The Guide to All Things Pens
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
Unlike disposable ballpoint pens, it takes a little more practice to master the fountain pen. You can’t expect to simply pick up a pen and immediately find its sweet spot. If anything, an incorrect grip could smear the ink, rip the page, and produce an ugly, scratchy font. Therefore, take time to practice your grip … Read more
In a world dominated by disposable BICs and ballpoints, it seems as if the world has forgotten the beauty of refilling and reusing a fountain pen. Not only is it more sustainable to continue using the same pen, but it also adds to the experience of writing. So, how exactly do you fill a fountain … Read more
Have you seen the beautiful calligraphy written by almost ethereal-looking fountain pens? Are you inspired to start (or even expand) your fountain pen collection? Since the internet is such a big place, it seems silly that finding fountain pens is so hard. But it is! From Amazon to EndlessPens to eBay to Goulet Pens, there … Read more
One of the greatest joys of writing with a fountain pen is the understanding that, if your pen runs out of ink, you can simply refill it and keep writing. But from time to time, the seemingly worst happens and your pen dries up. Although it may seem like the end of the world, you … Read more
Are you thinking about purchasing a fountain pen? Or already have a fountain pen but don’t know much about how they work and function? If so, this guide is for you. We created this guide to introduce fountain pen newbies (and those who just want to learn more) to the world of fountain pens. Some … Read more
Little can be more aggravating than a dried-out fountain pen. Refill ink isn’t expensive and a bottle can last up to a year but, even so, no one wants a fountain pen that dries out too quickly. Also, fountain pen ink cartridges can dry out quickly too. Keep reading to learn how to keep your fountain … Read more
Fountain pen users sometimes incur the issue of ink-stained hands or skin. If you’ve ever been in this position, you may have wondered how to get fountain pen ink off your skin and the best ways to do so. You can use hand sanitizers, baking soda-vinegar-toothpaste solution, borax solutions, baby oil, castile soap, tea tree … Read more
Over the past several years, the Pelikan brand of pens has become known for delivering both value and bragging rights. Even though Pelikan isn’t always the cheapest fountain pen, they perform so well it justifies the price. Due to the distinctive nature of the ink reservoir within a Pelikan pen, the average user may often … Read more
The nib of a fountain pen is simultaneously the most useful and most beautiful part of a pen. Nevertheless, it is also the most delicate part of the pen, and as such, requires special care and attention. If you wish to replace the nib of your pen, you’ll have to follow a careful set of … Read more