Have you ever wondered how a Fountain Pen Works?

Have you ever wondered how a Fountain Pen Works?

Fountain pens are basically a tube with an ink chamber at the top and a nib at the bottom.  Getting the ink from the chamber to the nib to the page in an orderly fashion is the trick!   So, how does the pen ensure the ink flows steadily onto the page?  There are...
“OMAS” reborn?

“OMAS” reborn?

Omas vintage nibs Founded in 1925 by Armando Simoni, OMAS pens were notable for their beauty, the quality of their materials and the innovation and imagination bought to engineering.  Simoni’s dictum was that “a pens should always make writing pleasurable”, and...

Top 5 Fountain Pens under £75

What are my top five fountain pens under £75.00?  There’s certainly plenty of choice below this price point and, although you probably won’t get a gold nib,  and, if you’re looking at European manufacturers you probably won’t get anything other...

TWSBI Jr. Pagoda Mechanical Pencil Review

At the time of writing, TWSBI Jr. Pagoda is the latest mechanical pencil from the popular Taiwanese pen manufacturer, TWSBI. It also happens to be one of the most affordable pencils we have on our website. Look and feel As you would expect from TWSBI, the Pagoda...

10 ways bullet journalling can make you more productive

Bullet journalling is a fancy name for using a pen and notebook to organise your diary, to-do list and personal affairs. It swaps touchscreens for pens and paper and, as a result, is another example of an old tradition that’s making something of a comeback. If you’re...