The Guide to All Things Pens
Most of us grew up using a ballpoint pen in school. It feels familiar, comfortable, and easy to buy. In contrast, a fountain pen may seem scary and intimidating: “How do I use this? Why should I use this? What if I break it?” I get the fear factor—I went through it before. But when … 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
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
We all have those pens in our house that just sit around, waiting to be used. Whether you have another pen that you use more often or just don’t write very much, you may be wondering if you should be using your pens more. Specifically, do pens dry out if you don’t use them? Most … Read more
Fountain pens are an amazing writing companion, but finding the right one for you can be overwhelming, especially if you are a beginner. You are probably looking for something that isn’t too spendy but will still be good quality and effective in introducing you to the world of fountain pens. There are tons of options … Read more
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
Have you ever tried to use a fountain pen somewhere that has a high altitude and found that it leaked? A leaky fountain pen can ruin your document, stain your hands, and just be an all-around nuisance. If you’ve noticed that your fountain pen is leaking when you use it either on a plane or … 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
Over the years, there have been many debates on whether school-aged children should use fountain pens. Once kids transition from pencil usage, are fountain pens good for school? In this age of technology, there are two sides to this debate. Some people feel that handwriting is no longer important, others claim using fountain pens can … Read more