Carola
@fromcarola.bsky.social
Stationery and fountain pen enthusiast who loves planning and journaling.
📍Vancouver 🇨🇦
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📍Vancouver 🇨🇦
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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 🤩
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. ✍🏽
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 !
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)
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 😊
Meanwhile in Canada…
February 2, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Meanwhile in Canada…
Here are my current fave fountain pen and ink pairings:
1. Opus 88 pocket mini with Amarillo Stationery “teal waistband”
2. Leonardo MZ x Stilo & Stile with Robert Oster “honey bee”
1. Opus 88 pocket mini with Amarillo Stationery “teal waistband”
2. Leonardo MZ x Stilo & Stile with Robert Oster “honey bee”
February 2, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Here are my current fave fountain pen and ink pairings:
1. Opus 88 pocket mini with Amarillo Stationery “teal waistband”
2. Leonardo MZ x Stilo & Stile with Robert Oster “honey bee”
1. Opus 88 pocket mini with Amarillo Stationery “teal waistband”
2. Leonardo MZ x Stilo & Stile with Robert Oster “honey bee”
Fountain pens I have inked up:
1. Hinze Pen Co (sankakusen)
2. Esterbrook Estie (techo)
3. Leonardo Momento Zero x Stilo & Stile
4. Ferris Wheel Press Joule
5. Franklin-Christoph 46 (broad cursive italic)
6. Opus 88 pocket mini
7. Franklin-Christoph 03 (beak point)
8. Lamy AL-Star x Harry Potter
1. Hinze Pen Co (sankakusen)
2. Esterbrook Estie (techo)
3. Leonardo Momento Zero x Stilo & Stile
4. Ferris Wheel Press Joule
5. Franklin-Christoph 46 (broad cursive italic)
6. Opus 88 pocket mini
7. Franklin-Christoph 03 (beak point)
8. Lamy AL-Star x Harry Potter
February 1, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Fountain pens I have inked up:
1. Hinze Pen Co (sankakusen)
2. Esterbrook Estie (techo)
3. Leonardo Momento Zero x Stilo & Stile
4. Ferris Wheel Press Joule
5. Franklin-Christoph 46 (broad cursive italic)
6. Opus 88 pocket mini
7. Franklin-Christoph 03 (beak point)
8. Lamy AL-Star x Harry Potter
1. Hinze Pen Co (sankakusen)
2. Esterbrook Estie (techo)
3. Leonardo Momento Zero x Stilo & Stile
4. Ferris Wheel Press Joule
5. Franklin-Christoph 46 (broad cursive italic)
6. Opus 88 pocket mini
7. Franklin-Christoph 03 (beak point)
8. Lamy AL-Star x Harry Potter
The PLOTTER ring binder system gives me so much flexibility when planning. Love this A5 planner 🙌🏽
January 26, 2025 at 11:59 PM
The PLOTTER ring binder system gives me so much flexibility when planning. Love this A5 planner 🙌🏽
Intuitive flower painting using four new fountain pen inks from Amarillo Stationery.
Process video is up on my YT channel if that interests you (fromcarola)
Process video is up on my YT channel if that interests you (fromcarola)
January 19, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Intuitive flower painting using four new fountain pen inks from Amarillo Stationery.
Process video is up on my YT channel if that interests you (fromcarola)
Process video is up on my YT channel if that interests you (fromcarola)
How it started - my 2025 planner and journal stack 📚
January 12, 2025 at 10:24 PM
How it started - my 2025 planner and journal stack 📚
My re-organized art space and stationery inspiration ✨
January 10, 2025 at 11:26 PM
My re-organized art space and stationery inspiration ✨
My fave fountain pen, nib and ink combo this month 🖤
Pen: Skogsy Pens Baby Saguaro in Ultem black (posted)
Nib: BB SIG black nib from Franklin-Christoph
Ink: Chou Kuro from Platinum
Pen: Skogsy Pens Baby Saguaro in Ultem black (posted)
Nib: BB SIG black nib from Franklin-Christoph
Ink: Chou Kuro from Platinum
December 16, 2024 at 12:11 AM
My fave fountain pen, nib and ink combo this month 🖤
