What is the best choice for a calligraphy fountain pen for addressing wedding in... [Article]
...ssing wedding invitations and would like to use a calligraphy pen to do that. I tried out some ink p...
- Fountain Pen: Writing With Style [Article]
If you look around your entourage, you will see the eternal gadget freak boasting about the latest cell phone or portable computer he just purchased. There's one in every office, a
- What kind of ink should I use? [Article]
...ices - which is actually part of the fun of using fountain pens . My advice
- What is a fountain pen? [Article]
...st understood of all the technologies. If one was to choose the primary reason for the existence of fountain pen writing it would be simply the fun and enjoyment of the inte
- How do you improve inkflow in a fountain pen? [Article]
...artridge, then here is a tip for you. One reason fountain pens clog is there must be an equal
- Why buy a fountain pen? [Article]
Many people buy fountain pens as collector's items. The history is fascinating, the range of dif...
- How much do fountain pens cost? [Article]
Well with fountain pens, the sky really is the limit. The most expensive pen I've seen sold at a...
- How do I hold and use a fountain pen? [Article]
When properly held, the fountain pen nib should be upright so you can see the engraving on the nib. Both tines at the tip of the pen should contact the paper at the same time
- How can I clean and maintain my fountain pen? [Article]
Fountain pens should be cleaned once a month and every time you change ink brands or colors. Remove the ink cartridge/converter from the nib and flush with cold water.
- Are there pen's for left-handers? [Article]
"How can a pen be left-handed?" is a question we hear all the time. Well, writing with a fountain pen can be a real problem for left-handers, as we are pushing the p
- How can I repair my fountain pen? [Article]
If your fountain pen skips, try a few simple solutions before sending it in for repairs. First, clean it thoroughly, even soaking the nib overnight in water if necessary. Make sure
- How do fountain pens work? [Article]
The Controlled Drip ink and your fountain pen, well it is really a controlled drip. Gravity and the capillary action of water is what it is all about. Slots allow ink to flow out a
- How do I use a Fountain Pen Piston Converter? [Article]
...ifferent types of ink reservoir systems used with fountain pens - but for the simple fact that the m...
- What is a good long lasting ink? [Article]
...e Aurora's blue ink, which approaches blue-black. It's a joy to write with, no matter the pen (some pens seem to be a bit parti
- What is fraud resistant ink? [Article]
If you are looking for a fraud resistant ink, any of the Noodler's Bulletproof or eternal inks will do quite well. Others have mentioned Legal Lapis and Luxury Blue, I have both. Y
- What is a roller ball pen? [Article]
A majority of the time this pen will have a body and separate cap. Just like a fountain pen. This is primarily driven by the need of the liquid ink refill to be capped (sealed). Wi
- What is the history of Scheaffer pens? [Article]
...a Fort Madison, Iowa jeweler's shop in 1913, most fountain pens c
- Who Invented The Pen? [Article]
The history of writing instruments with which humans have recorded and conveyed thoughts, feelings and grocery lists, is the history of civilisation itself. This is how we know abo
- What about flexible nibs, should I consider them? [Article]
Flexible nibs were common in early fountain pens, but were already becoming less common in the 19...
- What kind of paper is best to use with my fountain pen? [Article]
This is another quite subjective topic amongst fountain pen users but generally just be sure to use high quality , non-coated paper. Low quality paper tends to collect on the
