Carola
@fromcarola.bsky.social
Stationery and fountain pen enthusiast who loves planning and journaling.
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Creative Refills S2E2: Techo Kaigi and Creativity with Carola - PLOTTER USA
Creative Refills by PLOTTER USA is a podcast that talks about ring organizers and how to enjoy a creative life balancing digital and analog tools. S2 Episode 2 invites artist and creator Carola to the...
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If you’re into stationery, analogue tools, and planning, have a listen (I was a podcast guest!): magazine.plotterusa.com/creative-ref...
PLOTTER magazine feature 🌸💕
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From Ink to Florals: Carola's Creative PLOTTER Journey - PLOTTER USA
Vancouver artist Carola Sallis (@fromcarola) transforms fountain pen inks into abstract floral art using her PLOTTER system.
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November 9, 2025 at 6:04 PM
PLOTTER magazine feature 🌸💕
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magazine.plotterusa.com/plaza/from-i...
Reposted by Carola
Misfill, Blank Page Edition https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2025/11/9/misfill-blank-page-edition
Misfill, Blank Page Edition — The Pen Addict
The best pen review site on the internet. Gel pens, Fountain Pens, Japanese pens, and more!
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November 9, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Misfill, Blank Page Edition https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2025/11/9/misfill-blank-page-edition
If you’re into stationery, analogue tools, and planning, have a listen (I was a podcast guest!): magazine.plotterusa.com/creative-ref...
Creative Refills S2E2: Techo Kaigi and Creativity with Carola - PLOTTER USA
Creative Refills by PLOTTER USA is a podcast that talks about ring organizers and how to enjoy a creative life balancing digital and analog tools. S2 Episode 2 invites artist and creator Carola to the...
magazine.plotterusa.com
November 1, 2025 at 1:19 PM
If you’re into stationery, analogue tools, and planning, have a listen (I was a podcast guest!): magazine.plotterusa.com/creative-ref...
New fountain pens from the PNW Pen Show:
🖋️ SASHIKO by Schon DSGN for Custom Nib Studio (Perspective nib from Gena)
🖋️ Zodiac Pens (Capricorn) “Caffeine Withdrawals” by Brooks. I love this material because it’s like the section that Brooks created for the Esterbrook x TheCoffeeMonsterzCo Estie 🤩
🖋️ SASHIKO by Schon DSGN for Custom Nib Studio (Perspective nib from Gena)
🖋️ Zodiac Pens (Capricorn) “Caffeine Withdrawals” by Brooks. I love this material because it’s like the section that Brooks created for the Esterbrook x TheCoffeeMonsterzCo Estie 🤩
July 19, 2025 at 5:53 PM
New fountain pens from the PNW Pen Show:
🖋️ SASHIKO by Schon DSGN for Custom Nib Studio (Perspective nib from Gena)
🖋️ Zodiac Pens (Capricorn) “Caffeine Withdrawals” by Brooks. I love this material because it’s like the section that Brooks created for the Esterbrook x TheCoffeeMonsterzCo Estie 🤩
🖋️ SASHIKO by Schon DSGN for Custom Nib Studio (Perspective nib from Gena)
🖋️ Zodiac Pens (Capricorn) “Caffeine Withdrawals” by Brooks. I love this material because it’s like the section that Brooks created for the Esterbrook x TheCoffeeMonsterzCo Estie 🤩
I’m teaching a session on “Intuitive Floral Art” at the Adventurous Artist Summit, a free 2-day online event for creatives who want to make art for the JOY of it. 💫
🗓 June 25–26th 🎨 25+ workshops from artists who love all the mediums 🎟 Free to attend!
summit.theadventurousartist.com?ac=9odP0Dvp
🗓 June 25–26th 🎨 25+ workshops from artists who love all the mediums 🎟 Free to attend!
summit.theadventurousartist.com?ac=9odP0Dvp
Adventurous Artist Virtual Summit
The Adventurous Artist Summit is a Free 2-Day Summit for the Multi Passionate Artist!
summit.theadventurousartist.com
June 17, 2025 at 10:30 PM
I’m teaching a session on “Intuitive Floral Art” at the Adventurous Artist Summit, a free 2-day online event for creatives who want to make art for the JOY of it. 💫
🗓 June 25–26th 🎨 25+ workshops from artists who love all the mediums 🎟 Free to attend!
