Stationery Review 66: Pelikan 4001 Ink Brilliant Red 30ml (ZAR 145/USD 8)

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I bought the Pelikan 4001 Fountain Pen Ink from Takealot Online Store where it was listed for ZAR 145 for 30ml bottle in various colours. I bought Brilliant Red coloured ink from them; this is the same review. The Pelikan Brilliant Red ink is very similar to the Lamy T52 Red fountain pen ink. 

Pelikan 4001 Inks are made in Germany and this comes in two bottle sizes. We got the 30ml glass bottle which is priced at ZAR 145 on the Takealot website whereas On Applebee Applebee pens and WriteGear WriteGear online stores, it's priced at ZAR 123 only. Also if you go to the Pelikan Pelikan South Africa page some of the inks are priced starting from ZAR 109 onwards. 

Then the whole question comes to the courier charges if you only buy 1 ink, then the overall cost will increase further. So always take into account the minimum purchase amount so that you can get free delivery. 

I am just waiting for some ink pens to get finished and then I can wash them and refill them with this ink. Then I will use this ink in my daily journalling and other daily writings on paper. If any brand wants to send me their products they can contact me via email. 

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Stationery Review 65: Pelikan 4001 Fountain Pen Ink Violet 30ml (ZAR 145/USD 8)

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I bought the Pelikan 4001 Fountain Pen Ink from Takealot Online Store where it was listed for ZAR 145 for 30ml bottle in various colours. I purchased Violet coloured ink from them and this is the same review. 

After doing the ink swab of this Violet ink, the Karkos Violet is more like a blue ink and this is the most saturated among all the Pelikan 4001 inks. A YouTube viewer even told me that Karkos ink is not violet but at that time I didn't realise it. Thanks to him or her for the comment. 

Pelikan 4001 Inks are made in Germany and this comes in two bottle sizes. We got the 30ml glass bottle which is priced at ZAR 145 on the Takealot website whereas On Applebee Applebee pens and WriteGear WriteGear online stores, it's priced at ZAR 123 only. Also if you go to the Pelikan Pelikan South Africa page some of the inks are priced starting from ZAR 109 onwards. 

Then the whole question comes to the courier charges if you only buy 1 ink, then the overall cost will increase further. So always take into account the minimum purchase amount so that you can get free delivery. 

I am just waiting for some ink pens to get finished and then I can wash them and refill them with this ink. Then I will use this ink in my daily journalling and other daily writings on paper. If any brand wants to send me their products they can contact me via email. 

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Stationery Review 64: Diamine Fountain Pen Ink Yellow 30ml (ZAR 120/USD 6)

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Thanks to Sandton Stationery and Print which sells Diamine Fountain Pen Inks and various other brands. They have a huge range of stationery items available for daily and arts and crafts. 

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Diamine is a UK-based ink manufacturer. They make inks in all colours and have a special edition of inks as well. They have these 30ml ink bottles which they sell in the UK for around GBP 2.60 each whereas the price is almost double in the rest of the countries. Diamine Inkvent Calendar is really popular every year and trades for around ZAR 1800-2500 which has a lot of different variants of inks. 

I got this ink as a gift from Sandton Stationery & Print and I really loved the same. This ink I bought to create some of the other ink colours by mixing Red and Blue inks. 

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Stationery Review 63: Platinum Preppy (02, 03 and 05) Fountain Pens (USD 5.50/ZAR 100)

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Check out one of the best fountain pens for beginners that is available for ZAR 99 each in three nib sizes EF, F, and M. You can buy them from Sandton Stationery and Print shop where they have a special installation specifically dedicated to Platinum Preppy along with different ink cartridges and converters. You can buy them online from Applebeepens and Write Gearas well in South Africa. 

These are available in different body colours and there are some special editions also available for ZAR 120 each. You can buy them based on what you like. I felt the Medium one is too thick for my liking and also it's not working perfectly. I need to shake it for the ink to flow and it takes it's own sweet time for the ink to flow. I may need to clean it once and then refill it with some other ink for the feed to work perfectly. 

I have fallen in love with the Platinum Preppy 02 and 03 versions as they are perfect in ink and nib size for my liking. They are great starters and write as smoothly as possible in this price range. These are much better than the Amazon Basics Fountain Pen I bought in the same price range. 

If you are travelling to Japan, then you can buy them there as well. Check out these amazing writing instruments for beginners or for your son and daughter. 

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Square Up to Style: HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3 Arrives On South African Shelves @HuaweiZA #HuaweiWatchFit3

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• Sleek and Smart: South African, meet the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3 with a Stylish Square Design and Advanced Health Features
• Elevate Your Style and Wellness with the New HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3 Featuring a Large Display and Ultra-Thin Design
• The Beauty of a Large Square Display in a Surprisingly Thin, Sleek Smartwatch

HUAWEI’s latest addition to its smartwatch lineup, the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3, is now available in South Africa This sleek and fashionable wearable boasts an ultra-thin body, a modern square-faced design, and an expansive 1.82-inch screen. With this latest addition to their lineup, HUAWEI continues to lead the way in providing unique and fashionable ways to express personal style while delivering exceptional performance and advanced fitness tracking capabilities. The HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3 promises to revolutionise the way you monitor health, stay connected, and express your personal style.

The HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3 is now available from authorised partners and operators and the HUAWEI online store in South Africa.

HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3

The WATCH FIT 3 effortlessly blends fitness, innovation, and a lightweight, slim design. It features the innovative HUAWEI Hybrid AMOLED technology, delivering a stunning visual experience with its ultra-high resolution of 347ppi. The larger screen, coupled with a peak brightness of 1,500 nits and automatic brightness adjustment, ensures that users can enjoy a comfortable and immersive viewing experience in any lighting condition. The watch's sleek and modern design is further enhanced by its ultra-narrow bezel, thanks to the hybrid rigid-flexible screen. This design innovation increases the screen-to-body ratio to an impressive 77.4%, giving you a large screen while maintaining a slim and stylish profile.

Sporting a modern and minimalistic square design with a three-dimensional arc surface and a striking colour contrast in the crown, the WATCH FIT 3 creates a distinctively modern and fashionable aesthetic. With a remarkably thin body measuring 9.9mm and weighing only 26g (watch body only), this trendy accessory can be tactfully paired with any outfit, making it perfect for fashion-conscious individuals.

In addition to its stunning display and design, the WATCH FIT 3 is equipped with a range of advanced health monitoring features. The brand new HUAWEI TruSleep™ 4.0 science-based sleep tracker provides users with comprehensive and accurate sleep data, offering personalised interpretations and suggestions for improved sleep quality. The watch also features the upgraded HUAWEI TruSeen™ 5.5 health monitoring, which ensures precise heart rate readings and efficient analysis of workout performance and daily health. For women, the WATCH FIT 3 integrates Menstrual Cycle Management, providing a comprehensive care system that makes information about menstrual cycles readily accessible and easy to understand.

Despite its advanced features and impressive display, the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3 maintains an exceptional battery life. The watch can support up to 10 days of use on a single charge, with typical usage lasting up to 7 days. Furthermore, the watch's quick charging capabilities allow users to get a full day of use from just a 10-minute charge.

With its cutting-edge technology, stylish design, and comprehensive health monitoring features, this smartwatch is set to revolutionise wearables and help users lead healthier and more connected lives.

Get your HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3 today for an unbeatable R2999 at the HUAWEI online store or spread the cost with manageable monthly payments starting from R79 over 24 months at all Operator stores nationwide

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Website Review: Finally We Can Buy from Amazon.co.za #AmazonSouthAfrica

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I have been a fan of online shopping for many years now. I used Amazon.co.uk when I used to live in London, United Kingdom. I have bought from Amazon Unites States as well and even got them delivered here using Aramex Global Shopper. In India, I have bought so much from Amazon.in and Flipkart as well. I have even found out so many other websites that now don't exist as well. 

If talking locally, I have bought from Takealot, OnedayOnly, Lootcoza, EverydayShop and many more with mixed results. I have never bought from Shein and Superbalist. 

Amazon South Africa is still in its first day and the website is being slowly built. The data is slowly being uploaded to the same and it may be seeing a lot of traffic from enthusiasts like me.  

Why do we buy from Amazon? 

• My reason is the price difference between the retail store price and the Amazon deal price. 
• Secondly, is the faster delivery with tracking saving time to go to the store and buying it at full price with maybe 5-10% discount. 
• A wide variety of options (catalogues) are available before you buy the right one for your needs. 
• Full reviews are available from the people who have bought the same items before you. 
• You can buy everything under a single roof so online shopping becomes an ease. 

Shopping on Amazon.Co.ZA

• The same account details you must have used for Kindle and Prime Video can be used to login into Amazon.co.za. My local address was already known on the website. Even my India address is visible in my account. 
• Amazon is offering free first-time shipping for a certain time period to fetch new customers. 
• The shipping charges are ZAR 70 which is more than Takealot and OneDayOnly. Takealot has decreased the same to ZAR 30 only which they were offering if you go and collect from one of their takealot collection points and OneDayOnly has ZAR 59. 
• Any shopping above ZAR 500 can reduce the shipping charges to zero. That's really good as it's the same as Takealot. 
• Currently, the catalogue of items is getting indexed as when I first searched in the morning, it was showing items could not be delivered to South Africa and now the same items are unavailable to buy if available can be delivered to your address.
• Currently, some of the pictures and prices of the items are random whereas the same item is also available at cheaper prices on the website. 
• There are no local reviews available currently. 
• There is no Amazon affiliate programme link currently visible. 
• The search engine currently is not showing what you want to see but rather what it has available instead of saying not available. 
• Amazon Kindle and other items are not there as yet.
• Amazon Basics items or catalogues are not there as yet. 
• Amazon Prime Video has not been integrated with Amazon.co.za as yet. 
• There is no Amazon Prime Membership facility available as yet. 
• There is no Amazon Audible integration as yet. I now know how they know my address as I was an audible member for the last 3 months (free service) and earlier too (trial service) so they got it from them. 

With Amazon now launched in South Africa, the catalogue of items is going to increase and I hope that the prices of the items will definitely decrease. Currently, some of the items are much pricier than at the other random Online speciality stores, especially for the fountain pens and inks that I checked. Currently, a lot of books are available so it's a full circle Amazon started by selling books so in South Africa they are doing the same. I also don't see a lot of Jinhao and other brands from China not available in the store. As and when a lot of business gets enrolled and upload their stuff to sell on Amazon, the catalogue of items will increase at an exponential rate. 

I will definitely be looking out for the catalogue and will definitely order the products in future. Currently, I don't want to spend on items I already have and that I can buy somewhere else at cheaper prices. Welcome Amazon to South Africa, I have waited for you for more than 11 years. I can't wait for you to beat the prices from all online stores in South Africa and I want to say that I will buy it from Amazon.  

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