The Guide to All Things Pens
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One reason a lot of people hold off from buying a fountain pen is that they hear horror story after horror story about them leaking. There’s nothing worse than a fountain pen “popping” in your pocket and bleeding ink all over the place. Luckily, though, you can quickly stop your fountain pen from leaking with … Read more
Gel pens are pretty great, but they become difficult, if not impossible, to use when they get clogged. But do you really just have to throw them away and buy a new one when something like that happens? Is there any way to unclog a gel pen? Thankfully, there are actually a number of methods … Read more
If you’re left-handed, you already know the frustration of ink smudging as you write across the page. Pens with fast-drying ink are ideal for left-handed writers, as the ink dries quickly and doesn’t smear – and, perhaps just as important, doesn’t stain the side of your hand after writing. So what are the best pens … Read more
Many people enjoy writing with a pencil more than a pen. One of the advantages of a pencil is that you can easily correct your mistakes. But can you remove pen ink from paper as easily as a pencil? Read more to find out. Admittedly, it is much harder to erase ink than it is … Read more
Most folks would agree that writing with a pen is a world different than writing with a pencil – even if the two writing instruments look shockingly similar on the surface. Writing with a pen is permanent and unforgiving, whereas writing with a pencil gives you a lot more freedom to erase and rephrase your … Read more
Your Montblanc Meisterstück fountain pen is a worthwhile investment that should be protected. Using an approved cleaning method on the recommended schedule prevents damage to the pen and keeps it in pristine condition for years to come. To clean a Montblanc Meisterstück fountain pen, use a soft cloth or nib cleaner to remove ink from … Read more
The LAMY Safari is one of the most popular and best-performing fountain pens on the market. Properly cleaning your Lamy Safari is the easiest way to have it on hand for years to come. To clean a LAMY Safari fountain pen: Rinse, flush, and soak the nib section Rinse the converter (if needed) Flush the … Read more
Introduction Have you ever looked at the two letters HB inscribed on your pencil and wondered, what is HB pencil? These letters are seen everywhere, across various brands, so what do they mean? The letters HB on a pencil stand for “Hard” and “Black,” meaning that the graphite is hard the color is dark, and … Read more
If you need to sharpen a pencil and you cannot find your sharpener anywhere, don’t panic. There are some other options, although you may find that they don’t produce quite such good results. Let’s find out how to sharpen a pencil without a sharpener. You can sharpen a pencil without a sharpener by using a … Read more
Having a good pen is a pleasure, and so many pens write badly, leave blotches, feel uncomfortable, or are just annoying. It’s important to get a tool that works well for you – so what is the best rollerball pen? To some degree, personal preference will affect the answer, but there are some great rollerball … Read more