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What are the best fountain pens? Join us on a journey to the heart of fine writing to find the best writing instruments, drawing, note-taking and stylish best pens. We will explore the best pen brands from around the world from major brands and good fountain pens from smaller ones.
Each year, top writing brands from around the world add to the ever-growing spectrum of fountain pen inks. In this article, we compile the best fountain pen inks in 2026. Join us for all the shimmer, shading, and sheen!
What do fountain pens have in common with eating whole foods, exercise, and good sleep? They're GOOD for you. In this post, Priya shows you just how good fountain pens are for your well-being.
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 fountain pen doesn't need to be some mystical device appreciated only through daydreams and journaling influencers' posts on your social feed. They are as much a democratic and accessible tool as any other type of writing instrument, and this guide is here to help demystify the fountain pen for good.
As one begins to tumble down the fountain pen rabbit hole, it’s natural to fall upon the gold nib — a hallmark of prestige, luxury, and refinement. But, with the price of gold over $4,000 an ounce, the rapid rise in inflation priced once-approachable gold nib fountain pens out of reach for many pen enthusiasts. In this post, I share five entry-level, gold nib pens that survived the price hikes (for now)
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In honor of National Ballpoint Pen Day, Kris handpicks five of his favorite ballpoint pens to discuss. Ballpoint pens aren’t always the sexiest thing to talk about in the world of fine writing, but they are nonetheless ubiquitous, and often times they’re the first and most frequent type of pen that the average person will encounter in their lifetimes.
Swatch your way to building a beautiful library of fountain pen inks with these helpful tips and techniques from a watercolor artist who loves fountain pens.
Montblanc may be a hallowed name in the world of desirable grail pens, but it is far from the only option when it comes to the search for peak fine writing experiences. More companies and by extension, more skilled artisans of the craft, are creating fountain pens worth dreaming about than ever. Allow this guide to open your horizons to some of those alternatives.
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