Brassing Adds Character

Um…hello? Is this thing on?

rroossinck — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:54:34 +0000

I’m not totally sure that this is a triumphant return to all that was Brassing, but if nothing else, maybe it’s a few pictures and possibly some words every now and again. Lots has changed. Lots hasn’t. Keep writing, folks. That’s why we all picked up a pen in the first place, right? Filed under: […]

Lamy 2000: Did you know?

rroossinck — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:21:00 +0000

If you’ve been following Brassing for long, you’re probably aware that I think pretty highly of the Lamy 2000, and have owned several of them. Lately, though, I’ve learned a few things about the Lamy 2000 that I thought were/are pretty interesting (and potentially very helpful to some of you). 1. OEM nib sizes: EF/F/M/OM/B/OB/BB/OBB […]

Guest post #2: My obsession with the Parker Vacumatic

rroossinck — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:57:11 +0000

Okay, so many of you may have visited my friend Dan Smith’s blog and learned that he grinds custom nibs and that he loves to restore Parker Vacumatics, but one day over lunch not too long ago, I asked him why he loved Vacs as much as he does. This was his answer. It’s a […]

Guilty?

rroossinck — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:51:23 +0000

You be the judge… Remember kids…only YOU can prevent nefarious malfeasances towards unsuspecting inks. (Noodler’s Firefly is SO cool, isn’t it?) Posted in Fountain Pens, Fun Stuff, Ink, Odd & Unusual, Photography Tagged: blacklight, cool photography, Noodler's Firefly

Big news!

rroossinck — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:58:15 +0000

For quite a while now, many of you have known that I’m good friends with James Partridge, owner of The Pear Tree Pen Company…but here’s something that’s probably new to you! I’m delighted to announce that effective immediately, I’ve assumed day to day management of operations for The Pear Tree Pen Company! Yep…you read that […]