The Guide to All Things Pens
Becca 
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
If you’re creating a work of art – poem, drawing, diary, you name it – chances are, you want it to last as long as possible. In most cases, as long as you take care of something, it will remain in good condition. You might be thinking, how long do pencil marks last? How can … Read more
My mind often feels like I have two dozen “open tabs” at a time. At any given moment, I’m composing a reply to an email, planning my grocery list, checking the new shows that dropped on Netflix, comparing reviews of dog shampoos… and that doesn’t count all the random private thoughts and feelings, or the … Read more
Many inks will fade over time, because of how some of its chemicals react to UV light. That’s fine when you’re writing a grocery list, but what if you’d like to preserve your notes for posterity? No ink is 100% fade-proof. However, you can help slow down the process by choosing more fade-resistant ink and … Read more
If you have a drawer full of old pen refills that you bought and then forgot about, you might be wondering, do pen refills expire? Few things last indefinitely, but how long should these keep for and how can you tell if they are still okay? Most pen refills will eventually expire, although the speed … Read more
Few things are as frustrating as getting into a real groove writing by hand, the ink flowing, only to have your fingers and hand cramp up halfway through. By learning how to make your pens more comfortable – using the right grips, a little bit of tape or rubber bands, or maybe even some modeling … Read more
A pen is a pen is a pen, right? Wrong! Writing with a high-quality pen might not be a life-changing experience – but it’s definitely an experience that will make you appreciate the difference between a five-cent “cheapo” pen and one of the best ballpoint pens under $50 options money can buy. Below we run … Read more
Writing is one of the most important skills we learn as children and every parent wants to give their kids the right start. But where do you even begin, with so many products on the market? We will take you through the best pencils for preschoolers. Learning with the proper pencil and developing a proper … Read more
Once you start using a fountain pen, you’ll never go back to a ballpoint. That’s exactly what happened to me when my cheap pen ran out of ink in the middle of an exam. My friend—a “pen snob” I often teased for using nothing but fountain pens—lent me her Pilot Metropolitan. It was love at … Read more
Parker is a well-known brand of pens that have been around for over 130 years. But what’s so special about them, and are they worth buying? Parker pens have a history of quality. They are certainly a luxury compared to most pens but will last much longer. Depending on how much you’re willing to spend, … Read more