summit.theadventurousartist.com?ac=9odP0Dvp
🗓 June 25–26th 🎨 25+ workshops from artists who love all the mediums 🎟 Free to attend!
summit.theadventurousartist.com?ac=9odP0Dvp
Painting with fountain pen inks:
- Pennonia x Scriven Montreal Pen Show 2025 “Mossy Stone Wall” / “Mur de pierre moussu”
- Pennonia x Amarillo Stationery “Rosa Mexicano” and “Amarillo Antiguo”
- Pennonia x Scriven Montreal Pen Show 2025 “Mossy Stone Wall” / “Mur de pierre moussu”
- Pennonia x Amarillo Stationery “Rosa Mexicano” and “Amarillo Antiguo”
May 16, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Painting with fountain pen inks:
- Pennonia x Scriven Montreal Pen Show 2025 “Mossy Stone Wall” / “Mur de pierre moussu”
- Pennonia x Amarillo Stationery “Rosa Mexicano” and “Amarillo Antiguo”
- Pennonia x Scriven Montreal Pen Show 2025 “Mossy Stone Wall” / “Mur de pierre moussu”
- Pennonia x Amarillo Stationery “Rosa Mexicano” and “Amarillo Antiguo”
The official ink for the Scriven Montreal 2025 Pen Show is called “Mur de pierre moussu” (FR) “Mossy Stone Wall” (EN) and it’s such a gorgeous shade of moss green. It’s a standard fountain pen ink with lovely shading.
If you’re in the Montreal area, check out the Scriven Pen Show on May 24th, 2025!
If you’re in the Montreal area, check out the Scriven Pen Show on May 24th, 2025!
May 12, 2025 at 10:32 PM
The official ink for the Scriven Montreal 2025 Pen Show is called “Mur de pierre moussu” (FR) “Mossy Stone Wall” (EN) and it’s such a gorgeous shade of moss green. It’s a standard fountain pen ink with lovely shading.
If you’re in the Montreal area, check out the Scriven Pen Show on May 24th, 2025!
If you’re in the Montreal area, check out the Scriven Pen Show on May 24th, 2025!
New fountain pen unboxing day (using Atlas Stationers credit): Benu Pixie (B nib), Tom’s Studio pocket fp (titanium flex), Pilot E95S (M nib). So excited to ink them up and write. ✍🏽
April 30, 2025 at 9:46 PM
New fountain pen unboxing day (using Atlas Stationers credit): Benu Pixie (B nib), Tom’s Studio pocket fp (titanium flex), Pilot E95S (M nib). So excited to ink them up and write. ✍🏽
Up on my YT channel: a closer look at the Esterbrook x TCMC Estie fountain pen, matching ink called “Forgotten Iced Coffee” and blotter paper set.
🖋️ I compared the Journaler nib from Esterbrook to a custom ground Broad Journaler nib (both ground by Gena) in the video.
youtu.be/ZdovH9drbpo
🖋️ I compared the Journaler nib from Esterbrook to a custom ground Broad Journaler nib (both ground by Gena) in the video.
youtu.be/ZdovH9drbpo
Esterbrook x TheCoffeeMonsterzCo Estie with a Journaler Nib #fountainpen
YouTube video by From Carola
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April 27, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Up on my YT channel: a closer look at the Esterbrook x TCMC Estie fountain pen, matching ink called “Forgotten Iced Coffee” and blotter paper set.
🖋️ I compared the Journaler nib from Esterbrook to a custom ground Broad Journaler nib (both ground by Gena) in the video.
youtu.be/ZdovH9drbpo
🖋️ I compared the Journaler nib from Esterbrook to a custom ground Broad Journaler nib (both ground by Gena) in the video.
youtu.be/ZdovH9drbpo
Reposted by Carola
Benu Pixie Fountain Pen Review https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2025/4/25/benu-pixie-fountain-pen-review
Benu Pixie Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict
The best pen review site on the internet. Gel pens, Fountain Pens, Japanese pens, and more!
