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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
Diplomat fountain pens are among the best fountain pens money can buy, and lately the German company has been pushing their lovely Aero in the marketplace. I currently keep one of these fountain pens near me, but how does it size up compared to others? I added a video review on YouTube of the Diplomat … Read more
We recently re-stocked our collection of TWSBI fountain pens, and one of the new pens from the Taiwanese company is the SWIPE. This low cost fountain pen is built using the same quality of other TWSBIs. It includes the nib that you may be familiar with on the ECO and also fits International Standard cartridges. … Read more
I’ve had a lot of fun putting together videos recently. And my sixth is about the wonderful Platinum 3776 Century. The pen is equipped with a gorgeous 14kt gold nib and offers an enhanced writing experience with the usual surgical precision of a Japanese made fountain pen.
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
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