A good fountain pen should feel useful and easy to live with. These guides cover practical tips for smoother writing, ink exploration, cleaning, maintenance, and getting more from your pen over time.
Build your pen practice
Ink play with fountain pen inks
Using PILOT pen nibs in reverse
Which nib size delivers the best ink show?
Sketching and fountain pen groups in Australia
Pen maintenance
Fountain pen converter and cartridge compatibility
3 cheap rollerball refills for your better pens
How to exchange the nib on TWSBI Eco
TWSBI Eco disassembly and reassembly
How to fill and clean PILOT Custom 823
How to disassemble a SAILOR fountain pen
Pen Tuning
Diagnosing a scratchy fountain pen
Troubleshooting a dry writing fountain pen
How to tune a fountain pen at home
Images by Sung Hee Ahn, using Pilot pens and ink