Blog Posts on lamy

Ink Review: J. Herbin Ambre de Birmanie by Rants of The Archer on Feb 27, 2012I miss writing ink reviews, really. I was supposed to write one for Valentine's, but the occasion felt too frivolous so I skipped it and chose a different ink color. I saved the red ink for the dark rainy days. One Saturday morning, when the sun was...

In Lust for Fountain Pens by Ina Chan on Feb 6, 2012This is probably long overdue–just like the rest of the things I’d like to talk/post/blog about–but I’m putting it up first before the other pictures I took with my… phone. [I am sincerely bummed over the prohibition of...

Notebook Review: Midori Traveler's Journal by Rants of The Archer on Oct 22, 2011The Midori Traveler's Notebook has been one of my grail notebooks for the longest time. When I started collecting (and using) high-quality notebooks, I read about it at Patrick Ng's Scription site, and instantly fell in love with it. I wanted it, but...

Fountain Pen Review: Lamy Safari Aquamarine by Rants of The Archer on Jul 14, 2011The 2011 limited edition Aquamarine Lamy Safari is now in Manila! The wait is finally over. I read about the new 2011 Lamy Safari color from Goldspot Pens' announcement in early February. Like many avid collectors of this line of fountain pen, I...

J. Herbin, Lamy, and Starbucks Go to CamSur and Caramoan by Rants of The Archer on Jun 16, 2011Last year, my Rhodia pad and Thein the Sheaffer franky went with us to Puerto Galera. This year, I brought along my Starbucks planner and white Lamy Safari loaded with J. Herbin Diabolo Menthe to CamSur Watersports Complex and the beaches of Caramo...

Review: Quiver Pen Holder by Rants of The Archer on Apr 19, 2011When I saw this newly-released pen holder late last year, I was both curious and excited because of its name. Most people know I named my blog after the centaur with a bow and arrow that is my sign, but only a few knows that I am a former archer.

Fountain Pen Review: Lamy Nexx by Rants of The Archer on Feb 3, 2011Here comes a first in the blog: a pink fountain pen!!! Cool, isn't it? But yes, I have a brand new pink Lamy Nexx fountain pen to review, a gift from the Philippines' Times Trading Company and Charlene Ngo. This pink version of the Nexx is among La...