Guides
The Uni Jetstream — A Complete Guide
The Uni Jetstream is the world's finest ballpoint pen. This guide covers every variant — from the standard to the Alpha Gel — and why it writes so well.
The Best Pens for Extended Writing Sessions
Writing for hours requires pens that don't tire the hand. The best pens for long writing sessions — fountain pens, ergonomic ballpoints, and more.
The Best Pens for Note-Taking — All Types Compared
Fountain pens, gel pens, rollerballs — the best pens for taking notes, compared honestly across types, with clear recommendations for every situation.
The LAMY 2000 — A Complete Guide
The LAMY 2000 — the most iconic German fountain pen and a design classic since 1966. Why it's still the benchmark for everything it tries to do.
The Writing Desk Setup — A Stationery Guide
How to set up a writing desk that makes daily writing a pleasure — pens, ink storage, notebooks, lighting, and the accessories worth having close to hand.
The Platinum Preppy and Plaisir — A Complete Guide
The Platinum Preppy and Plaisir explained — the Slip and Seal cap, the nib sizes, eyedropper conversion, and why they're the best value in fountain pens.
The Sailor Pro Gear — A Complete Guide
The Sailor Pro Gear and Pro Gear Slim explained — nib options, sizing, the Shikiori range, and how they compare to Pilot and Platinum equivalents.
The TWSBI ECO — A Complete Guide
The TWSBI ECO explained — piston filling, large ink capacity, clear demonstrator body, and the best nib to choose. Everything a new owner needs to know.
The Platinum 3776 Century — A Complete Guide
Platinum's flagship fountain pen explained — the Slip and Seal cap, the gold nibs, the nib range, and why it earns its reputation as Japan's finest…
The Pilot Metropolitan — A Complete Guide
The Pilot Metropolitan explained — why it's the world's most recommended fountain pen, which nib to choose, and how to get the most from it.
The Kaweco Sport — A Complete Guide
The Kaweco Sport explained — fountain pen, ballpoint, gel, and mechanical pencil. Nibs, inks, series, and why it's the world's best pocket pen.
The Leuchtturm1917 Notebook — A Complete Guide
Sizes, paper, ruling, features, and which Leuchtturm1917 notebook suits what — a complete guide for writers, students, and bullet journallers in the UK.
