What a beautiful pen! Just curious, is your cat named after Pierce Brown’s fictional character, Cassius? I finished his novel Light Bringer this month and can’t wait for the series finale!
@HandmadebyLorelei3 күн бұрын
Afraid not. He was named after Cassius Clay. And his late brother was Django from Django unchained. Tango and Cash- Django and Cash 😂 we thought we were clever lol!
@scribblesandinkstains3 күн бұрын
@@HandmadebyLorelei haha-Still great names.
@darrinyhearm42406 күн бұрын
Lovely looking pen.
@williamcatalano17627 күн бұрын
Diamine Weeping Willow might be nice in it. It's a lighter color but very cool and different.
@williamcatalano17627 күн бұрын
I have this pen in the Emerald Celluloid with a button filler. It's an amazing pen and good size. Posts deeper than you would think. I kind of wish they would of made this version of it a piston filler, but converters are awesome too! Enjoy it! Looks very beautiful. This acrylic looks A LOT like old celluloid!
@anitaanglin7 күн бұрын
Pen Twins! 👯 fraternal anyway! I git rose gold trim. Love the De Atramentis ink you chose!
@ramonafirehorse8 күн бұрын
This might be a weird comment, but I fell like I could see how smooth the nib was writing. Just gorgeous.
@HandmadebyLorelei7 күн бұрын
Oh yeaaaa it IS sooo smooth. Especially on that Tomoe River Paper which I prob should have mentioned. 😅
@Heidejournal9 күн бұрын
I have the LMZG Mother of Pearl… so I‘ll pass on this one. But yours in gorgeous, thanks for sharing ! 😊
@KenchanKrafts9 күн бұрын
You definitely won the lottery on yours Lorelei! Very jealous lol thanks for sharing yours with us!
@HandmadebyLorelei7 күн бұрын
I got lucky this time! 😂
@gailsbookishthings51919 күн бұрын
I really like the golden color swirled in this…very nice. 👍🏻
@joistevens44549 күн бұрын
Beautiful I just bought the Leonardo Momento Zero in Pura Vida!
@ziawoolzstudiobuzz3139 күн бұрын
Dang…. Gorgeous!!! Enjoy! 🎉🖋️🙌🏻💕
@marachristian87269 күн бұрын
Beautiful pen! I will definitely check it out! I got my first 2 Leonardos in 2024--Angel Skin and a teal one that was a Pen Chalet exclusive. Really lovely! Also, great ink choices!
@HandmadebyLorelei9 күн бұрын
Thank you!!! I'm going to keep doing the ink suggestions for future new pen day videos. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed it.
@Perfumorista9 күн бұрын
Gonna name my cat Deatramentis. Such a Disney Villain vibes name, loved it!
@HandmadebyLorelei9 күн бұрын
😂 I think that's a rad name for a cat. Especially a black cat 😮
@CraftyKrystal10 күн бұрын
btw I tried to use your code on an Estie at Atlas and it says the code isn't available for the item. But I did use your code to buy some inks! :)
@HandmadebyLorelei10 күн бұрын
Did you try LORELEI10 OR LORELEIPENS? the newest code is Loreleipens
@CraftyKrystal9 күн бұрын
@@HandmadebyLorelei I had tried LORELEI10 and it said "discount code isn’t valid for the items in your cart" just tried the LORELEIPENS and it doesn't recognize that as a valid code at all.
@CraftyKrystal10 күн бұрын
Ooo, love that Abandoned Shipyard color!
@HandmadebyLorelei10 күн бұрын
Yes it's a good one!!
@seemownay12 күн бұрын
Here is what I think why you wanted us to see it: a journal can be anything you want it to be. It doesn't have to follow any beauty standards or rules. You do with it whatever you want. I love these journals and they are very you!
@seemownay12 күн бұрын
The Baobab looks amazing! Especially with the silver trim. Love all your pens and inks - as usual. Makes me want to play.
