Is the Asvine C80 Fountain Pen Worth the Hype ?
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June 21, 2025 7:00 am
Join me as I unbox and review the Asvine C80 fountain pen in brown gold with an extra fine #8 nib! This elegant pen has been making waves in the fountain pen community, and I’m excited to share my first impressions with you.
In this comprehensive review, you’ll see:
Complete unboxing experience of the Asvine C80 brown gold
Detailed look at the extra fine nib performance
Inking process with beautiful KWZ Honey ink
Writing samples on premium Tomoe River 52g paper
Build quality assessment and design analysis
Value comparison with other pens in this price range
The combination of the Asvine C80’s smooth writing characteristics, KWZ Honey’s gorgeous color, and Tomoe River paper’s exceptional quality makes for the perfect fountain pen testing setup.
What do you think of the Asvine C80? Have you tried KWZ inks before? Let me know in the comments what fountain pen or ink you’d like to see reviewed next!
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The DWRDNET Stationery Feed Episode 14 Lisa Marie from Pourly Controlled
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June 20, 2025 10:46 am
In this episode, Lisa Marie of Pourly Controlled shares her journey from a stationery enthusiast to a blank maker. She discusses her love for pens, inks, and the creative process behind her unique blanks. Lisa reflects on the supportive community within the stationery world and her aspirations for the future, including attending pen shows and possibly creating her own pens.
Show Links
https://www.pourlycontrolled.com
https://www.instagram.com/pourlycontrolled/
https://www.logstotreasures.com (Zodiac Pen Company)
Takeaways
Lisa Marie’s passion for stationery began in childhood.
She transitioned from using pens to creating her own blanks.
The name ‘Pourly Controlled’ was a playful creation with her husband.
Lisa emphasizes the importance of community in the stationery world.
She draws inspiration from childhood memories and nature for her blanks.
Lisa’s perfectionism sometimes leads to discarding her own work.
She aims to create unique and innovative pen blanks.
The emotional connection to her creations is significant for Lisa.
Lisa plans to attend more pen shows to connect with the community.
She aspires to eventually create her own pens from her blanks.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Poorly Controlled
07:00 The Journey into Stationery and Pen Making
13:34 The Name Behind Poorly Controlled
17:19 Future Aspirations in Pen Making
21:50 Creative Inspirations and Naming Blanks
24:05 The Journey of Finding the Right Pen
27:35 Signature Style in Resin Blanks
30:40 The Emotional Connection to Blanks
34:49 The Art of Experimentation and Happy Accidents
38:00 Future Aspirations for Poorly Controlled
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Episode 13 Ana from The Well Appointed Desk
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June 19, 2025 5:18 am
In this episode, Derek Deweese interviews Ana from The Well-Appointed Desk, exploring her journey in the stationery world, her passion for fountain pens, inks, and papers, and the evolution of her blog into a thriving business. They discuss the importance of pen shows, the impact of tariffs on stationery products, and the vibrant community surrounding stationery enthusiasts. Ana shares insights into her ink collection, favorite stationery items, and the creative projects she undertakes, including her Patreon community and podcast.Show Linkshttps://www.wellappointeddesk.comhttps://www.wellappointeddesk.com/pen-show-schedule/https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2014/06/epic-refill-guide-rollerball-gel-and-ballpoints/https://wellappointeddesk.bigcartel.com/https://www.patreon.com/c/wellappointeddeskhttps://www.wellappointeddesk.com/?s=ink+destashhttps://youtu.be/R4NG5XDcCXQ?si=W8YnWji6ybekm_nKTakeawaysAna has a passion for fountain pens and stationery.She has streamlined her ink collection from 600 to 100 bottles.The Well-Appointed Desk started as a Tumblr blog.Ana’s favorite paper is B6 Stalogy.She emphasizes the importance of supporting Tomoe River paper.Ana’s Col-O-Ring project has become a staple in the stationery community.Pen shows are crucial for networking and product launches.The Patreon community offers exclusive content and a book club.Ana’s podcast discusses new releases and stationery trends.Future plans include expanding product offerings despite tariff challenges.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Ana and The Well-Appointed Desk02:53 Ink and Pen Preferences05:58 The Journey of Ink Collection09:06 Exploring Ink Archiving and Art12:01 The Importance of Paper14:53 Stationery Adjacent Items17:49 The Birth of The Well-Appointed Desk21:01 The Col-O-Ring Revolution23:53 The Evolution of Ink Swatching27:07 The Col-O-Dex and Its Creation32:46 The Birth of Rolodex Cards36:28 The Evolution of Product Offerings41:10 Curating a Unique Product Line47:39 The Role of Pen Shows in Business55:34 Comparing Pen Shows and Stationery Events01:03:30 Engaging the Community through Patreon01:08:31 Future Plans for Well-Appointed Desk
