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Common Paper Sizes & How to Choose the Right One
  • Mar 25, 2025

Common Paper Sizes & How to Choose the Right One

Nib size names are usually pretty cut and dry. Fine, medium, broad, etc. But we feel another crucial size-related fine writing decision that deserves a little demystifying is paper size! With this guide, take a deep dive into learning the various standard sizes of paper (and by extension, notebooks and journals) that are available to you.

Diamine Ancient Copper Review: Why This Ink Stands Out
  • Mar 19, 2025

Diamine Ancient Copper Review: Why This Ink Stands Out

Every so often, an ink color comes around that resonates with the fine writing community in a very palpable way. Diamine's deep and dimensional 'Ancient Copper' is one of those inks, and this is your one-stop guide to how this jaw-dropping shade performs on different papers.

Best Fountain Pen Brands You Must Try In 2025
  • Mar 11, 2025

Best Fountain Pen Brands You Must Try In 2025

With each passing year, the art form of manufacturing a fine writing instrument becomes more refined, more exploratory, and more fun. Each one vying to compete for space on your desk and in your pen case. Explore this selection of brands whose pens you should be paying attention to in 2025!

Best Pen Gifts Under $150 - 2021 Gift Guide Pt. 2
  • Mar 7, 2025

Best Pen Gifts Under $150 - 2025 Gift Guide Pt. 2

In this series, we're taking the guesswork out of gift-giving and give our best recommendations in fine writing. Each post will tackle a price point (this one being $150 and under) and be split into three subcategories - gifts for the beginner, intermediate, and advanced.

11 Best Black Pens for Smooth & Bold Writing
  • Feb 19, 2025

11 Best Black Pens for Smooth & Bold Writing

The color black is a symbol of elegance, efficacy, and professionalism the world over. For those who seek those qualities in contemporary fine writing, look no further than this list. We've compiled 11 black pens guaranteed to provide great looks and even better writing experiences.

Best Luxury Ballpoint Pens of 2024
  • Feb 15, 2025

Best Luxury Ballpoint Pens of 2025

Ballpoint pens are not typically something of style and sophistication, but they certainly can be. There are countless ballpoints that serve luxury and glamour, and they don’t even have to sacrifice practicality to do it. If you’re interested in some pens with pizzazz, check out our picks for the top luxury ballpoint pens of 2025.

What’s inside the Mystery Dip Pen and Ink Boxes
  • Jan 29, 2025

What's inside the Mystery Dip Pen and Ink Boxes

Find out what stationery, pens, and writing goodies are included in each Mystery Dip surprise box. See how we started the Mystery Dip, why we started it, and how it evolved.

The Best Fountain Pens for Students
  • Jan 16, 2025

The Best Fountain Pens for Students

Being a student isn't easy. Especially if you're handwriting an encyclopedia's worth of notes each semester. A fine writing instrument may be the perfect companion to the task at hand. Learn about the best fountain pens we recommend to students and why!

Tips to Prevent Fountain Pens From Drying
  • Jan 6, 2025

Tips to Prevent Fountain Pens From Drying Out

Follow this simple guide to prevent one of fountain pen writing's most common pitfalls: dried out ink. Learn how it happens, debunk some myths about why it happens, and most importantly what you can do to make sure it doesn't happen again.