XS Pocket Fountain Pen by Ensso (Sponsor)

The XS Pocket Fountain Pen, designed by ēnsso, was conceived with mobility in mind. It is one of the smallest fountain pens in the world, but it grows into a regular size pen when posted - making it ideal for everyday carry. In addition, the cap is secured by o-rings, allowing a fast uncapping for quickly jotting down your ideas.

The XS has twelve facets that prevent it from rolling down your desk and it is available in several aluminum and brass finishes. It is equipped with #5 Peter Bock nibs made in Germany and it uses standard international ink cartridges or small aerometric converters.

The XS is available to pre-order on Kickstarter at 50% off from the future retail price.

My thanks to ēnsso for sponsoring The Pen Addict this week.

PIUMA Minimalist Fountain Pen 30% Off Thru Friday (Sponsor)

The PIUMA fountain pen by Los Angeles-based ENSSO is a study in functional simplicity. It is named for the Italian word for feather as a reference to the simplicity of quill pens. It’s precision-machined from solid blocks of metal including aluminum, brass, and titanium. The interchangeable nib system made by Bock in Germany screws inside the pen grip and rests a few millimeters inside to create a unibody appearance. The cap threads are wider to allow a fast opening and closing of the pen. In addition, a millimetric gap defines the connection between the cap and the pen body.

In time for the holidays, ENSSO is offering a 30% discount on the PIUMA fountain pens until December 8. For more information please visit ENSSO’s website.

My thanks to Ensso for sponsoring The Pen Addict this week.

The Perfect Fall Ink Palette at Vanness Pens (Sponsor)

Everyone loves fountain pen inks that match the season, and Fall colors are the best in my book. If you are looking for an ink or four to match the season, Vanness Pens has you covered.

The Robert Oster inkArt.ink lineup is the latest release from this prolific Australian maker, and Terracotta is the perfect match for Fall. This brownish-orange comes in a massive 100ml bottle, and is designed for use in both fountain pens and for various art applications such as calligraphy.

Speaking of big bottles, the Akkerman Dutch Masters lineup features 120ml of inky goodness, with color #12 the shade of the season. This scarlet red ink is bright and beautiful, and performs wonderfully with nearly and pen and paper combination.

If you haven’t tried an ink from Callifolio yet, the wonderfully copper Anahuac is one of their most popular shades. Callifolio also gives you the option of ordering their ink in a pouch so you can use your own ink vessel to fill from.

One of the single most popular inks of the last year has been Bungbox Sweet Potato Purple, and it is a perfect shade for Fall. It is a rich purple, with hints of pink, red, and brown to give it the right tone for the season.

Vanness Pens not only have full bottles all of these inks, but large sample vials of each to give them a try before you buy. And, all orders over $40 receive free shipping in the US. My thanks to Vanness Pens for sponsoring The Pen Addict this week.