When I first began to get into using fountain pens regularly, I quickly realized the value of ink blotters and blotting paper. Such an elegantly simple solution to the problem of smudging wet ink, and it works … [Read more...] about Ink Blotters and Blotting: All You Need to Know (and a bit more)
All Things Analog
Are Moleskines Fountain Pen Friendly?
Calling Moleskines "fountain pen friendly" is like saying that a popular car is great as long as you don't need to drive anywhere. Harsh? Here are the facts ... Are Moleskines fountain pen friendly? No. The … [Read more...] about Are Moleskines Fountain Pen Friendly?
Make Your Own Fountain Pen Flush for Super Cleaning
When it comes time for a deeper cleaning, buying a bottle of fountain pen flush is pricey. An 8oz bottle will run you from $11 to $18 not including shipping. OR you can just make your own. It's very simple … [Read more...] about Make Your Own Fountain Pen Flush for Super Cleaning
Flying with Fountain Pens (and other analog travel concerns)
I've now been asked several times whether flying with fountain pens poses a problem. Is it safe? Could they explode in your pocket? Is it even legal? Well, let's bust the myths. Now that COVID restrictions … [Read more...] about Flying with Fountain Pens (and other analog travel concerns)
A Commonplace Book: Rediscovering a Powerful Old Solution
The idea of a "commonplace book" is not new at all. Early examples date way back to the second century, but apparently they reached the height of their popularity during the Renaissance of the nineteenth … [Read more...] about A Commonplace Book: Rediscovering a Powerful Old Solution
Why Use a Fountain Pen? 12 Good Reasons
I quite often get asked, "Why use a fountain pen?" I think the reason people ask that question is either because they're under the impression that fountain pens must be harder to use (which they really aren't), … [Read more...] about Why Use a Fountain Pen? 12 Good Reasons