The Best Metallic and Glitter Pens

In this era of machine made writing instruments and milled papers and conglomerate made notebooks, I always fascinated about handmade... read more

My husband tells me that in 1957 when he and his fellow-pupils were issued with dip pens the big bottle the teacher filled their inkwells from was Stephens Blue/Black. Later, when there were still shops that sold ink there was a choice: Parker Quink Blue or Parker Quink Black. Since then there has been an […] read more

A long, long time ago, years before I started this website, I remember visiting a local pen store in Antwerp, where I spotted a tiny little yellow fountain pen somewhere in the corner of a display cabinet. I knew nothing about it back then, other than that the price tag unfortunately didn't read 15 but 150 euros (Oops, my mistake!), thus putting it far out of... read more

I have enough writing paper to last me this lifetime and the next one but I can still be tempted by a good batch of vintage paper at a reasonable price. I don’t buy new paper. I’d much rather get something made when the fountain pen was king. I’ve been lucky recently. I found two […] read more

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Effective and sleek, the Hobonichi Techo is a favorite among planner lovers everywhere. Since its inception, Hobonichi has expanded its collection to include not only different sizes but also a wide range of cover designs and accessories. In this guide, we provide a broad overview of the backgrounds and features of Hobonichi’s covers and accessories that are available for 2022. To browse designs offered in previous... read more

Selecting a paper for your fountain pen is like pairing a fine wine with cheese: different combinations bring out the subtleties and unique flavors of both. In the same way, finding a good paper allows you to realize the full potential of your fountain pen and ink, adding another dimension to both the pen and paper. There are many things to consider when selecting the best... read more

When I opened my new PO Box, I asked you lovely readers to send me a card or note and you all came through with flying colors! I checked my box to discover it was chock full of delightful cards and notes. I can’t thank you all enough for making my day and filling my… The post Link Love: Letter Love appeared first on The Well-Appointed Desk. read more

Collections are a core part of most bullet journals I've seen online and mine is no exception. Today, I'm going to talk through a few of mine, how they are used and why they are useful to me.  Mood TrackerPretty self-explanatory! We've had a tough two years or so and a mood tracker has been good for me to reflect on what can affect my mood positively and negatively.... read more

If crisp, fine lines are what you crave in an everyday writing instrument, nothing beats a fine-tip gel pen. Ballpoints and rollerballs have their place, but as certified pen fanatics who have tried everything from Bics to Montblancs, fine-tip gel pens are at a completely different level when it comes to precision. Fine-tip gel pens let you fit more writing onto every page and notecard. They... read more