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  • Rhodia: A Brand Guide

    Rhodia: A Brand Guide

    Rhodia has been making notebooks and notepads in France since 1934. Beloved by fountain pen users worldwide, their smooth Clairefontaine paper is a benchmark for ink performance -- minimal bleed-through,...

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  • CoffeeNotes: A Brand Guide

    CoffeeNotes: A Brand Guide

    CoffeeNotes is a Dorset-based sustainable stationery brand making beautiful notebooks from recycled coffee cup paper and reclaimed waste materials. Smooth enough for fountain pen use, fully recyclable, and entirely UK-made....

    Ross Adams |

  • Field Notes: A Brand Guide

    Field Notes: A Brand Guide

    Field Notes began in 2007 in Chicago, inspired by the utilitarian memo books of early American agriculture. Today they're one of the most collected stationery brands in the world. Discover...

    Ross Adams |

  • Best Fountain Pen Inks for Journalling

    Best Fountain Pen Inks for Journalling

    The best journalling inks are smooth, reliable, and easy to live with every day. Here are our top picks for fountain pen inks that are perfect for journalling. What Makes...

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  • How to Use a Vacuum Filler Fountain Pen

    How to Use a Vacuum Filler Fountain Pen

    Vacuum filler pens hold more ink than almost any other filling system. Here's how to fill one correctly, with specific guidance for TWSBI vacuum fillers. What Is a Vacuum Filler?...

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  • How to Use a Piston Filler

    How to Use a Piston Filler

    Learn how to fill a piston filler fountain pen step by step, from inking up to clearing air bubbles, with tips for getting the most ink every time. What Is...

    Ross Adams |

  • How to Re-Ink a Dried-Out Pen

    How to Re-Ink a Dried-Out Pen

    Dried-out fountain pen? Don't bin it. Follow this step-by-step guide to revive a dried-out fountain pen and get it writing again. Why Does a Fountain Pen Dry Out? A fountain...

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  • Fountain Pen vs Dip Pen: Which Should You Choose?

    Fountain Pen vs Dip Pen: Which Should You Choose?

    Both fountain pens and dip pens have devoted followings, and for good reason. Each offers a distinct writing experience with its own strengths, limitations, and ideal use cases. Whether you're...

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  • Fountain Pen Nib Materials Guide

    Fountain Pen Nib Materials Guide

    When choosing a fountain pen, the nib is the heart of the writing experience. But beyond shape and size, the material a nib is made from has a profound effect...

    Ross Adams |