The Guide to All Things Pens
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When buyers shop for a new pen, they usually want a balance of style, usability, and durability. Copper and brass pens perfectly blend these traits to create beautiful items that feel substantial in the hand, last a lifetime, and write with ease and grace. Of course, with so many pens on the market, it can … Read more
Fountain pens have an air of refinement and luxury about them that often relates to business and banking. Yet, for something designed to be used every day, some pens manage to cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars. For the most expensive pens in the world, you could even end up spending several hundreds of … Read more
Even though they have been kicking around since the early 1800s, fountain pens remain incredibly popular. The tech behind them hasn’t changed all that much either. Even in the face of far cheaper ballpoint pens, many people opt to pick up a good fountain pen, and there are several reasons why. Let’s take a look, … Read more
There are many different ink types out there. One that you may come across every so often is archival ink. So, what is it? How is archival ink different from other types of ink? That is exactly what we will take a look at on this page! What Is Archival Ink? Archival ink is a … Read more
There are many reasons to be interested in writing with a quill. Whether you admire the aesthetic or want to experience a historical practice, it can be a daunting writing style to approach. How does a beginner start writing with a quill? To write with a quill you must hold it at a certain angle, … Read more
Fountain pens aren’t just for calligraphy or showing off on special occasions. They are made for everyday use—and can actually make your life a lot easier. Most people avoid using fountain pens every day because of a few misconceptions: It’s too fragile. I might break it. It’s too fancy and expensive. I’m afraid I’ll lose … Read more
You may have heard the terms 0.5 and 0.7 when talking about pens, but never really thought much about them. After all, your pen gets the job done, and that might be all you care about. But still, it can be nice to understand more about these different types of pens so that if you … Read more
Did you know that colors can actually have an impact on the neurological pathways in your brain? Because every color has its own wavelength, each of them is going to affect your behavior and attention when learning in a different way. Red is the color that increases attentional level the most. Using red-colored ink will … Read more
Jotting down memories in your journal, composing a thoughtful letter to a loved one, or even just writing out your grocery list provides a permanent record of things you want to say or remember. Think again. Even though it may take years, eventually, pen ink will fade until the written records are no longer legible. … Read more
If there’s one thing that can be said about fountain pens, it’s that they are pretty adaptable to just about any kind of ink you throw at them. However, not every ink is suitable for use in a fountain pen. You can certainly load it up, but that doesn’t mean that the overall experience will … Read more