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Retro 51 Tornado Review - Design & Art Contest [2024]

Nov 14, 2023

Retro 51 Tornado Review - Design & Art Contest [2025]

In collaboration with Retro 51, Goldspot Pens is hosting the second annual “Make your own Retro 51” art contest throughout October 2023. 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.

Oct 20, 2023

Dip Pens vs. Fountain Pens

For many, classic writing instruments evoke a sense of creativity and connection that transcends their utilitarian purpose. Finding your perfect pen means pure self-expression at your fingertips! In this article, we’re discussing the differences between the fountain pen vs dip pen, their history, and factors to consider.

Oct 12, 2023

Kaweco Perkeo Pen Review

Did you know the Perkeo is named after one of Kaweco's earliest, eyedropper-fill fountain pens? In this post, we discuss some Kaweco history to put this relatively new, starter fountain pen introduction in proper context.

Sep 29, 2023

Best Pens for Note Taking [2023]

Whether you’re a high schooler, college freshman, or simply a student of life, a good pen can make all the difference in your learning and writing experience. In this article, you'll find tips on what to look for and links to some of the best pens for note taking on the market!

Sep 11, 2023

The 5 Best Parker Pens For Every Budget

In this article, we share our best Parker pens and their price range, plus a peek into their heritage, and fascinating stuff for fountain pen lovers like you!

Jul 27, 2023

Guide to the Pilot Vanishing Point Capless Fountain Pen

Now you see it, now you don't. Find out how a Pilot Vanishing Point fountain pen works and why the Pilot VP is the world's most renowned retractable nib fountain pen.

Jul 26, 2023

7 Best Pens for Your Journal

Make your journaling experience enjoyable, informative, and worthwhile with our hand-picked recommendations for the best pens for journaling.

Jul 21, 2023

Best Fountain Pen Ink Selections of 2024

In this post, we’ll share our top 5 bestselling fountain pen inks of 2023 (so far) as well as our top 5 most popular inks, and my (Tom’s) 5 favorite inks. Using these 15 inks as a starting point, we’ll make some suggestions on how you can continue your journey into the world of fountain pen inks to explore new colors you’ll love.

Jul 14, 2023

Tom Answers #21PenQuestions

Call it a challenge, a trend, or a writing prompt, the #21PenQuestions is a fun way to share your unique collecting habits with the pen community. Here, I (Tom) will do my best to answer all of these questions to the fullest degree of honesty and integrity. I haven’t looked at anyone else’s answers because I did not want to color my thoughts.

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