When looking back at my journaling experiences, I see themes and motives that suggest that it could be a form of prayer. For prayer to be real, it needs to be between men and God, and for prayer to be effective, it needs to be personal and intimate. Journaling is a form of prayer that…
Whether you are in school or writing a thesis or a report for work, speed is important to writing. Unfortunately, when it comes to picking a pen, the rate at which you can write is not considered. Several factors go into writing quickly. Firstly you need a good pen. If you have been suffering from…
Paper cuts are the most significant chance of getting injured in many offices worldwide. Although they are primarily harmless, these minor cuts can sting. Let’s look at how you can treat these nuisances and how long they usually last. Treat a paper cut by keeping it clean and bandaged for a few days. According to…
If you have chicken-scratch handwriting, you’re probably looking to improve it. You’ve heard about different techniques, but do fountain pens improve writing? Fountain pens can help with penmanship and improve your handwriting because the ink flows effortlessly, letting you write without pressure and a less cramped grip. However, fountain pens are not a cure-all for…
Even though it seems like everyone is using technology for all of their writing, fountain pens are still as popular as ever. Fountain pens are still popular because they are one of the easiest pens to use for achieving beautiful penmanship without getting a hand cramp due to the ease of writing with them. Fountain…
Do you want to hide your diary from prying eyes? You might be worried about what your friends or family might think if they found out about all your private secrets. Or you might worry that if someone found it, they would read your thoughts from years ago and use them against you. I’m going…
Fountain pens are a classic and traditional way to write and create elegant line art. The fine, flowing fountain pen ink across the page is a sensual experience that transforms thoughts and creativity into a tangible reality. But when we get new nibs for the fountain pens, they tend to be scratchy and rough. A…
A fountain pen isn’t just any old pen. They write beautifully and have a very smooth, fluid feel that regular ballpoint pens and pencils don’t have. That being said, a pen this special comes with a little bit of extra work. Sometimes you’ll need to clean your fountain pen to make sure it is in…
For centuries, writers have sought out the smoothest, blackest (and most permanent) ink possible for use in dipping pens. With their porous tips, fountain pens have a reputation for providing the best results, but many fountain pen users worry that the ink won’t work in a dip pen. You can use fountain pen ink in…
Each year, the French pen manufacturer Bic produces around 9 billion stationery pieces. This number includes millions of ballpoint pens, one of the most useful and popular writing tools out there. Unfortunately, most of these pens end up in landfill sites and contribute to global pollution. The only way to prevent this is by recycling these pens…