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Dip Pens vs. Fountain Pens
Dip Pens vs. Fountain Pens
  • 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.

Best Pens for Note Taking [2023]
Best Pens for Note Taking [2023]
  • 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!

The 5 Best Parker Pens For Every Budget
The 5 Best Parker Pens For Every Budget
  • 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!

Guide to the Pilot Vanishing Point Capless Fountain Pen
Guide to the Pilot Vanishing Point Capless Fountain Pen
  • 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.

7 Best Pens for Your Journal
7 Best Pens for Your Journal
  • 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.

Top 5 Fountain Pen Inks (2023)
Top 5 Fountain Pen Inks (2023)
  • Jul 21, 2023

Top 5 Fountain Pen Inks (2023)

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.

Tom Answers #21PenQuestions
Tom Answers #21PenQuestions
  • 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.

Alternatives to buying a Mont Blanc
Alternatives to buying a Mont Blanc
  • Jul 10, 2023

Alternatives to buying a Mont Blanc

Ask a non-pen person what's a fancy pen they've heard of and they will invariably say "Montblanc," or the "one with the snowflake on top." As one would expect of a household luxury brand name, Montblanc pens can be prohibitively expensive. In this post, we'll take a look at which pens you can buy instead of a Montblanc. The idea is to obtain a world-class writing experience without the high price.

Flying With Fountain Pens? Fountain Pen Airplane Travel Explained
Flying With Fountain Pens?  Fountain Pen Airplane Travel Explained
  • Jul 6, 2023

Flying With Fountain Pens? Fountain Pen Airplane Travel Explained

Are you traveling with fountain pens in an airplane? It’s critical to be careful when flying with fountain pens, before you take flight, here’s what to do!