When people describe a fountain pen as “scratchy,” the problem is often nib misalignment. One tine sits slightly higher than the other, causing the nib to catch the paper unevenly. It helps to diagnose the problem before reaching for tools...
A new fountain pen should feel effortless, with ink flowing, nib gliding, and writing without interruption. So when skipping happens, it’s frustrating. The good news is that skipping is usually not a “defect” problem. It’s almost always a setup, ink,...
Short answer You can tune a fountain pen at home by cleaning it, aligning the tines, improving ink flow, and smoothing the nib using very light pressure and the right materials (like Micro-Mesh). Done carefully, this can transform a scratchy...
Short answer: Fine nibs are usually the most suited to everyday handwriting Wider nibs show more of the ink character Steel nibs are usually firmer Gold nibs are more responsive and forgiving Nib size affects how a fountain pen feels,...
Part of the appeal of a fountain pen is the ritual of filling it with your choice of ink. Unlike disposable pens, fountain pens use different filling systems, each with its own characteristics. Cartridge pens Cartridge pens use prefilled plastic...
Most online stores hide behind screens. We don't. While everyone else is automating, anonymising, speeding up .. we're keeping the door open. Literally. We have an old Japanese brass bell from 1963 on the counter you can ring and you'll...
Urban sketching is the practice of drawing the world around you. Streets, cafes, parks, and everyday scenes, right where you are. In this short guide, you’ll learn how to start urban sketching in just 30 minutes, using tools you likely already have at home.
Learn about the techniques and tools that work best when you're sketching outdoors.
Progress using fountain pens Most people think journaling is about "getting your feelings out", but when life feels heavy, that can be a tough task. Over the break we heard from Gordon, a Defence force member and regular in our...
If you haven't watched it, go watch the new Pilot 823 video we just posted. It captures exactly what I love about this pen. It's one thing to read about it, ... it's another to watch it move.Watch the 823 video...
As owner of a pen store for 15 years where you see a lot of pens, it feels like a bold statement to say I still have the same favourite. It's the Pilot Custom 823, and it's not because it's the smoothest,...
OPUS 88 Eyedroppers These are basically a fountain pen with a built-in fuel tank. Huge ink capacity, ink shut-off valve for travel, and a Jowo compatible nib unit for easy nib swaps. Want a pen that writes forever? This is...
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