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It can be confusing if you are new to the fountain pen world. There are so many different options out there, that it can be hard to know what are the best fountain pens to get started with. You want a pen that doesn’t break the bank, but that gives you a great first impression. … Read more
Should you use cartridges or converters in your fountain pens? On the face of it it’s a simple choice between the two. But in reality there are several things you need to consider. Perhaps you want to use bottled ink. Perhaps you want to use a larger range of colours rather than the small number … Read more
One thing that really bugs me about filling my pens is an inky nib section. This is especially true when a pen is an expensive one. After purchasing a gorgeous new fountain pen, you rip open the packaging, carefully open the box and behold the amazing craftsmanship that went into making your new pen. … and then … Read more
This one is for Lyn! After receiving a gorgeous fountain pen as a gift, Lyn came to us with several questions. One question that she asked was how to get ink into her brand new pen! She had a piston converter and no cartridges. I hope this article helps, Lyn! Fountain pens that use ink … Read more
There is nothing like using bottled ink with your fountain pen! Cartridges are easy and convenient but at the end of the day you should still clean and maintain your pen to give you a great writing experience.Using cartridges won’t guarantee ink free hands so don’t be afraid to try bottles. It doesn’t have to be … Read more
I have several abused fountain pens on my desk! Capped for weeks. Full of ink. Left like out of vogue toys thrown from of a child’s pram. It got me thinking. With guilt… Remind myself that each and every pen is special and deserves to be kept as so. I can think of a hundred dos and … Read more