@cerealnana12 күн бұрын
That is lovely! Your handwriting is so nice!
@anitaanglin13 күн бұрын
LOVE your new pen! I have this one favorited but haven’t researched anything yet so I clicked on your video so fast! What a stunner - enjoy!
@HandmadebyLorelei12 күн бұрын
Thank you Anita!! I am thoroughly enjoying this pen!! It's definitely worth a second look if you're contemplating it!
@CraftyKrystal14 күн бұрын
Oooo, that looks like it is writing awesome! And so cool that you were able to use your affiliate points, you go girl!
@twisteddyekitchenmyfiberjo457714 күн бұрын
FABOULOUS COLOR!!! Nice job on picking a gorgeous pen and the NIB😳😍😍🤩
@Laurar3514 күн бұрын
Oh ive not heard anyone talking about this pen. I too really like the italian pens. Have several Leonardo, and have a Radius on order now.
@HandmadebyLorelei14 күн бұрын
@@Laurar35 I'll have to look up the Radius- I don't know that one. And yay! I'm happy to pass the word along on the Nettuno- it's such a beautiful writer.
@miniehx802319 күн бұрын
I tried to place an order with Vanness today using your discount code but the code didn't work :(
@HandmadebyLorelei19 күн бұрын
DANG! I have emailed Vanness about this, I'll let you know when it's fixed. SO SORRY about that!!
@HandmadebyLorelei19 күн бұрын
Ok - because of the holiday sales, they won't activate LORELEIPENS until July 5th. Sorry about that.
@miniehx802319 күн бұрын
@@HandmadebyLorelei thanks for checking! I'll hold until then ;)
@shutupandcrochet20 күн бұрын
I tried using your new code at vanness and it isn't working 😢
@fjschnitzer120 күн бұрын
Great video. I have a dilemma 😢. Only can afford 2 pen. One now the other early next year. My choice is Delta Spaccanapoli, Leonardo Momento Zero and Esterbrook Estie. Since you got all three what is your 2 picks out of 3. Thanks 🙏.
@HandmadebyLorelei15 күн бұрын
Good question! I'd pick the Leonardo and then the Estie. Tough to choose but I think I like the estie nib better than the Spaccanapoli.
@fjschnitzer114 күн бұрын
@@HandmadebyLorelei Thanks for the recommendation. I bought an Estie Raven button filler with a fine nib last week from an online shop locally. When I get it later this week, it will be the only Raven in my country! Cost me a pretty penny though! Hahaha 🤣🤣. Then I'll get the Leonardo Momento Zero Irite green blue in M later next year. Thanks for the suggestion.
@HandmadebyLorelei14 күн бұрын
@@fjschnitzer1 Oooooh I love a good matte black pen- I have the Sailor Pro Gear Imperial Black and it is so nice. I can imagine the Raven is GORGEOUS in person too- I hope you enjoy using it!!
@hiltonprice262520 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@HandmadebyLorelei19 күн бұрын
THANK YOU SO MUCH!! And thank you for watching!
@mugglescakesniffer394320 күн бұрын
I hate snow too.
@greensnowfall747621 күн бұрын
Love the video. I got a Twsbi stub and am surprised by how bold it writes. Maybe like a 2.0?! Question: your Twsbi broad, does it write like a medium? I’m not sure I get what broad means in terms of writing (rather than just nib width). Thank you!
@HandmadebyLorelei19 күн бұрын
A stub nib is going to be the largest line width on a TWSBI that you can get. I would say a Broad on a TWSBI is slightly thinner of a line. In the line width comparison photo on the TWSBI Eco @Gouletpens.com it actually looks like the broad line is THICKER than the 1.1 stub line. I don't have any stub nibs so I can't compare them for you.
