Fountain Pens

Nib Sizes Explained: Why My EF Writes Like Your M

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Nib Sizes Explained: Why My EF Writes Like Your M

A few years ago, I handed my Pilot Metropolitan to a friend across a coffee shop table. She picked it up, wrote three words, and frowned. “It feels scratchy,” she said. “Mine writes so much smoother.” Her pen? A Lamy Safari with a labeled medium nib. Mine? Also labeled medium. That moment is exactly why … Read more

Best Fountain Pens Under 50 Dollars I Actually Use Daily

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Best Fountain Pens Under 50 Dollars I Actually Use Daily

I still remember the first fountain pen I bought for under $50. I was convinced it would feel cheap, skip constantly, and end up in a drawer within a week. That’s the misconception I hear most from new journalers and writers: that a decent fountain pen requires a triple-digit budget. After 15 years of collecting, … Read more