The Guide to All Things Pens
These articles cover different types of pens and give recommendations on which ones to get!
It’s one of the most irritating things in the world. You’re writing out a grocery list, a letter to a friend, jotting down your thoughts in a daily journal, or just taking some general notes and, all of a sudden, your pen just stops writing. The ink inside is clearly there but it won’t write. … Read more
The Sailor Four Seasons Fountain Pen is popular for a wide range of reasons, and if you are thinking of purchasing one, you’ll want to know more about it. How does it write, and how does it look? Let’s find out! The Sailor Four Seasons Fountain Pen is an immensely elegant fountain pen that is … Read more
Some fountain pens are designed to be showpieces, while others are designed to be used every day without ever breaking down. Yet, everyone once in a while, you find a truly special pen that somehow rides the line between both. In this case, we’re talking about a pen that stands the test of time while … Read more
If you have ever looked at bolt action pens, you might be wondering what the point is. Why would you purchase one of these pens when really, the simple twist or click mechanism works fine in most cases? A bolt action pen has fewer moving parts than a click or twist mechanism and is therefore … Read more
We’ve written about pen cases before on Pensguide.com. But I got a new case that is simple, quality, and relatively cheap. I knew I needed to share it. So if you are looking for a good high-quality pen case for less than $15 then you need to keep on reading. Because of the cost and … Read more
Whether you’re a pen lover, a pen collector, or just someone looking for a quality writing implement, you may find yourself wondering if an expensive pen is worth the investment. Expensive pens save money in the long run, are known to improve your handwriting, are eco-friendly alternatives, are made from better, more durable materials, and … Read more
We’ve all been there. You walk into an office supply store and see an aisle with what seems like dozens of pen options. You look around and notice that some of them are, well, way more expensive than the others. So… why are some pens so expensive? While some pens are made of cheap products, … Read more
Luxury pens can get expensive, but brands like Cross and Parker fill the middle ground by offering quality at a modest price. The first hurdle you face is making a choice between the competitors. Parker pens are often preferred to Cross pens because of their durability and reliability, as well as the quality of their … 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
With the exception of pens that allow the tip to recede into the implement itself, most pens have caps. But have you ever wondered why? Why do pens need caps? Most people assume it has something to do with keeping air away from the ink but is that true? As a matter of fact, it … Read more