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Laban Antique vs. Antique II: What’s the Differ...

If you’ve been browsing brass fountain pens lately, you may have stumbled across the “Antique” and “Antique II”, and may be asking “what's the difference between the Laban Antique and the...

Laban Antique vs. Antique II: What’s the Differ...

If you’ve been browsing brass fountain pens lately, you may have stumbled across the “Antique” and “Antique II”, and may be asking “what's the difference between the Laban Antique and the...

All Fountain Pen Filling Systems, Explained: Pr...

A comprehensive guide to modern fountain pen filling systems—cartridge, converter, piston, vacuum, eyedropper, and more—plus pros, cons, capacity, cleaning, and travel tips.

All Fountain Pen Filling Systems, Explained: Pr...

A comprehensive guide to modern fountain pen filling systems—cartridge, converter, piston, vacuum, eyedropper, and more—plus pros, cons, capacity, cleaning, and travel tips.

Guest Post: Reflections after 10 years in the h...

I recently had the pleasure of coming across a brilliant post on Reddit, giving what I think is excellent advice to newcomers to the fountain pen hobby. I asked this...

Guest Post: Reflections after 10 years in the h...

I recently had the pleasure of coming across a brilliant post on Reddit, giving what I think is excellent advice to newcomers to the fountain pen hobby. I asked this...

Octopus Write & Draw: Petrol Buffalo vs. Petrol...

Anyone who has seen my comments on Reddit knows that I'm a die-hard fan of Octopus Fluids' Write & Draw series of pigment (permanent/waterproof) inks. They're perfect for writing, drawing...

Octopus Write & Draw: Petrol Buffalo vs. Petrol...

Anyone who has seen my comments on Reddit knows that I'm a die-hard fan of Octopus Fluids' Write & Draw series of pigment (permanent/waterproof) inks. They're perfect for writing, drawing...

Asvine V126 Fountain Pen Review

For a long time, Chinese fountain pens have just been seen as "cheap," synonymous with low cost and low quality. I would venture to say that those days are over:...

Asvine V126 Fountain Pen Review

For a long time, Chinese fountain pens have just been seen as "cheap," synonymous with low cost and low quality. I would venture to say that those days are over:...

How to Fly With Fountain Pens (Without Leaks): The Complete Guide

How to Fly With Fountain Pens (Without Leaks): ...

One of the most popular questions I see about traveling with fountain pens is from people who are wondering how to store their fountain pens safely during air travel. It's...

How to Fly With Fountain Pens (Without Leaks): ...

One of the most popular questions I see about traveling with fountain pens is from people who are wondering how to store their fountain pens safely during air travel. It's...