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Permanent Fountain Pen Inks Explained: “Bulletp...

If you're like me, you spend way too much time reading about waterproof/permanent fountain pen inks online The problem: ink labels are marketing first, chemistry second “Permanent,” “waterproof,” “archival,” “document,” “bulletproof,”...

Permanent Fountain Pen Inks Explained: “Bulletp...

If you're like me, you spend way too much time reading about waterproof/permanent fountain pen inks online The problem: ink labels are marketing first, chemistry second “Permanent,” “waterproof,” “archival,” “document,” “bulletproof,”...

Sheening Fountain Pen Inks: A Beginner’s Guide

If you’ve ever seen a handwritten line that looks blue… but also somehow metallic pink when you tilt the page? That’s sheen—one of fountain pen inks’ most delightful little magic...

Sheening Fountain Pen Inks: A Beginner’s Guide

If you’ve ever seen a handwritten line that looks blue… but also somehow metallic pink when you tilt the page? That’s sheen—one of fountain pen inks’ most delightful little magic...

The 5 Best Fountain Pens with Lord of the Rings...

I recently wrote a comment on reddit in response to someone asking, "Is there a fountain pen that looks like it could fit into the Lord of the Rings universe?;...

The 5 Best Fountain Pens with Lord of the Rings...

I recently wrote a comment on reddit in response to someone asking, "Is there a fountain pen that looks like it could fit into the Lord of the Rings universe?;...

Holiday Gift Bundles for Every Pen Persona: Beginner, Traditionalist, Adventurer, Wildcard

Holiday Gift Bundles for Every Pen Persona: Beg...

Every fountain pen person you know has a vibe. Some are all about traditional cigar-shaped pens, timeless blue ink, and cream stationery. Others want the weird shimmer, the brass pocket pen...

Holiday Gift Bundles for Every Pen Persona: Beg...

Every fountain pen person you know has a vibe. Some are all about traditional cigar-shaped pens, timeless blue ink, and cream stationery. Others want the weird shimmer, the brass pocket pen...

Hardcover or Softcover? Rhodia Webnotebook vs Rhodiarama Softcover Journal

Hardcover or Softcover? Rhodia Webnotebook vs R...

If you hang around fountain pen people long enough, a few notebook names come up over and over—and Rhodia is almost always on that list. Two of their most-loved options...

Hardcover or Softcover? Rhodia Webnotebook vs R...

If you hang around fountain pen people long enough, a few notebook names come up over and over—and Rhodia is almost always on that list. Two of their most-loved options...

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Vintage-Safe Fountain Pen Inks: A List and a Guide

TL;DR — Quick Recommendations If you just want a list of inks that are going to be safe for the vast majority of vintage fountain pens, here you go: Filling...

Vintage-Safe Fountain Pen Inks: A List and a Guide

TL;DR — Quick Recommendations If you just want a list of inks that are going to be safe for the vast majority of vintage fountain pens, here you go: Filling...