Pen Education
The History of Pens: From Ancient Writing Tools to Modern Pens
The history of pens is the story of how people learned to make thoughts last. The pen in your hand today has roots in the Nile Valley, in medieval scriptoriums, in Birmingham workshops and even in wartime aircraft.
Pilot Custom 742 Nib Guide: Understanding the Coarse (C) Nib and Every Pilot Nib Type
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Pilot Custom 742 Nib Guide: Understanding the Coarse (C) Nib and Every Pilot Nib Type
If you've been shoppi...
The Complete History of Fountain Pens From Invention to Modern Luxury
A thousand-year journey from a Fatimid caliph's court in 973 AD to the Montblanc Meisterstücks and Japanese maki-e masterpieces of tod...
What Is Pigment Fountain Pen Ink? Benefits, Uses, and Why It’s Special
Fountain pen users often hear about pigment fountain pen ink, but many people are not sure how it works or why it is special. If you en...
Did You Know? How Lewis E. Waterman Invented the First Reliable Fountain Pen
If you enjoy writing with a fountain pen, you’re benefiting from an invention that changed writing forever—Lewis Edson Waterman’s break...
Did You Know? What “Feedback” Means in Fountain Pens
Fountain pens are loved not just for how they look, but for how they feel on paper. One term that often comes up among fountain pen use...
What Are Air Channels in Fountain Pens? How They Work & Why They Matter
Fountain pens are designed to deliver ink smoothly and consistently, but this would not be possible without a hidden yet essential feat...
What Is India Ink? Uses, History, Benefits & How to Use It
India ink is one of the most classic and reliable inks used in art and design. It is famous for its deep, rich black color and its abil...
Did You Know? Iron Gall Ink: The Science, History & Why It Still Matters Today
Did You Know? The Science Behind Iron Gall Ink
Iron Gall Ink is one of the oldest and most fascinating inks ever created used for centu...
Baby’s Bottom in Fountain Pens: Causes, Symptoms & How to Fix It
What Is “Baby’s Bottom” in a Fountain Pen Nib?
“Baby’s Bottom” is a nib defect caused by over-polishing during the finishing pro...
