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  • If I put a properly tuned fountain pen in your hand ...
    February 17, 2026

    If I put a properly tuned fountain pen in your hand ...

    Writing with a fountain pen is a physical experience, not a task. The pen glides effortlessly, connecting your thoughts directly to the page. It's nib can be tuned to your hand, making every stroke smooth and intuitive. You slow down, and writing starts to feel like your voice.

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  • Beginner fountain pens (top 7)
    June 12, 2025

    Beginner fountain pens (top 7)

    If you're new to fountain pens, these are the beginner friendly pens that are both affordable and likely to stay in your rotation, even as your experience grows. Options for note taking, journaling and sketching in waterproof ink.

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  • Top sketching tools (top 7)
    March 21, 2024

    Top sketching tools (top 7)

    Our most popular tools for sketching outside. When you make the move to sketch outdoors, you get the benefit of working in natural light, and the relaxation that the natural environment provides. It's a great way to build confidence and...

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  • Best gold nib pens (top 7)
    March 17, 2024

    Best gold nib pens (top 7)

    As fountain pen users gain experience, many begin considering a pen with a gold nib. While the writing tip itself is not made of gold, the nib body is, giving a softer, more refined writing feel than most stainless steel...

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  • Best Pilot pens (top 7)
    March 16, 2024

    Best Pilot pens (top 7)

    Known for precision, whether a gold or stainless steel nib, Pilots are reliably smooth writers. These are our top sellers: Pilot Kakuno & Metropolitan: These are our top stainless steel models and recommended as excellent entry-level pens. Affordable, yet offer...

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  • TWSBI fountain pens (top 7)
    March 16, 2024

    TWSBI fountain pens (top 7)

    The TWSBI range runs wide and deep, and for most models there is a core colour range and limited runs of seasonal colours. Nearly all pens are piston filling, using a mechanism that is cartridge free as it allows you...

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