Carnival of Pen, Pencil and Paper - October 9, 2012

Welcome to the October 9, 2012 edition of carnival of pen, pencil and paper.

Editor's Choice: Articles that weren't submitted but that caught my attention.

Pen Envy- Azizah Asgarali of Gourmet Pens shows us her Daily Carry Pens
Baffled by the bevy of black inks? -Black Bottled Fountain Pen Ink Swabs  from the JetPens Blog

Pens

Millie presents The Platinum Plaisir: Better than a Lamy! posted at Planet Millie, saying, "A comparison of the Plaisir and the Lamy."
Rachel Goulet presents Pilot Vanishing Point 2012 LE- Charcoal Marble posted at Ink Nouveau.
Rachel Goulet presents Wed. Review: Stainless Steel Lamy 2000 posted at Ink Nouveau.
Rachel Goulet presents Introducing: Edison Beaumont posted at Ink Nouveau.
Rachel Goulet presents Wed. Review- Lamy Nexx & Nexx M posted at Ink Nouveau.
Rachel Goulet presents Wed. Review- Stipula Etruria Alter Ego posted at Ink Nouveau.
Alex Witte presents W.A. Stark 30 Cal Bolt Action Pen (Cocobolo and Gun Metal) posted at Economy Pens.
Sandra Strait presents Life Imitates Doodles: Review of the Zebra Z-Mulsion EX & Zebra Z-Grip Ballpoint Retractable Pens posted at Life Imitates Doodles.
kate marshall presents So many notebooks posted at Kate's Scrapbook, saying, "Suggested by Sue Strait"
Heather presents Stabilo Point 88 Pens posted at A Penchant for Paper.
Peter Warrior presents Uni-Ball UB-155 Micro Deluxe Review posted at Tiger Pens Blog.
Okami0731 presents Featured Pen - Allian East Meets West Maki-e posted at Whatever.
Cheryl presents Fountain Pen Basics: What essentials do I need with my first fountain pen? posted at Writer's Bloc Blog.
Alex Witte presents Schneider Xtra Hybrid .3 Needle Point Blue posted at Economy Pens.

Notebooks

Azizah Asgarali presents Review: Davis Leatherworks 3.5" x 5.5" Notebook Cover posted at Gourmet Pens.
Jonny presents Smart Blog: Benefits of Writing a Notebook posted at Smart blog, saying, "I'm really glad that you host this carnival."
Jonny presents Smart Blog: 9 Tips to Organise a Notebook posted at Smart blog, saying, "Hi, it's me again. This post of mine goes as a follow-up to the previous post that I submitted."
Travisthetrout presents Monthly Meetings Notebook from Printed Portal posted at Notes in a Book.
Heather presents Thrift Store Journal from Pierre Belvedere posted at A Penchant for Paper, saying, "I found this notebook at a thrift store, of all places, and I was pleasantly surprised by how well it stood up to writing with different pens. I would love to see this brand receive wider recognition."
Alex Witte presents Notice Life Work Stationary Review + Competition Giveaway posted at Economy Pens.

Office Supplies

Aisazia presents Review: Iwako Elephant Eraser posted at Ethereal Voices: Comic Progress Blog.
Sandra Strait presents Life Imitates Doodles: New tangle pattern WW and Review of the Rad and Hungry Rad and Hungry STMT X PERU KIT posted at Life Imitates Doodles.
Cheryl presents Protect Your Precious Pens! posted at Writer's Bloc Blog.

Art Supplies

bonnie jean woolger presents lost and found: shoplet and pilot posted at lost and found.
bonnie jean woolger presents shoplet and zebra posted at lost and found.
Aisazia presents Choosing a Sketchbook posted at Ethereal Voices: Comic Progress Blog.
The Tangled Penguin presents Shading with Copic markers posted at Tangle Patterns and Discussions, saying, "Introduction to shading with Copic markers... my new addiction!!"
Sandra Strait presents New tangle pattern Mortar and Review of Plike paper posted at Life Imitates Doodles, saying, "Plike=plastic + like. Pure cellulose, but with a velvety plastic feel. Long a printer's staple, Plike is fantastic for stamping, drawing and crafting."
Sandra Strait presents Two New Tangle Patterns & Review of the Clairefontaine GraF-it sketchpad posted at Life Imitates Doodles, saying, "Review of the Clairefontaine GraF it sketchpad."

Miscellaneous

Cheryl presents Ten Tips for Writing Thank You Notes posted at Writer's Bloc Blog, saying, "A thank you note including your fabulous calligraphy and artwork would be truly outstanding! Looking forward to browsing the carnival on your site."
@EuroPaper presents How to Write: Improving Your Cursive Skills posted at The European Paper Company.
@EuroPaper presents How to Write: A Letter of Resignation posted at The European Paper Company.
Rick Villa presents The Symbolism of Color - A Brief Guide | Personalized Stationery Blog - Gifts In 24 posted at Personalized Stationery Blog - Gifts In 24.

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