The mechanical pencil is a decidedly underrated piece of stationery often reserved for very niche endeavours…but there's so much more to the humble hero! Much adored amongst artists, designers, architects and illustrators, the mechanical pencil and its cousin the clutch pencil (more on this later) are exceptional pieces of kit for those in need of precision and accuracy. There is...
There are many considerations to make when purchasing a fountain pen, one of which being whether bottled ink or cartridge inks will be your go to writing experience. This decision may influence the fountain pen you choose because of the restrictions of some pens’ filling mechanisms. Ultimately, there are almost endless inks available but there are pros and cons to...
Father's Day Gift Guide Stationery Gifts for Fathers Day Is your dad hard to buy for? Is he the ‘man who has everything’? This June, leave your worries behind and let our handy gift guide lead you to the perfect fathers day gift 2022. Wow them this Father’s day as we celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, step-fathers, bonus dads, new dads...
The Waterman Pen Company: A History in Brief It has been a while since we have delved into the history of an infamous pen brand so we decided that we would take a brief peek into the rich history of The Waterman Pen Company. Waterman pens have cropped up in a few of our articles; Gold Nibs vs Steel Nibs...
Top Reasons To Buy A Fountain Pen I’ll begin this article with a warning. If you like satisfying conclusions then this article may not be for you! Essentially, what makes a good fountain pen is how it feels to you and what purpose it serves you as an individual. What can be said with absolute certainty though is that everyone...
