Pelikan Pelikano Junior – A Lefty’s Review
I was rather excited to get my hands on another fountain pen specifically designed for left-handed writers – the Pelikan Pelikano Junior with an “L” nib. It is an amazingly smooth writer for such an...
View ArticleA Lefty’s Favorite Gel Pens
After trying and rejecting (due to left-handed smearing issues) many types of gel pens over the years, I’ve finally found two kinds of gel pens that I absolutely love! At the top of my list would have...
View ArticleEquation for the Perfect Writing Tools
If you are particular about what you write with like me, you may agree that the following equation, when put together just right, adds up to a great writing experience: Pen (A) + Ink (B) + Paper (C) =...
View ArticleStudent Calligraphy and Fountain Pens
We were recently contacted by a schoolteacher who wanted to introduce her students to the “lost art” of calligraphy and writing with a fountain pen. She was looking for supplies that were both...
View ArticleDo I need a left-handed nib on my fountain pen if I’m a left-handed writer?
I am a left-handed writer and the first time I used a fountain pen I had no idea left-handed fountain pen nibs even existed. It didn’t occur to me that there would be any problem using just a regular...
View ArticleWhat is Fountain Pen Friendly Paper?
If you are a writer that uses fountain pens you may have noticed that not all paper is created equal. The performance of your fountain pen may be spectacular on some paper, but less than desirable on...
View ArticleFountain Pen Basics: What essentials do I need with my first fountain pen?
If you’re thinking of buying your first fountain pen, you may be surprised to discover just how many choices of styles, brands and inks there are for this traditional writing instrument! It may seem...
View ArticleFountain Pen Basics: What size of nib should I get on my first fountain pen?
(LAMY fountain pen nibs) When choosing your first fountain pen you may notice that they are outfitted with a variety of nibs. The most common nib choices are extra-fine, fine, medium and broad. Other...
View ArticleBest Paper Notebooks for Left-Handed Writers
If you are left-handed you know what I’m talking about – the binding style and type of paper in a notebook can really make a difference as to how comfortable and functional your notebook is. Here is a...
View ArticleFountain Pen Ink Art: Noodler’s Bernanke Blue
If you’ve ever sketched with fountain pen ink perhaps you’ve had the same experience I’ve had – you’re almost done with your creation and then you accidentally smear an area of the sketch that’s not...
View ArticleReflections of a Left Handed Writer
Platinum Preppy Fountain Pens The 10 year anniversary of Writer’s Bloc has got me reminiscing about my first fountain pen purchase way back in 2008. It was an inexpensive blue-black Platinum Preppy...
View ArticleTop 10 Fountain Pen Inks
There is a fountain pen ink for every color of the rainbow and each of them has its own special characteristics. Fountain pen ink comes in cartridges or bottles that encompass designs from utilitarian...
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