So Many Sailors... Part Six!

So Many Sailors... Part Six!

One of my all-time favorite blog article topics is Sailor fountain pens. Even before I bought Sailors of my own, I loved taking photos of Sailors and writing about what makes each one special and u...
Raden, Abalone, and Mother of Pearl:  the Beauty of Nacre

Raden, Abalone, and Mother of Pearl: the Beauty of Nacre

Fountain pens can be made from a wide variety of things, including resin, ABS plastic, and celluloid; metals like silver, gold, brass, copper, stainless steel, titanium, and aluminum; and even mate...
Eight Pilot Vanishing Point pens lying on an architectural book

Actualizando mi perspectiva sobre los bolígrafos Vanishing Point de Pilot

Como probablemente hayas notado si has leído mi blog durante algún tiempo, soy un gran fan de las plumas Pilot . Más de un tercio de las plumas de mi colección personal son Pilots, y sé que siempre...
Pilot Custom 743 and Lamy AL-Star with special nibs and the catchphrase "I may be left-handed, but I'm always right!"

Yes, Fountain Pens are for Lefties, Too!

In honor of International Left Handers Day on August 13th, it is my great pleasure to write an article celebrating the joys of fountain pens for left handers.  Happy International Left Handers Day...
Intrigue and Elegance with Inlaid, Inset, and Hooded Nibs

Intrigue and Elegance with Inlaid, Inset, and Hooded Nibs

Do you know the difference between a hooded nib, an inlaid nib, and an inset nib?  I didn't, until the new Sheaffer Legacy was recently released, and I decided to immerse myself in the fascinating ...
Looking to the Stars with Montblanc's StarWalker

Looking to the Stars with Montblanc's StarWalker

StarWalker Style If I were to buy my first Montblanc, which one do you think I'd go for?  The classic black Meisterstück?  The stunning Blue Hour?  Maybe one of the elegant Muses pens inspired by o...
Sparking My Creativity with Sailor Bespoke Dealer Special Nibs

Sparking My Creativity with Sailor Bespoke Dealer Special Nibs

Settling My Mind with Special Nibs Let's face it, sometimes life can get stressful, and you need something to spark your creativity, help you relax, and take your mind away from your job, the news ...
Pelikan Souverans and Edelstein ink

Plumas estilográficas Pelikan - Mi pasión secreta

[Este artículo se publicó por primera vez en abril de 2022, luego se actualizó con nuevo contenido y fotos en noviembre de 2023 y se renovó el 8 de junio de 2025.] Cuando escribí este artículo po...
Best Wishes! - Choosing a Graduation Gift Pen

¡Los mejores deseos! - Elegir un bolígrafo de regalo de graduación

[Este artículo se publicó por primera vez en mayo de 2022 y se actualizó en mayo de 2025.] El bolígrafo ideal para la graduación Cuando escribí este artículo, varios de mis compañeros de t...