@gailsbookishthings519121 күн бұрын
What a fun variety! I like the baobab’s blend of colors. Can you elaborate on what is drawing you lately towards Italian pens? I ask out of lack of knowledge on my part. I just have one Leonardo and not enough experience to have an informed opinion on other Italian brands. Thanks!
@HandmadebyLorelei19 күн бұрын
Hi Gail! I just it's subjective right? I seem to really love the size of the pens that I have ordered, Italian pens seem to have some of the largest pens on the current market. The resins and materials are pretty but not really that unique, but the nibs have all been fantastic. I have zero complaints. I just got a Nettuno N-E 2.0 today which a brand put out by the Maiora company and it is SO BEAUTIFUL. I have just had really good luck I guess. And that's even considering the issue I had when I first got my Leonardo Momento Zero- I had to send it back to get the piston mechanism fixed but now it works perfectly. Also I feel like they are quite approachable, cost-wise.... Maybe I'll do a video on this soon. Thank you for asking!
@gailsbookishthings519119 күн бұрын
@@HandmadebyLorelei I’ll look forward to that… and thanks! 😃
@anitaanglin22 күн бұрын
I love Italian pens, too! Love your pairings this month.
@HandmadebyLorelei19 күн бұрын
Thanks Anita! I have yet to be disappointed with any Italian pen purchase, they are all so goooooood!!!!
@veenerra22 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing how you use all of your notebooks, it was interesting! I'm currently choosing whether to go for the day free myself, so it was especially lovely to see yours with all the different coloured inks, drawings and stickers.
@Humblebeads22 күн бұрын
I love the non-matching pen/ink colors. I now need a jinhao with the Fude nib. Oh used your Vanness code for a new pen last week - thank you! ☺
@HandmadebyLorelei22 күн бұрын
Thank you!! What did you end up ordering!! I'm curious! Yes you MUST get a jinhao with fude nib. If you like eye dropper fill pems with larger ink capacity I also have a moonman c1 that has a great fude nib on it too. www.amazon.com/Moonman-Transparent-Acrylic-Fountain-Original/dp/B082KJPXSP/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?adgrpid=163211058147&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tASZ5l7gXFG-r3mTl1Ha-UoHZl1wPmrr6mGVS399-Sgqakf_5Vq8kofgqe0FcBRc7-w4mTphXuS6qHOPnG-mbol3OD4fPYF_KUiWcmgKNacXVMEjRaTd9zYA2FRtBa9dQqTXrOHj6odxfw4MSEfaCsSRnW34KtFReg2wkTLafGkTc3NraAyXFvXR2fnxM9W5Idz4xWmp1AH75uG5TeQ1WQ.TGfHzP8Lbeueocs2GLwcQtjwwtDtgkKvO1GrILbilO0&dib_tag=se&gad_source=1&hvadid=694521416062&hvdev=m&hvexpln=68&hvlocphy=9005240&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=739753753043315179--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=739753753043315179&hvtargid=kwd-760443467413&hydadcr=1342_13464058&keywords=moonman+c1&qid=1719829872&sr=8-6
@salamaat22 күн бұрын
I love all of the fun colors you picked. ❤
@HandmadebyLorelei19 күн бұрын
Thank you so much~ it's a nice line up- I am loving it so far!
@Tina.Journals22 күн бұрын
I have a sample of the Hydrangea but I have yet to try any of the others. Your Leonardo is beautiful, I love Italian pens too. Delta is on my list to try. I currently have only one pen inked for July, I’m so behind!
@HandmadebyLorelei22 күн бұрын
Hi Tinaaaaaa!! 😂 What pen is inked so far? Do you ink your pens with a plan or theme?
@Tina.Journals22 күн бұрын
@@HandmadebyLorelei Scribo Feel inked with Scribo Rosa Antico. No plan or theme, usually just wing it! I have a box of ink that just arrived from Cult pens that I haven't even opened yet, let alone swatch.
