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Fountain Pens: A Guide for Absolute Beginners

Fountain Pens: A Guide for Absolute Beginners

You Bought a Fountain Pen. Now What? A no-nonsense guide for new users, condensing all the advice I wish someone had given me when I started using fountain pens. Welcome!...

Fountain Pens: A Guide for Absolute Beginners

You Bought a Fountain Pen. Now What? A no-nonsense guide for new users, condensing all the advice I wish someone had given me when I started using fountain pens. Welcome!...

Fountain Pen Ink Types Explained

Fountain Pen Ink Types Explained

What’s the Difference Between Different Types of Fountain Pen Ink? (Dye vs. Pigment, Shimmer, Waterproof — Plus Important Cleaning Tips!) The first thing most people learn about fountain pen ink...

Fountain Pen Ink Types Explained

What’s the Difference Between Different Types of Fountain Pen Ink? (Dye vs. Pigment, Shimmer, Waterproof — Plus Important Cleaning Tips!) The first thing most people learn about fountain pen ink...

100+ Writing Prompts for Journaling with Fountain Pens

100+ Writing Prompts for Journaling with Founta...

I’ve spent a lot of time collecting writing prompts (and journaling prompts, writing prompts for introspection or for creating fun travel memories, etc.). What better way to share them than...

100+ Writing Prompts for Journaling with Founta...

I’ve spent a lot of time collecting writing prompts (and journaling prompts, writing prompts for introspection or for creating fun travel memories, etc.). What better way to share them than...

I've got a pen that writes too wet. What are some “dry” fountain pen inks?

I've got a pen that writes too wet. What are so...

TL;DR: Pelikan 4001 Blue-Black is a classic choice — cheap, well-behaved, and notably dry compared to most modern inks. Sometimes you’ll have a pen that’s a wet writer…a bit too...

I've got a pen that writes too wet. What are so...

TL;DR: Pelikan 4001 Blue-Black is a classic choice — cheap, well-behaved, and notably dry compared to most modern inks. Sometimes you’ll have a pen that’s a wet writer…a bit too...

How to Journal About Feelings and Emotions

How to Journal About Feelings and Emotions

I’m not the most naturally emotional person, and it took me a long time to realize the value of this kind of introspection. So I’d like to share some writing...

How to Journal About Feelings and Emotions

I’m not the most naturally emotional person, and it took me a long time to realize the value of this kind of introspection. So I’d like to share some writing...

How to Explore and Develop an Idea on Paper

How to Explore and Develop an Idea on Paper

I spend a LOT of time writing, both for work and for my personal life. So I’ve decided to elevate that activity, by using fountain pens. It makes something that...

How to Explore and Develop an Idea on Paper

I spend a LOT of time writing, both for work and for my personal life. So I’ve decided to elevate that activity, by using fountain pens. It makes something that...