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Top 7 Italian Fountain Pens - Aurora 14kt gold flex nib
  • Oct 29, 2025

Top 7 Best Italian Fountain Pens – Timeless, Elegant & Iconic

Italian fountain pens are known for their bold design, expressive nibs, and a craftsmanship that balances tradition with artistry. These pens bring together beautiful materials and thoughtful engineering in a way that feels distinctly personal. Whether you’re building your collection or choosing a reliable everyday writer, this post makes a case for 7 top-tier Italian pens to explore.

The best highlighters zebra mildliner
  • Oct 24, 2025

Best Highlighter Pens for Study, Work & Creative Use

With so many highlighter options available, it's hard to know which pen will make your notes stand out. In this post, we highlight all the best hi-liter pens and markers for work, study, and creative use.

Empire State Pen Show by @erdem_cetintas
  • Oct 19, 2025

The Inaugural Empire State Pen Show Recap [2025]

Recapping the Inaugural Empire State Pen Show from the perspective of a first-time vendor and long-time pen enthusiast.

What’s inside the Mystery Dip Pen and Ink Boxes
  • Oct 1, 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.

Back to School Supply List for Pen Enthusiasts [2025]
  • Aug 13, 2025

Back to School Supply List for Pen Enthusiasts [2025]

It's that time of year again and back-to-school is upon us. For 2025, we refreshed our best recommendations for writing tools and accessories that provide utility, value, and excitement to students.

Best Japanese Fountain Pens You’ll Absolutely Love
  • Jul 30, 2025

Best Japanese Fountain Pens You'll Absolutely Love

Fine writing is alive and well thanks in no small part to the craft, care and creativity of Japan and its many fountain pen enthusiasts. Explore some of our favorite Japanese fountain pen selections with this helpful guide!

Nahvalur Nautilus Fountain Pen Nib Comparison
  • Jul 25, 2025

Nahvalur Nautilus Fountain Pen Nib Comparison

In this post, we’ll dive deep into the current Nahvalur nib lineup and show you how each performs in terms of line width, smoothness, and ink flow. Whether you're a precise note-taker, a bold signature-maker, or someone looking to try out specialty nibs like a stub, this guide will help you pick your ideal match.

Kaweco Sport Fountain Pen Nib Comparison
  • Jul 18, 2025

Kaweco Sport Fountain Pen Nib Comparison

The Kaweco Sport is on the shortlist for the best pocket-sized, portable fountain pens in the world. It's number five size stainless steel nib has a range of nib sizes to fit your handwriting style. In this post, we explore all the nib options so you can confidently pick the nib that's best for you.

Best Fountain Pens Under $50 (That Don’t Feel Cheap)
  • Jul 10, 2025

Best Fountain Pens Under $50 (That Don't Feel Cheap)

Fifty dollars is certainly no small amount to commit to a fine writing instrument, so when looking for one that "doesn't feel cheap", it's about truly getting what you're paying for. There are a host of well-made, well-designed, effective fountain pens for those looking to fill the next slot in their pen cases at that price point, and this guide will help you discover a few!