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

Mise à jour de mon point de vue sur les stylos à point de fuite de Pilot

Comme vous l'avez probablement remarqué si vous lisez mon blog depuis un certain temps, je suis un grand fan des stylos Pilot . Plus d'un tiers des stylos de ma collection personnelle sont des Pilo...
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

Stylos plume Pelikan – Ma passion secrète

[Cet article a été publié pour la première fois en avril 2022, puis mis à jour avec du nouveau contenu et des photos en novembre 2023, et remanié le 8 juin 2025.] Lorsque j'ai écrit cet article e...
Best Wishes! - Choosing a Graduation Gift Pen

Meilleurs vœux ! - Choisir un stylo cadeau pour une remise de diplôme

[Cet article a été publié pour la première fois en mai 2022 et mis à jour en mai 2025.] Le stylo de remise de diplôme idéal Lorsque j'ai écrit cet article, plusieurs de mes collègues de Pe...