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.
Visconti's flagship pen, the Visconti Homo Sapiens (already somewhat of an icon, despite its relatively modest 10 years of existence!) has seen an absolutely incredible variety of styles and finishes over the years: From the absolute classic Homo Sapiens Bronze age or - now discontinued - Steel Age (reviewed HERE) made from Visconti's proprietary lava resin, the various acrylic versions (such as the Chiantishire, that I reviewed HERE), the... read more
There's no better place to keep your memories than the TRAVELER'S COMPANY TRAVELER'S notebook. This high-quality notebook features smooth, creamy paper and is encased in a luxurious leather cover that ages beautifully with use and time. With a variety of refill options and accessories, you can personalize and build your own custom notebook that fits your lifestyle. It's a keepsake you'll look back on for years... read more
My favorite part about videos is obviously the writing sample, and I wish I could do entire videos of just writing samples. Then I decided to do little snippets, for those who don't want to hear me ramble about the pen, but want to see some inky goodness to brighten their day! I hope you enjoy these snippets as much as I do! Here is the full review of... read more
The days are getting longer. Frost and darkness are starting to make place for the first rays of sunshine as spring closes in. And I? Well, I've been a bit absent on here (as you may have noticed!). I've started the new year by rethinking some priorities. While I'm certainly not giving up on pens, nor this website, I do feel like I want to explore a bit and put... read more
Mario Kaouklis kindly sent me photos and information of this telescopic eyedropper in black hard rubber with a metal overlay. It was described initially as Mabie Todd, probably because it has a Swan nib but it clearly isn’t. The pen measures 95mm (without ring) closed but extends to a generous 135mm. There’s no indication of […] read more
Japanese and Korean stationery get a lot of time in the limelight. In this guide, we are bringing some much deserved attention to Taiwanese stationery! Taiwanese brands offer fountain pens and other accessories, many of which are inspired by retro aesthetics to bring vintage appeal to your desk. We take a closer look at eleven Taiwanese stationery brands and recommend stellar products that deserve a spot... read more
Over the years, I've mentioned journaling quite a lot on here. In 2019, I decided to start a five year memory book and opted for the Leuchtturm 1917 offering because it was guaranteed the paper would take fountain pen well. Orange is one of my favourite colours so that was the colour I opted for. This is a thick notebook as you can imagine and so far, the hardcover... read more