Pen: Skogsy Pens Baby Saguaro in Ultem black (posted)
Nib: BB SIG black nib from Franklin-Christoph
Ink: Chou Kuro from Platinum
Pen: Skogsy Pens Baby Saguaro in Ultem black (posted)
Nib: BB SIG black nib from Franklin-Christoph
Ink: Chou Kuro from Platinum
Fountain pens I have inked up this month:
1. Esterbrook Estie (b)
2. Esterbrook Estie (b-journaler)
3. Hinze Pen Co (sankakusen)
4. Sailor Pro Gear Slim (m)
5. Franklin-Christoph Pocket 20 (bb)
6. Skogsy Baby Saguaro (b-cursive italic)
7. Pilot Custom 823 (signature)
8. Platinum Century 3776 (uef)
1. Esterbrook Estie (b)
2. Esterbrook Estie (b-journaler)
3. Hinze Pen Co (sankakusen)
4. Sailor Pro Gear Slim (m)
5. Franklin-Christoph Pocket 20 (bb)
6. Skogsy Baby Saguaro (b-cursive italic)
7. Pilot Custom 823 (signature)
8. Platinum Century 3776 (uef)
December 13, 2024 at 11:11 PM
Fountain pens I have inked up this month:
1. Esterbrook Estie (b)
2. Esterbrook Estie (b-journaler)
3. Hinze Pen Co (sankakusen)
4. Sailor Pro Gear Slim (m)
5. Franklin-Christoph Pocket 20 (bb)
6. Skogsy Baby Saguaro (b-cursive italic)
7. Pilot Custom 823 (signature)
8. Platinum Century 3776 (uef)
1. Esterbrook Estie (b)
2. Esterbrook Estie (b-journaler)
3. Hinze Pen Co (sankakusen)
4. Sailor Pro Gear Slim (m)
5. Franklin-Christoph Pocket 20 (bb)
6. Skogsy Baby Saguaro (b-cursive italic)
7. Pilot Custom 823 (signature)
8. Platinum Century 3776 (uef)
Writing and drawing sample using some fun fountain pen nibs:
1. Franklin-Christoph 46 (broad cursive italic)
2. Franklin-Christoph 03 (medium cursive italic)
3. Franklin-Christoph Pocket 20 (broad architect)
4. Benu Euphoria (fine scythe)
5. TWSBI Eco (stub)
1. Franklin-Christoph 46 (broad cursive italic)
2. Franklin-Christoph 03 (medium cursive italic)
3. Franklin-Christoph Pocket 20 (broad architect)
4. Benu Euphoria (fine scythe)
5. TWSBI Eco (stub)
December 4, 2024 at 11:42 PM
Writing and drawing sample using some fun fountain pen nibs:
1. Franklin-Christoph 46 (broad cursive italic)
2. Franklin-Christoph 03 (medium cursive italic)
3. Franklin-Christoph Pocket 20 (broad architect)
4. Benu Euphoria (fine scythe)
5. TWSBI Eco (stub)
1. Franklin-Christoph 46 (broad cursive italic)
2. Franklin-Christoph 03 (medium cursive italic)
3. Franklin-Christoph Pocket 20 (broad architect)
4. Benu Euphoria (fine scythe)
5. TWSBI Eco (stub)
Currently inked fountain pens:
1. Esterbrook Estie (b. journaler)
2. Franklin-Christoph 46 (b. cursive italic)
3. Franklin-Christoph 03 (m. cursive italic)
4. Pelikan M205 (f)
5. Esterbrook Estie (bb)
6. Benu Euphoria x Pen Addict (scythe)
7. Sailor Pro Gear Slim (b)
8. TWSBI Eco (stub)
1. Esterbrook Estie (b. journaler)
2. Franklin-Christoph 46 (b. cursive italic)
3. Franklin-Christoph 03 (m. cursive italic)
4. Pelikan M205 (f)
5. Esterbrook Estie (bb)
6. Benu Euphoria x Pen Addict (scythe)
7. Sailor Pro Gear Slim (b)
8. TWSBI Eco (stub)
November 28, 2024 at 7:28 PM
Currently inked fountain pens:
1. Esterbrook Estie (b. journaler)
2. Franklin-Christoph 46 (b. cursive italic)
3. Franklin-Christoph 03 (m. cursive italic)
4. Pelikan M205 (f)
5. Esterbrook Estie (bb)
6. Benu Euphoria x Pen Addict (scythe)
7. Sailor Pro Gear Slim (b)
8. TWSBI Eco (stub)
1. Esterbrook Estie (b. journaler)
2. Franklin-Christoph 46 (b. cursive italic)
3. Franklin-Christoph 03 (m. cursive italic)
4. Pelikan M205 (f)
5. Esterbrook Estie (bb)
6. Benu Euphoria x Pen Addict (scythe)
7. Sailor Pro Gear Slim (b)
8. TWSBI Eco (stub)
Fave fountain pen + ink combo? Mine is the Esterbrook Estie Raven with Diamine “writer’s blood”.
November 28, 2024 at 12:03 AM
Fave fountain pen + ink combo? Mine is the Esterbrook Estie Raven with Diamine “writer’s blood”.
I’ve been into fountain pens for a few years and I only just got a Pilot Custom 823. Just wow.
November 21, 2024 at 11:30 PM
I’ve been into fountain pens for a few years and I only just got a Pilot Custom 823. Just wow.