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Fountain Pen Starter Kit Giveaway

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It’s time for another giveaway! I’m moving in a few weeks and realized I have just a bit too much to pack. To make packing a bit easier, I figured I’d give away a few things! Let’s see what’s up for grabs. Fountain Pen Starter Kit I consider this to be a great fountain pen starter kit. With that being …

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Choosing The Right Fountain Pen Paper

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It might surprise you to hear that there are more types of paper available on the market today than there ever have been in the past. Paper is no longer just something to write on, an afterthought after pen and ink have been decided upon. Choosing the right fountain pen paper is a balance of many different things, including how …

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How To Polish A Fountain Pen Nib

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If you ever start using or collecting vintage fountain pens, chances are you’ll end up with a gold nib that is no longer shiny. While it may still work just fine, wouldn’t it be nice if it looked good, too? I’ve got a very simple trick that you can use to shine up almost any gold nib that has seen …

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What’s The Best Fountain Pen For Beginners?

John BosleyFountain Pen Reviews 56 Comments

If you’re buying your first fountain pen, the options can be pretty overwhelming. Fear not, dear reader. I’ve rounded up some of the most popular fountain pens for beginners and have had people with little or no fountain pen experience test them out. In this article I’ll discuss some of the most popular pens that are usually recommended for your …

Valentine’s Day Giveaway – Lamy Vibrant Pink Fountain Pen Ink

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Valentine’s Day might bring many different things to mind like love, hearts, roses, and chocolates. And if you had to choose one color to associate with Valentine’s Day, it would probably be pink, right? Well, even if you don’t have a Valentine (or can’t stand the holiday like some people I know), I’m here to try and make your Valentine’s …