www.penaddict.com
April 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Benu Pixie Fountain Pen Review https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2025/4/25/benu-pixie-fountain-pen-review
My Notably Inked fountain pens in April 🖋️:
1. TWSBI eco
2. Leonardo MZ x Stilo & Stile
3. Esterbrook Estie ‘nouveau bleu’
4. Esterbrook x TheCoffeeMonsterzCo Estie
5. Pilot Custom 823
6. Esterbrook Estie ‘quirky leaf’
7. Franklin-Christoph 46
8. Esterbrook Estie ‘aqua’
1. TWSBI eco
2. Leonardo MZ x Stilo & Stile
3. Esterbrook Estie ‘nouveau bleu’
4. Esterbrook x TheCoffeeMonsterzCo Estie
5. Pilot Custom 823
6. Esterbrook Estie ‘quirky leaf’
7. Franklin-Christoph 46
8. Esterbrook Estie ‘aqua’
April 25, 2025 at 1:40 PM
My Notably Inked fountain pens in April 🖋️:
1. TWSBI eco
2. Leonardo MZ x Stilo & Stile
3. Esterbrook Estie ‘nouveau bleu’
4. Esterbrook x TheCoffeeMonsterzCo Estie
5. Pilot Custom 823
6. Esterbrook Estie ‘quirky leaf’
7. Franklin-Christoph 46
8. Esterbrook Estie ‘aqua’
1. TWSBI eco
2. Leonardo MZ x Stilo & Stile
3. Esterbrook Estie ‘nouveau bleu’
4. Esterbrook x TheCoffeeMonsterzCo Estie
5. Pilot Custom 823
6. Esterbrook Estie ‘quirky leaf’
7. Franklin-Christoph 46
8. Esterbrook Estie ‘aqua’
Canadian friends: if you can, vote early. If not, make sure you vote on April 28th. Exercise your right. It’s our privilege to live in this beautiful country.
Vive le Canada ❤️🇨🇦
Vive le Canada ❤️🇨🇦
April 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Canadian friends: if you can, vote early. If not, make sure you vote on April 28th. Exercise your right. It’s our privilege to live in this beautiful country.
Vive le Canada ❤️🇨🇦
Vive le Canada ❤️🇨🇦
How are your planners and journals doing after Q1? In my latest Substack blog post and YT vid, I reflect on what’s worked for me and what changes I made going into Q2.
April 12, 2025 at 6:18 PM
How are your planners and journals doing after Q1? In my latest Substack blog post and YT vid, I reflect on what’s worked for me and what changes I made going into Q2.
I have a distinction I use among my currently inked fountain pens: some are “notably inked”. They’re notable because this lineup may change the next month, while my core lineup of pens stays consistently the same month-over-month. Here are my Notably Inked in March 🖋️
March 29, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I have a distinction I use among my currently inked fountain pens: some are “notably inked”. They’re notable because this lineup may change the next month, while my core lineup of pens stays consistently the same month-over-month. Here are my Notably Inked in March 🖋️
I was a guest on the Pen Addict podcast this week! We chatted about my art, workshops, live streaming, and how creativity brings us joy. And of course fountain pens 😊🖋️ Thanks for having me @penaddict.com !
March 26, 2025 at 2:25 PM
I was a guest on the Pen Addict podcast this week! We chatted about my art, workshops, live streaming, and how creativity brings us joy. And of course fountain pens 😊🖋️ Thanks for having me @penaddict.com !
TN or PLOTTER - which one fits your stationery style and needs? If you’re into journaling, planning, and anything creative, either of these systems could be perfect for you… fromcarola.substack.com/p/travelers-...
Travelers Notebook and PLOTTER rings
Which system is right for you?
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March 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM
TN or PLOTTER - which one fits your stationery style and needs? If you’re into journaling, planning, and anything creative, either of these systems could be perfect for you… fromcarola.substack.com/p/travelers-...
I yell in my journal with an architect nib 🤭 that and all things fountain pens: youtu.be/xQi1HGDjKuk?...
Sit Down with Carola (From Carola) | Fountain Pen 20 Questions Season 3
YouTube video by Alexandra Richardson- Alexandra's Art Insanity
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March 17, 2025 at 9:02 PM
I yell in my journal with an architect nib 🤭 that and all things fountain pens: youtu.be/xQi1HGDjKuk?...
