Liquid ink cartridges are an easy and convenient way to fill a wide variety of pens, but what should you do when you want to remove a cartridge before you’ve used up all the ink? Whether you’re cleaning your pen or testing out a different color, you can’t just throw the punctured cartridge back into a drawer or pen case and hope for the best.
Luckily, we have some tried-and-true methods you can use to safely store your punctured ink cartridges until you’re ready to use them again.
Welcome to JetPens, the place for pen and stationery lovers! We’re an online stationery store specializing in the best pens, paper, and art supplies from Japan and beyond. With over 20,000 products available, we know how intimidating it can be to find exactly what you need. Whether this is your first or hundredth time shopping with us, we hope this guide will help you pick out... read more
No one has time to waste on a bad pen. That’s especially true for teachers, who often spend over an hour a day grading assignments. The right read more
Last year was the year of rose gold for TWSBI. Ever since they came out with the 580 mini in rose gold a few years ago, I've lusted after a rose gold TWSBI. I put off purchasing one a few years ago because of the reported quality issues but for the rose gold editions of 2020, they reassured customers that the problems had been fixed. So far so good!Today,... read more
As expected, the reintroduction of the Parker 51 caused quite a stir within the community. It took me quite a while to get my thoughts about it in line, but I think -perhaps somewhat unexpectedly- my overall impression of the new version is quite a bit more positive than you might expect. I actually think it's a pretty successful hommage to the original in many (not all) ways. This... read more
Originally, my plan was too include THREE different Leuchtturm 1917 notebooks in one post but it was going to be way too much for one post. So, this will be part two of three. Part 1 & 2 are available here. The last in our Leuchtturm 1917 “other notebooks” series is the new 120gsm version…
The post Paper Review: Other Leuchtturm 1917 Notebook Options (Part 3 of 3: 120gsm... read more
As with so many hobbies, most things within the writing community aren't about making sensible financial decisions. Let's be honest, it's quite easy to be tempted into buying (ahem, hoarding) all kinds of pens, pencils, desk accessories, and gadgets that nobody really needs... but everybody wants! The two desk accessories by Makers Cabinet we'll be looking at, certainly categorize as such. I can't help but be quite enamored by... read more
Jackdaws are the poor relations of Swans, the school pen of the Mabie Todd range. Both the nibs and the plating are thin. There was a period during the late thirties when they shared the colourful patterns of the Visofil but mostly they were rather plain pens. This Jackdaw is a basic model but has […] read more
Pelikan took a new step towards social engagement with its fanbase today in an effort to overcome the disconnect brought about by the unfortunate postponement of their Hubs event for the last two years. It was 2019 when the world was last able to safely gather in fellowship around their passion for pens and the […] read more
A big thank you to Appelboom for loaning me this pen! I am honoured to have such support and I hope it helps you out, too! Shop here!If you enjoy and/or appreciate and you want to lend your continued support, please do check me out on Patreon. You can pledge your support and/or undying love for as little as $1. You are in no way obligated to do so. I... read more
