Fineliners marry the visual impact and performance of ink with the convenience and predictability of a needle-point pen. Unlike metal-tipped technical pens or traditional brushes and dip pens, fineliners take no special care to use. This makes them accessible for beginners and everyday writers while allowing experienced artists to work distraction-free. This guide focuses on artist-quality pens but includes some more fun, affordable selections too. Read on guide to see how to choose a fineliner as well as our recommendations for various art and writing applications.
This week I tried a new to me craft: embroidery. While I stitched on the Positive Plants kit from MCreativeJ ($31) my eye was one again drawn to my Col-o-Dex and all the ink colors it contains. This was was downright easy: Robert Oster Sublime Banmi Deep Green Colorverse Alpha Centauri C’mon spring!
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In the current digital age, most people have moved away from writing by hand to typing instead. However, that doesn’t mean you should throw out your favorite pens and notebooks and switch entirely to digital note-taking: there are actual benefits to writing by hand. Read on or watch the video below to find out why writing longhand is better for you. read more
Like its name suggests, the Kokuyo Campus lineup is geared towards students. However, Campus notebooks, loose leaf paper, binders, and more have become stationery staples for everyone. Whether you’re an undergraduate student or a career professional, the Campus series offers great quality at a budget-friendly price. Read on or watch the video below to learn more about what Kokuyo has to offer. 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…
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First things first: no, we aren’t talking about postage. Stamps and ink pads are great creative tools for any level of artistic skill as well as organizational aids that fit right into planner spreads. Our stamp selection ranges from clear stamps to pre-inked stamps and self-inking stamps, and all our picks are durable and useful for years to come. Read on for a full overview of... read more
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
