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What to do when your fountain pen won’t write.
  • May 27, 2021
What to do when your fountain pen won't write.

Did your fountain pen stop writing? Are you experiencing no ink flow? Or, is your pen leaking ink uncontrollably? You've come to the right place. In this post, Tom gives you some quick tips to help get your pen writing again.

Narwhal Key West Fountain Pen - First Look
  • May 25, 2021
Narwhal Key West Fountain Pen - First Look

Coming ashore in late spring 2021, the newest Narwhal fountain pen hits on the meta-design trend of sparkling fountain pens. The Key West complements Narwhal's nautically-themed collections by taking inspiration from beautiful tropical vistas. In this video, Tom takes you on a tour of these shimmering beauties with a detailed breakdown, size comparison, and writing sample.

Shibui Pen Case Review - Leather Case for Pen
  • May 6, 2021
Shibui Pen Case Review - Leather Case for Pen

In 2017, a husband and wife duo founded Shibui out of a passion for fountain pens and journaling. From this love came a desire to protect an ever-evolving collection of pens with a timeless leather case that ages gracefully with use. In this video, Tom shares the full story of Shibui's handmade cases and demonstrates how to use the innovative Pull-Tag system to keep your pens snug and secure.

Monteverde MVP Pocket Fountain Pen - First Look
  • Apr 27, 2021
Monteverde MVP Pocket Fountain Pen - First Look

Introducing the latest pocket fountain pen from Monteverde called the MVP. Do the initials stand for Most Valuable Pen or Many Vexing Problems? Let's find out in today's pen review.

Most unforgivable fountain pen mistakes
  • Apr 20, 2021
Most unforgivable fountain pen mistakes

Avoid these 11 unforgivable fountain pen mistakes so you don't end up with a broken pen or an inky mess.

Now Offering Complimentary Visconti My Pen System
  • Apr 15, 2021
Now Offering Complimentary Visconti My Pen System

Personalization turns an ordinary pen into an heirloom instrument that becomes uniquely connected with its owner. However, engraving will permanently imprint the material of the pen and lower the value, in the event that you might want to sell or trade at a later date. Visconti's My Pen System allows you to uniquely customize your pen with a removable magnetic set of discs.

Waldmann Tuscany Fountain Pen Unboxing
  • Apr 6, 2021
Waldmann Tuscany Fountain Pen Unboxing

How gorgeous is this pen? Check out the sterling silver construction and luxury appeal of the German-made Waldmann Tuscany fountain pen.

Leonardo 2021 Momento Zero hands-on. What’s new?
  • Mar 16, 2021
Leonardo Momento Zero Review 2024

Leonardo Officina Italiana reintroduces its best-selling, Momento Zero pen design in 2021. In this post, find the changes that were made to the fountain pen, most notably the switch from Bock to Jowo nibs. We got you covered with a writing sample and side-by-side comparison.

Exploring Sailor Specialty Nibs - Music, Zoom, and Naginata Togi
  • Feb 11, 2021
Exploring Sailor Specialty Nibs - Music, Zoom, and Naginata Togi

In this post, we explore Sailor's exquisite specialty fountain pen nibs, show you how they work, and explain how they can best fit your writing needs.