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In today’s article, I thought I’d answer three questions I recently was asked about fountain pen nibs. What is the Tip of a Fountain Pen Called What is Nib Creep Do All Nibs Fit All Fountain Pens? What Is The Tip of A Fountain Pen Called The tip of a fountain pen is called a … Read more
The Dr. Grip pens and pencils from Pilot are easy to overlook, but they offer surprising performance when compared to other refillable options. Pilot’s Dr. Grip pens and pencils offer a great variety of products with quality ergonomic benefits. They work best for those seeking relief while writing but are also stylish enough for daily … 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
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
A.T. Cross Company has been manufacturing high-quality pens and pencils for nearly 200 years. With such a long history of products, it’s not uncommon to find Cross pens dating back several decades. However, if you’re not an expert in the field, it’s not always easy to figure out which model pen you’re using. By paying … Read more
If you’re looking for a sturdy and satisfying writing utensil, look no further than the Bolt Action Pen from Tactile Turn. The Tactile Turn Bolt Action Pen is a great option for everyday carry. There are several options that make sure you can get the perfect pen for your needs, and features like the textured … 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
LAMY’s AL-Star Fountain Pen is one of its most popular sub-$50 fountain pens, but it gets surprisingly mixed reviews. The unique design has plenty to offer, but a few features give the pen a bad reputation. The Lamy AL-Star Fountain Pen features a sturdy construction and sleek design. Between the fountain pen’s full size and … Read more