Category
Fountain Pens
Fountain, Gel, or Rollerball: Which Pen Is Right for You?
Fountain, gel, and rollerball pens each move ink to the page differently. A practical comparison of smoothness, maintenance, cost, line quality, and how each behaves on cheap paper.
Fountain Pen Nib Sizes Explained
What EF, F, M, and B nib widths actually mean, why Japanese nibs run about a size finer than Western ones, and how ink and paper change the line you get.
How to Clean a Fountain Pen
A step-by-step routine for flushing a fountain pen with cool water, tackling stubborn pigmented inks, drying it properly, and knowing what to avoid, like hot water and ultrasonic cleaners.
A Japanese Medium Nib Isn't a Western Medium: What the 0.2mm Difference Looks Like on Paper
Why a Japanese Medium nib writes like a Western Fine, worked conversions between the two sizing standards, and what the width difference actually changes on the page.
How Long Will Your Ink Refill Actually Last, at How Much You Actually Write?
Worked numbers for how far a fountain pen cartridge, converter fill, gel refill, or rollerball refill actually goes, based on tip size, handwriting size, and daily pages.
Why a Heavier Pen Can Feel Lighter in Your Hand Than a Light One
A worked comparison of two pens with different weights and balance points, showing why where the mass sits matters more than how much of it there is.