The Guide to All Things Pens
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The Dr. Grip pens and pencils from Pilot are easy to overlook, but they offer surprising performance when compared to other refillable options. Pilot’s Dr. Grip pens and pencils offer a great variety of products with quality ergonomic benefits. They work best for those seeking relief while writing but are also stylish enough for daily … Read more
When I first got into fountain pens, my friend gifted me with a bottle of Noodler’s Bulletproof Heart of Darkness Black. “This is the best black ink in the world,” she gushed. “I love this brand! Most of my favorite inks are from them.” As a fountain pen newbie, I couldn’t understand what the fuss … Read more
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own ink for fountain pens? Maybe you want a more complete fountain pen experience? Here is a simple recipe for black ink: Add egg yolk, pure honey, and acacia gum to a bowl and mix thoroughly. After enough stirring to mix the ingredients together, add … Read more
With the exception of pens that allow the tip to recede into the implement itself, most pens have caps. But have you ever wondered why? Why do pens need caps? Most people assume it has something to do with keeping air away from the ink but is that true? As a matter of fact, it … Read more
If you’re out shopping for office supplies and you need to get more pens, you may notice that there are options for the size tip you can get on a pen. Two of the most common sizes are 0.5 mm and 0.7 mm, but which one is better? Determining which size pen tip is better … Read more
Have you ever wondered what one of the most famous writers of all time used to write his plays with? Shakespeare crafted words that would be alive hundreds of years after his death, but what did he write with? It is not known exactly what writing instrument Shakespeare would have used, either when drafting his … Read more
If you do a lot of swimming and you spend time in or underwater frequently, you might be wondering whether a pencil can write underwater or whether you need special equipment for this. A pencil can write underwater provided that you have a suitable medium to write on. Traditional paper will tear as soon as … Read more
I have nothing against pencils. They’re great for math problems, quick sketches, and fixing a broken zipper. But for really important documents (or even a more pleasant writing experience) I would definitely choose a pen. Why are pens better than pencils? They’re permanent and convenient, and the writing is clearer and brighter. Plus, the only … Read more
Anyone in med school already knows how much writing entails; from notes to your thesis to reminders and so much more, you can’t be without a good pen. That is why we created a list of the best seven pens to choose from specifically for this situation. The best pens for med school should be … Read more
The Italian flair of the Montegrappa brand has graced the hands of its followers worldwide for over a century. The Montegrappa luxury pens continue to push the boundaries in fountain pen design and groundbreaking aesthetic ornamentation. If you seek a beautiful and functional pen, Montegrappa is up there with the pen-making greats. Montegrappa is an … Read more