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- Majohn A1 Review — One click to fall in love
Want to try out a capless fountain pen but don’t have big money for one? The Majohn A1 may be your best bet to try one out. I was intrigued when I first came across capless fountain pens that had a clicker mechanism like ballpoint pens. My first exposure to them was the Pilot Vanishing… Read more: Majohn A1 Review — One click to fall in love - Pigma Micron Review — Not just for artists!
Sakura Pigma Micron fineliner pens are much loved in the art world. How are they for those of us who doodle and write, though? This was another pen that came to me courtesy of the JetPens blue-black sampler I ordered last year. It’s one of my top three pens from that selection. The others being… Read more: Pigma Micron Review — Not just for artists! - Marvy Le Pen — Plastic CAN be fantastic
The Marvy Le Pen is one of my favorite non-fountain pens. It’s a smooth writing, slim pen that makes for a great every day carry. When I want to switch things up from the fountain pens, this is one of the pens I’m most likely to reach for. I’ve never felt much connection to a… Read more: Marvy Le Pen — Plastic CAN be fantastic - Platinum Preppy — Best beginner fountain pen?
The Platinum Preppy fountain pen is frequently recommended to new pen pals around the world. Is it the best beginner fountain pen? This pen is responsible for getting me into the world of fountain pens. I ordered a blue-black sampler from Jet Pens, this Preppy was included, and it was all over for me. It… Read more: Platinum Preppy — Best beginner fountain pen? - Maruman Mnemosyne — A notebook worth noting
The Maruman Mnemosyne was a wonderful first step into great stationary, for me. It’s a fountain pen friendly notebook worthy of note. When I began my journey into the fountain pen rabbit hole, it quickly became apparent to me that a pen and ink was only half of the important stuff. Great stationary is the… Read more: Maruman Mnemosyne — A notebook worth noting - What’s in a nib? A fountain pen nib guide
Getting into fountain pens and confused by all the nib choices? Let’s take a closer look at what makes a fountain pen nib fun and interesting! One of the big considerations when buying a fountain pen is the nib. They come in many shapes, sizes, and materials. Some pens allow for the nibs to be… Read more: What’s in a nib? A fountain pen nib guide