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Carola @fromcarola.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

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 🤩

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Carola @fromcarola.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

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

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Adventurous Artist Virtual Summit

The Adventurous Artist Summit is a Free 2-Day Summit for the Multi Passionate Artist!

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Carola @fromcarola.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

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”

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Carola @fromcarola.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

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!

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Carola @fromcarola.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

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. ✍🏽

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Carola @fromcarola.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

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

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Esterbrook x TheCoffeeMonsterzCo Estie with a Journaler Nib #fountainpen

YouTube video by From Carola

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Carola @fromcarola.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

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’

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Carola @fromcarola.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

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 ❤️🇨🇦

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Carola @fromcarola.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

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.

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Carola @fromcarola.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

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 🖋️

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Carola @fromcarola.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

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 !

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Carola @fromcarola.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

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-...

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Travelers Notebook and PLOTTER rings

Which system is right for you?

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Carola @fromcarola.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

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)

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Carola @fromcarola.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

What a great experience for fountain pen and stationery people. My recap of the 2025 California Pen Show: fromcarola.substack.com/p/2025-calif...

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2025 California Pen Show Recap

Highlights and Haul

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Carola @fromcarola.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

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 😊

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Carola @fromcarola.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

I’m here at the California Pen Show this weekend - ready to check out fountain pens, inks, notebooks, stickers, and everything else stationery. 🫶🏽

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Carola @fromcarola.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

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

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What’s a Pen Show? California Pen Show Highlights #fountainpen

YouTube video by From Carola

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Carola @fromcarola.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

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”

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Carola @fromcarola.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

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

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Carola @fromcarola.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

The PLOTTER ring binder system gives me so much flexibility when planning. Love this A5 planner 🙌🏽

PLOTTER A5 ring binder with a brown “Horse Hair 2” cover

Weekly spreads in the PLOTTER binder with tasks, to-dos and appointments written down.

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Nibs and Flourishes @nibsandflourishes.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

For those who like to chat about fountain pens, fountain pen ink, and stationery, I have a Fountain Pen People Starter Pack in my profile. If you wish to be added to that list, let me know! go.bsky.app/8xxD8zY

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Carola @fromcarola.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

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)

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Carola @fromcarola.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

How it started - my 2025 planner and journal stack 📚

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Carola @fromcarola.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

My re-organized art space and stationery inspiration ✨

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Carola @fromcarola.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

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

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Carola @fromcarola.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

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)

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Carola @fromcarola.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Up on my channel, if you want to see these fountain pen nibs in action: Cursive Italic, Architect, Scythe and Stub youtu.be/IcllEg6f_QU

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Fountain Pen Nib Comparisons: Cursive Italic, Architect, Scythe, and Stub

YouTube video by From Carola

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Carola @fromcarola.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

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)

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Carola @fromcarola.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

“Package is out for delivery” is the best notification - guess I’ll be standing at the window for the next few hours 👀

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Carola @fromcarola.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

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)

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Carola @fromcarola.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Fave fountain pen + ink combo? Mine is the Esterbrook Estie Raven with Diamine “writer’s blood”.

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Carola @fromcarola.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

I’ve been into fountain pens for a few years and I only just got a Pilot Custom 823. Just wow.

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Carola @fromcarola.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Saturday morning vibes 🥱 (My 17 yo tuxedo 🐈‍⬛ named Bayliss)

Black-and-white cat lounging on a pink blanket in front of a window looking sleepy.

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