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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
Modern fountain pens come in all shapes and sizes but their anatomy remains more or less the same. In this series of articles, aimed at both novice and long time pen users, I shall explore exactly what makes a fountain pen… a fountain pen. In principle every pen is the same. A barrel, a cap, … 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
When it comes to choosing a preferred method of ink delivery for your fountain pen, the question of whether to use a cartridge or converter is a tricky one to answer. Some fountain pen manufacturers such as Noodler’s Ink don’t give you a choice. You are stuck with a piston or plunger converter that is integral to … Read more
Having a leaky pen is one of the most frustrating problems that a fountain pen enthusiast can have! But equally as annoying is bad ink flow. It’s happened to me, a few customers and it’s bound to happen to you at one time or another. Your perfect pen ceases to write the way it used … Read more