The Best Pens and Stationery Gifts that won't leave you broke
  • Nov 18, 2022
The Best Pens and Stationery Gifts that won't leave you broke

Using our 20+ years of experience in the pen industry, we developed this list of budget-conscious writing gift ideas that give you plenty of pen for the money and are available in a wide array of crowd-pleasing colors and styles.

Goldspot Pens Magazine - Annual 2023 Digital Issue
  • Nov 9, 2022
Goldspot Pens Magazine - Annual 2023 Digital Issue

Stay on top of current trends and designs in the world of fine writing. Released in November 2022, the Goldspot Pens annual magazine highlights all of the latest and greatest fountain pens, ballpoint pens, rollerball pens, mechanical pencils, inks, refills, and accessories from around the world. This magazine surveys the top brands in the writing world, including Pilot, Pelikan, Sailor, and Lamy!

How to Celebrate Fountain Pen Day
  • Oct 31, 2022
How to Celebrate Fountain Pen Day

Fountain Pen Day is the first Friday of November. Officially established in 2012 by fountain pen enthusiast Cary Yeager and others within the online pen community, this day celebrates the writing instrument. Over the years, retailers, pen clubs, and social media influencers celebrate the unofficial holiday with special events, discounts, gifts, and giveaways. Find out how you can celebrate!

Lamy Safari vs. Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen
  • Oct 19, 2022
Lamy Safari vs. Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen

It's a skirmish of the starter fountain pens! In this post, we are pitting the Lamy Safari versus the Pilot Metropolitan in an all-out war of the written word. Which pen will win this decade-old rivalry? Let's find out!

Retro 51 Design Your Own Tornado Art Contest
  • Sep 26, 2022
Retro 51 Design Your Own Tornado Art Contest

In collaboration with Retro 51, Goldspot Pens is hosting the second annual “Make your own Retro 51” art contest throughout October 2022. All you need is your imagination and the Retro 51 pen design template you see on this page. Dream up the perfect Retro 51 pen and make it become a reality.

The 22 Best Fountain Pens of 2023
  • Aug 18, 2022
The 22 Best Fountain Pens of 2023

What are the best pens in the world? Join us on a journey to the heart of fine writing to find the best pens for writing, drawing, note-taking and style. We will explore the best pen brands from around the world, including Lamy, Kaweco, Sailor, Parker, and less known pen brands to inspire further investigation.

2022 Back to School Supply List for Pen Enthusiasts
  • Aug 11, 2022
2022 Back to School Supply List for Pen Enthusiasts

It's that time of year again and back-to-school is upon us. For 2022, we refreshed our best recommendations for writing tools and accessories that provide utility, value, and excitement to students.

Best Rollerball Pens of 2022
  • Aug 5, 2022
Best Rollerball Pens of 2022

This is a compilation of great rollerball pens that are each inspiring in their own way, whether it’s their unique size and shape, the materials sourced for their construction, or even just how unabashedly eye-catching they are. These are the best rollerball pens Goldspot has to offer in 2022.

Pilot Custom 823 Fountain Pen Re-Review After 3 Years
  • Jul 21, 2022
Pilot Custom 823 Fountain Pen Re-Review After 3 Years

Often, product reviews are done after using a product for a week or two. In this re-review, Mike Matteson takes another look at the Pilot Custom 823 to compare his initial impressions with how well the pen held up over three years since his initial review.