it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Gravitas<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Gravitas<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I have to hold the pen a bit further back than I typically would, since the grip flares out at the end. But, it’s pretty comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Gravitas<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

I really enjoy this pen, and look forward to using it for d\u00eda de muertos with my Mr. Cypress<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Divine Island Design Seashore<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Divine<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Seashore is a really fun pen that Divine Island Design<\/a> debuted at the DC Pen Show. It’s the first kitless pen I’ve seen with sand, starfish, and sand dollar. While fully enclosed, the texture you can see in the sand is incredibly cool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Divine<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It has one oddity. Apparently, the difference in environment between Florida and DC resulted in a slightly tight fit when capping the pen. But, it’s nothing bothersome. I’ll be interested in seeing if that goes away as the pen “gets used” to its new home. Not that it really matters to me either way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have three minor, nitpicky, critiques about the Seashore. These are less about complaining of an issue, and more about my thoughts on how to make an awesome pen even more impressive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n