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Top 7 Black Fountain Pen Inks
Top 7 Black Fountain Pen Inks
  • Sep 1, 2021

Top 7 Black Fountain Pen Inks

In terms of ink color choices, black is the most professional with the highest contrast to read on white paper and has the saturation to withstand exposure to water or chemical solvents. Out of the hundreds of black inks on offer, we discuss which are the best black inks for fountain pens.

TWSBI Swipe Fountain Pen Review
TWSBI Swipe Fountain Pen Review
  • Aug 17, 2021

TWSBI Swipe Fountain Pen Review

As a writing instrument manufacturer, TWSBI always sought to make modern fountain pens more accessible to a greater audience. It all started with the piston-fill demonstrator Diamond 540 and progressed with the more affordable ECO and GO designs. In 2021, TWSBI does it again with the SWIPE - the company's first cartridge/converter filling fountain pen.

Which Pen Would I Pick?
Which Pen Would I Pick?
  • Jul 23, 2021

Which Pen Would I Pick?

We've all been there before, pen-pals. Stuck with a seemingly impossible decision to make. At stake is your enjoyment of writing and your bank account. Picking the perfect pen isn't easy. As you'll see in the videos below, even a seasoned pen enthusiast has difficulty wrangling with picking one pen over another.

Kilk Epigram & Camera Laterna Fountain Pen Review
Kilk Epigram & Camera Laterna Fountain Pen Review
  • Jul 13, 2021

Kilk Epigram & Camera Laterna Fountain Pen Review

Kilk is a boutique fine writing instrument studio based in Turkey. Its passionate and talented artisans are expanding the brand on a global stage. The company might be new, but its commitment to quality and exquisite detail is timeless. In this video, we overview the first two designs of Kilk Epigram and Camera Laterna fountain pens.

SCRIBO Piuma Fountain Pen Review
SCRIBO Piuma Fountain Pen Review
  • Jul 13, 2021

SCRIBO Piuma Fountain Pen Review

Most of you will agree that the fountain pen's nib is the heart of a great writing experience. In this video review, we'll take an in-depth look at arguably the world's most unique, high-performance gold nib. Let's check out the Scribo Piuma collection.

Leonardo Momento Magico Fountain Pen - First Look
Leonardo Momento Magico Fountain Pen - First Look
  • Jul 6, 2021

Leonardo Momento Magico Fountain Pen - First Look

Every pen enthusiast knows that when they've found the right pen, the moment the nib touches paper is like magic. This experience is the focus of Leonardo Officina's collection, called the "Momento Magico." After much experimentation in their workshop based in Naples, Italy, Leonardo introduces its most affordable, piston-filling fountain pen yet.

Pelikan Classic 205 Fountain Pen Nib Comparison
Pelikan Classic 205 Fountain Pen Nib Comparison
  • Jun 16, 2021

Pelikan Classic 205 Fountain Pen Nib Comparison

If you're considering a next-level, piston-filling fountain pen that will last a lifetime, the Pelikan Classic M200/205 is an excellent pen to add to your flock. In this video, Tom compares all the available nib sizes of the M205 fountain pen to help you decide which nib size is best for you.

What to do when your fountain pen won't write.
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
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.