I used these fountain pen inks to paint this abstract floral art piece:
- Dominant Industry x Wonder Pens “Tuna and Olives” and “Chicken in the Sky With Diamonds”
- Robert Oster x Pen Addict “Fire On Fire On Fire” (shimmer ink)
- Dominant Industry x Wonder Pens “Tuna and Olives” and “Chicken in the Sky With Diamonds”
- Robert Oster x Pen Addict “Fire On Fire On Fire” (shimmer ink)
March 13, 2025 at 4:15 PM
I used these fountain pen inks to paint this abstract floral art piece:
- Dominant Industry x Wonder Pens “Tuna and Olives” and “Chicken in the Sky With Diamonds”
- Robert Oster x Pen Addict “Fire On Fire On Fire” (shimmer ink)
- Dominant Industry x Wonder Pens “Tuna and Olives” and “Chicken in the Sky With Diamonds”
- Robert Oster x Pen Addict “Fire On Fire On Fire” (shimmer ink)
Reposted by Carola
Pen Show Season!
It's Pen Show season! If you're a fountain pen aficionado and stationery enthusiast, attending a pen show can be great fun. Did you know we've got a list of all the pen shows we know about? And I've just updated that list today with all the 2025 dates that I can find. As always,…
It's Pen Show season! If you're a fountain pen aficionado and stationery enthusiast, attending a pen show can be great fun. Did you know we've got a list of all the pen shows we know about? And I've just updated that list today with all the 2025 dates that I can find. As always,…
Pen Show Season!
It's Pen Show season! If you're a fountain pen aficionado and stationery enthusiast, attending a pen show can be great fun. Did you know we've got a list of all the pen shows we know about? And I've just updated that list today with all the 2025 dates that I can find. As always, if we've missed a show that you know of, please leave us a comment and we'll add it to the compendium.
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March 10, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Pen Show Season!
It's Pen Show season! If you're a fountain pen aficionado and stationery enthusiast, attending a pen show can be great fun. Did you know we've got a list of all the pen shows we know about? And I've just updated that list today with all the 2025 dates that I can find. As always,…
It's Pen Show season! If you're a fountain pen aficionado and stationery enthusiast, attending a pen show can be great fun. Did you know we've got a list of all the pen shows we know about? And I've just updated that list today with all the 2025 dates that I can find. As always,…
Fountain pen questions to ponder… youtu.be/Qyg9R4ZqyUM
#8MorePenQuestions2025 | My Answers to #fountainpen Questions
YouTube video by From Carola
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February 24, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Fountain pen questions to ponder… youtu.be/Qyg9R4ZqyUM
What a great experience for fountain pen and stationery people. My recap of the 2025 California Pen Show: fromcarola.substack.com/p/2025-calif...
2025 California Pen Show Recap
Highlights and Haul
fromcarola.substack.com
February 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM
What a great experience for fountain pen and stationery people. My recap of the 2025 California Pen Show: fromcarola.substack.com/p/2025-calif...
I created this commissioned floral art design for Kirk at Pen Realm and now you can get them on Rickshaw fountain pen sleeves etc 🤩 at the California Pen Show. I love the green - it’s perfect for March 😊
February 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
I created this commissioned floral art design for Kirk at Pen Realm and now you can get them on Rickshaw fountain pen sleeves etc 🤩 at the California Pen Show. I love the green - it’s perfect for March 😊
I’m here at the California Pen Show this weekend - ready to check out fountain pens, inks, notebooks, stickers, and everything else stationery. 🫶🏽
February 14, 2025 at 2:54 PM
I’m here at the California Pen Show this weekend - ready to check out fountain pens, inks, notebooks, stickers, and everything else stationery. 🫶🏽
I’m attending the California Pen Show next week - if it’s your first time or you’re into fountain pens and curious about the shows, this video I published last year is still a goodie:
youtu.be/5GAe6lkgkQE
youtu.be/5GAe6lkgkQE
What’s a Pen Show? California Pen Show Highlights #fountainpen
YouTube video by From Carola
youtu.be
February 9, 2025 at 2:54 PM
I’m attending the California Pen Show next week - if it’s your first time or you’re into fountain pens and curious about the shows, this video I published last year is still a goodie:
youtu.be/5GAe6lkgkQE
youtu.be/5GAe6lkgkQE
Meanwhile in Canada…
February 2, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Meanwhile in Canada…