Picking the right pen for your hand is incredibly personal. A pen that fits perfectly in someone else’s hand might feel uncomfortable in yours. In this article, we’ll recommend our favorite pens for different grip styles, including the tripod grasp, quadrupod grasp, lateral grasp, and more. Keep reading or watch the video to see our picks for large and small hands, too!
My ongoing work as a physician on the front lines of this pandemic and the demands that the most recent COVID-19 surge placed upon me sapped my will, leaving me with precious little time and even less energy for other tasks. Now that we are at the tail end of the Omicron variant’s destructive toll, […] read more
In the almost 8 years of existence of this website, I seem to have succeeded at - subconsciously - ignoring one of the most ubiquitous and widespread 'beginner' fountain pens on the planet: the Lamy Safari. Ok, I have done 'quick look' posts on some of the previous special editions throughout the years, but I've never actually made a complete and in-depth review about it. Despite that, the Lamy Safari... 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
A huge thank you to Scribo for loaning me the Feel and for providing the additional nib units on loan so I could share them with you! I've had them for quite some time so I am really grateful they allowed me to keep them, test them, and play with them. You can visit Scribo and check out the goodies, and you can shop at Appelboom for your Scribos,... 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
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
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
Whether old or new our pens are precious things. We either buy the best we can or restore to a high standard. Many of us have our collections on show under glass. Even those who buy old pens to write with keep them in good order and take pride in them. It was not always […] read more
