The Best Fountain Pens for Taking Notes Fountain pens aren’t just for practicing fancy calligraphy in a mahogany-walled office surrounded by antiques. They’re functional writing instruments that make tasks as mundane as note taking much more enjoyable. I got into writing with fountain pens in college. I took a ton of notes, all by hand […]
6 Japanese Fountain Pens To Help You Write Really Small When getting into the world of fountain pens, you may have seen that Japanese nibs and Western Nibs tend to be different sizes. What exactly does this mean? Well, the Japanese pens (let’s use Pilot) will run a full size finer than their Western (German […]
It’s Fountain Pen Day, and that means it’s time to embrace, promote, and appreciate the use of fountain pens. Why use a fountain pen? I’ve put together 8 reasons why in this guide, with a volume two coming out soon. I spent a few extra minutes this morning taking some pictures and doodling with a few of my favorite pens over breakfast. Enjoy the photos and make sure to write with a fountain pen today!
Left to Right: Karas Kustoms Ink – Kaweco Green Ink – Hero 9018 Fude Nib Lamy 2000 Stainless – J. Herbin Orange Indien – B Nib Pelikan M805 Stresemann – Sailor Miruai Ink – B Nib Pilot Custom 823 – Iroshizuku Momiji – Architect Point TWSBI 580AL – Noodler’s Bad Blue Heron – M Nib […]