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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...

The 5 Best (Cheap!) Chinese Fountain Pens

The 5 Best (Cheap!) Chinese Fountain Pens

Fountain pens are amazing - they elevate the act of writing, turning it from a necessity into a beautiful ritual that can center us and give us real enjoyment. But...

The 5 Best (Cheap!) Chinese Fountain Pens

Fountain pens are amazing - they elevate the act of writing, turning it from a necessity into a beautiful ritual that can center us and give us real enjoyment. But...

Ink List #1: Fountain Pen Ink Sample Mystery Bo...

These are the fountain pen inks that were in the Bottle and Plume December 2025 ink sample mystery box. Note: I post the ink selections from each mystery sample box...

Ink List #1: Fountain Pen Ink Sample Mystery Bo...

These are the fountain pen inks that were in the Bottle and Plume December 2025 ink sample mystery box. Note: I post the ink selections from each mystery sample box...