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Meet Pilot’s newest addition to the Vanishing Point line, the 2014 Limited Edition Copper. I had been admiring the Vanishing Point pens for a couple of years now, waiting to see if they would come out with a model that I couldn’t resist.As bright as a shiny new copper penny, this pen really called out to me. It is almost as much fun to just look at as it is to write with. The 2014 Copper pen comes with rhodium appointments on the barrel and clip and a rhodium-plated medium 18k gold nib, which I found to be a little...

Taccia Covenant Fountain Pen The Taccia brand first came to my attention with their Savanna line of buffalo horn pens. This is a unique pen, and Taccia has kept that uniqueness with the Covenant series of fountain pens. The first thing that comes to mind when looking at this pen is a cigar. The cap, which is more of a sheath than anything else, covers almost the entire length of the pen itself. When posted, only the front section of the pen is visible; when capped, only the rear section can be seen. It is a very interesting design, as...

Kaweco Ice Sport Red Transparent Ballpoint Pen I went pen shopping with my daughter and she fell in love with the Kaweco Sport pens. She is 5 and this series of pens are just her size. She went straight for the Ice Sport Red Transparent Ballpoint pen, since Red is her favorite color. The Sport series uses a standard mini ballpoint refill, so I can find the refills easily. The simple push button on the top is easy and smooth. The pen is a little over 4" long and about 1/2" wide. The octagonal shape prevents the pen from rolling...

Sheaffer Taranis Fountain Pen Most recognizable by the signature white dot which adorns the clip, Sheaffer has long been a respected name in the world of pens. Sheaffer collaborated with famed US architect Charles Debbas to bring us the Taranis line of pens. Debbas has taken his characteristic feature – minimalism – and melded it into this line. The overall shape and design of the fountain pen when capped is the definition of minimal, with a rounded middle slowly shifting to squared ends on either side. The clip is rectangular and fits nicely with the aesthetics of the body. Uncapped,...

Sailor 1911L Fountain Pen In 1981, Sailor introduced their 1911 series as a celebration of the company’s founding in its namesake year. The line can be had in a number of different sizes, shapes, colors, and nib configurations. The 1911L, which stands for Large, is a step up in size from the 1911S (Standard) both in diameter and length. Other than the nib, clip, and decorative rings, the pen is made entirely of resin. This imparts a light weight that is easy to handle, even in this larger iteration. The 21k Gold nibs range from Extra Fine all the way...