@ziawoolzstudiobuzz31322 күн бұрын
What you got the same Delta but yours is prettier!!! That was my Christmas pen - 2023! Congrats, such a nice selection all together! 😁🤩😘💕🎉🖋️💃🌸
@Heidejournal22 күн бұрын
The love for Italian pens… ❤ Never thought I‘d be that person. 😂 I also have the Baobab with rhodium trim and a medium nib, mine is inked with DeAtramentis Geister Tinte. Which means ghost ink. 😂 Thanks for sharing, love the pens and inks you have going !
@impish2222 күн бұрын
what a great collection, thanks for sharing
@HandmadebyLorelei22 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@Tina.Journals22 күн бұрын
I promise, I did not read anything! 😂 Lovely journals, they represent you well.
@mybibliofilesАй бұрын
I am so intrigued by gelli printing. So cool! And your bird die cuts are adorable.
@HandmadebyLoreleiАй бұрын
I recommend you try it! I was a bit hesitant to try it but when I started making prints that day I could not stop.
@mybibliofilesАй бұрын
I just love the crinkley paper sounds as you were flipping for comparison 🤩
@MrsinTNАй бұрын
I love bouncy and smooth pens! Good to know about the Opus 88 Koloro. 👍
@kristinmoser2379Ай бұрын
Your review of the Esterbrook Model J pushed me over the edge on ordering one myself! I’ve had my eye on them for a while, but took the plunge on the new Violet ebonite. It’s my birthday pen! I can’t wait to see it in person.
@HandmadebyLoreleiАй бұрын
OMG YAY and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Oh yes the violet one would be my choice too! What nib did you get on it?? did you get it yet?
@anitaanglinАй бұрын
So pretty! I’m seriously considering the orange one - enjoy your new pen! 🎉
@kellyandthehorses2877Ай бұрын
Sorry about your kitty. Small personages with a great impact on our lives!
@arliemoses4272Ай бұрын
Goulet also has an exclusive brown model.
@ramonafirehorseАй бұрын
Oooo pretty
@tinacampbell2610Ай бұрын
I'm so sorry for your loss. A loss of an animal shatters a heart. Prayers for you and your family 🙏❤🙏 We lost the last of our brother & sister cat pair a couple years back. We had Jinny for 19 years and Forrest for 17 years. Our nieces and nephews were littles when we adopted them and they all grew up together. Our babies were our family for a long time. Our family was devastated. When Jinny passed in my arms, my husband and I were gutted. It was so awful having a quiet house for those weeks after we lost Jinny, we couldn't take it anymore and decided to adopt again the week after she left us. Yes, I waited a couple of weeks, it was just too quiet... I didn't sleep at all that first week... I am happy to report that now it's two years later with Morticia and Gomez (2 beautiful, SPOIL with a T, black cats) and it's the best decision we've ever made. I will never forget my Forrest and Jinny, I have a place for them on my mantle along with their pictures, and I see and think about them everyday. Opening our home and hearts to Morticia and Gomez helped heal our shattered hearts. If you decide to have another cat in your home, I suggest adopting a bonded pair🐈⬛❤🐈⬛ ❤ I love my babies and I'm so happy I didn't wait to long to give other furbaby adoptees a loving home. I wish you comfort and peace, love your videos
@HandmadebyLoreleiАй бұрын
thank you so much Tina- We have Django's brother from the same litter - he's such a good boy and trust me when I saw he is living his best life here, getting very spoiled. I have toyed with the idea of getting another cat to keep him company but at 11 years old I just don't want to stress him out too much. But if a second cat presents itself, I would consider it.
@CalcprofАй бұрын
J just got the orange one, Looking forward to inking it up and using it.. Thanks for the review.
@ziawoolzstudiobuzz313Ай бұрын
Gorgeous! Have fun! 💗🖋🙌🏻🎉
@gailsbookishthings5191Ай бұрын
I think the single “c” makes a “ch” sound as in cello and the double cc makes a hard c count… like in macchiato. 🤔