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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.
With Father’s Day coming up, the hunt begins for the greatest “dad gifts” one can find on the internet. A nice pen makes an excellent gift because it is an embodiment of the unspoken tenets of the “Dad Philosophy”: be practical, unique, and old-fashioned. In this article, you’ll find specific pen gift recommendations that fathers will value.
If we spliced the DNA of Bob Ross with Mr. Rogers, that person would give the same vibes as Scott Christian Sava. It was a pleasure to spend the better part of an hour chatting with Mr. Sava (known as @ssavaart on the socials) about our early artistic influences, whether tracing is illegal, how meeting his fans IRL on the book tour was like a balm to the soul, and what gets him excited to get up every morning and create.
Find out which pens will make a statement when you gift them to your graduate. You'll find a collection of the best pens made by the best pen manufacturers in the world.
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