Printer papers appropriate for fountain pens have a poundage of 20 to 24 or more. Specific brands such as HP or Dotmar’s Microprint Laser printer papers exist. But these papers aren’t available everywhere. The point is finding a smooth, fine surface with a decent thickness, and this will prevent all those undesirable things that can…
It’s always a dismal experience when you reach for a pen, and it doesn’t work. However, you can get a ballpoint pen to work again in a few ways. While it’s not difficult, it does require a little resourcefulness. What Causes Ballpoint Pens to Stop Working? There are several reasons why ballpoint pens stop working….
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…
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…
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…
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…
There’s nothing better than writing with your favorite pen. What are you going to do when the ink runs out? Are you going just to buy a stockpile of the same pens to use forever? That can be costly and take up space. If you are looking for a pen you can use forever, consider…
Calligraphy pens have become a very popular tool for artists and hobbyists interested in brush lettering and other unique styles of crafting. While they are used for this purpose, they are not the same as fountain pens. While both types of pens are used to create a specific kind of letter and look, they are…