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How to Find the Right Nib for your Handwriting Style
  • May 5, 2022
How to Find the Right Nib for your Handwriting Style

For beginner and intermediate fountain pen users, finding the right nib size can be a daunting (and expensive) journey. The following primer is meant to increase the potential satisfaction for someone who is looking for their ideal nib size.

Benu Talisman Fountain Pen Profile
  • May 3, 2022
Benu Talisman Fountain Pen Review

A "talisman" is an object believed to have magical powers, which are granted to its owner. For example, when you find a penny head's up, it's considered a "lucky penny." In the Talisman collection, Benu infuses each fountain pen with a substance that has mythological attributes such as good luck, prosperity, healing, and protection against evil.

Where Does Ink Come From?
  • Apr 29, 2022
Where Does Ink Come From?

Ink is the lifeblood of a pen. Yet, we take it for granted that, for as long as there have been pens, there's been ink to write with them. In this article, we dive deep into the mysterious origins of ink.

How to Write Stream of Consciousness
  • Apr 26, 2022
How to Write Stream of Consciousness

Stream of Consciousness captures thoughts as they occur in the mind. This type of writing opens the flow of thoughts from the brain, spilling them upon the page. It is like a word-for-word transcription of a person's thought process. In this post, Tom shares literary examples, benefits, and some exercises to get started with stream of consciousness writing.

Esterbrook Fountain Pen Nib Size Comparison
  • Apr 14, 2022
Esterbrook Fountain Pen Nib Size Comparison

Take an in-depth comparison of Esterbrook's current nib size offerings, including several specialty grind nibs, so you can decide which nib is best suited for your handwriting enjoyment.

Leonardo Flex Nib Fountain Pen Comparison
  • Apr 1, 2022
Leonardo Flex Nib Fountain Pen Comparison

Just what kind of flex can you expect from Leonardo's elastic steel and elastic 14kt gold nibs? This article explores the two types of flex nibs manufactured by Jowo and how they can best suit your handwriting preferences and your budget.

Different Types of Pen Ink, And Their Uses
  • Mar 22, 2022
Different Types of Pen Ink, And Their Uses

Let's talk ink! Not all ink flows the same way. In this article, we explore the different types of pen ink, the pens they are used for, and the potential applications for creative expression.

Brass Pens: Everything You Needed to Know
  • Mar 21, 2022
Brass Pens - Everything You Needed to Know

This article discusses why pen enthusiasts are drawn to brass pens. Use the step-by-step instructional video to clean your brass pen using household ingredients. If you prefer the lived-in, tarnished look, we share an experiment to show how to age your pens.

How Long Does A Bottle Of Ink Last Before It Expires?
  • Mar 10, 2022
How Long Does A Bottle Of Ink Last Before It Expires?

In this article, we explore the longevity of fountain pen ink. Which so many colors to explore, it's easy to amass a reserve of ink. Do you have to worry about bottled ink going bad?