The issue of how to choose a daily-use fountain pen is the most frequent one I get from readers and other individuals in my regular life who know I adore pens. Many times, they'll even say that this is the last pen they'll ever need. As someone who writes for a living in more ways than one (here and in the real world), I don't take this issue lightly, and it's a tough one to answer since it relies so heavily on factors like taste and budget. If you only want to write with your fountain pen, you may choose from a number of great alternatives. However, the optimal option for you is conditional on your unique wants and needs. In this piece, I'll share some of my opinions on what to look for in a daily-use pen.

PREVIOUSLY, THE BUDGET

In today's fountain pen market, there are going to be viable solutions at every price point, even on the extreme low end of the pricing range, so be honest with yourself and don't feel pressured to stretch financially. Spend as little as $25 on a high-quality pen and stay away from major quality control difficulties. Even if you have a little more wiggle room in your budget, I still wouldn't recommend spending more than $200 on a daily writer pen, due to the higher likelihood of loss, theft, and damage.

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EMPLOYMENT OF FILLING SYSTEM

The filling mechanism of a fountain pen is more crucial to a writer's workflow than most people realize. While working, I may go through a cartridge or converter in a single afternoon. When I need to write somewhere without access to refills or don't want to lug along a bunch of pens, a large ink capacity is a must. Piston and vacuum fillers are my particular favorites since they can store more ink than converters. Alternatively, you could use an eyedropper, but if you plan on carrying your pen about in a bag where it can be jostled around, I'd prefer a Japanese-style eyedropper with a valve to prevent ink from leaking or bubbling up into the cap while the pen is not in use.

A cartridge-converter pen can enough for everyday usage if you don't write more than a dozen pages per day, and you may find it more handy to have the cartridge option if the pen runs out of ink on the job. Many manufacturers (including Pilot, Sailor, Aurora, Lamy, and Platinum) only accept their own proprietary cartridges, so unless you wish to refill the cartridges manually with a syringe or bottle-fill from the converter, you'll be stuck with just their ink colors.

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If a person appreciates writing with a fountain pen, it is generally for various reasons. I can't think of many things more satisfying than the way a pen glides across paper. However, writing with a scratchy nib is a frustrating experience. If you often use a fountain pen, you've probably had this other experience. Despite the fact that we have our own repair services and provide free nib tuning with the purchase of any pen or nib unit, I am frequently asked if there is anything that can be done at home to fix a scratchy nib. The answer could be yes, but I'm worried that the solution could end up causing more issues than it fixes. The following talk is based on the measures that I use to troubleshoot a scratchy writing pen.

This nib has a sprung up left tine.

If a nib that used to write smoothly suddenly becomes scratchy, it likely experienced some kind of trauma. The most prevalent being misalignment. One of the tines can shift in relation to the other if bumped or dropped. This should be your primary priority. When the tips aren't aligned properly, one of them will be ahead of the other on the paper, revealing the sharp inner margin of the tipping. It also poses a threat to steady ink flow. A ten-power loupe is required for those of us with mere mortal vision to make out the crooked balancing. Only the courageous should proceed; it will require passing the pen to others before the problem can be fixed.

Or it could be a "trainer pen," as opposed to a "writer," that you're looking for.

When the right tine is raised, then the left, we can tell if the tipping is even.

Keep the loupe near your eye and the pen's point aimed towards the loupe. Everything takes place within touching distance of your face. Look for the "iridium" forms to be closely spaced and in a symmetrical arrangement with the points at the same level. (A flexible nib will touch the paper, whereas a hard one will leave a tiny space.) Test the tips by lifting the low side with your fingernail if you see one side is more than 5% higher than the other. Try the opposite side to see if it rises back to its original position if it rises by an additional 5% over the first. If this happens, and the tines are sturdy, the nib is perfectly balanced.

If one side consistently averages more than the other, you know exactly where to look for the source of the scratchiness.

This nib is just right.

Then check to see if the nib is centered on the feed, if this is the case. When put aside, the solution may be straightforward. Carefully realign the nib with the feed. The best place to apply force is at the curve's center, rather than at the shoulder or the tip of the tine. If you find that you've gone too far, try pushing from the opposite side, taking care to move the nib very slightly this time. Keep doing this until the slit meets the middle of the feed. (Some nibs and feeds work better when they aren't perfectly aligned, but that's a topic for another day.)

A nib's readiness for use is determined solely by how it performs on paper and in ink. This is because the ink works as a lubricant and the paper provides friction.

It's possible that the nib has rough edges or corners that are sticking on the paper, causing it to feel scratchy. To determine exactly where the scratch is most noticeable, I prefer to draw large circles and examine the results. I use a directional arrow to indicate the arc's pointing direction and a pencil to indicate the precise location of the scratch. Check your loupe or microscope again to locate the cutting edge. Most likely, it can be found near the inner margin, wh

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It might be difficult to select the appropriate ink for your fountain pen, particularly given the wide variety of inks available for purchase nowadays. It can be especially aggravating because there are some circumstances that call for a much more specific choice of ink in order to avoid issues such as smearing or having a difficult time getting started.

People will recommend that you experiment with "wet" or "dry" inks... However, what exactly does that entail? Isn't all ink wet? After all, they are in liquid form! Do not be concerned since we are here to clarify everything for you.

There is a wide variety of ink available to purchase, and you can feel confident using any of these inks in your pens as long as the packaging specifies that it is fountain pen ink. On the other hand, it seems that certain fountain pens and ink work better together than others.

Discovering the combination of pen and ink that works best for you is a fun component of the game. The wetness or dryness of ink is a question of personal preference just as much as it is the ideal symphony of the pen, the ink, and the paper all working together to create a beautiful writing experience.

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The vast majority of people have some use for a pen in their daily activities. Writing using a luxury pen, which is a stylish writing instrument, can improve the quality of your writing experience wherever you are, both at home and at the office. A luxury pen can add a bit of elegance to your workstation. The two varieties of luxury pens that are used most frequently are rollerball and fountain pens. If you want to improve the quality of your writing experience or if you want to add allure and sophistication to your persona, investing in a high-end pen is a fantastic option. Fine pens, also known as high-end pens, are regarded as a luxury good despite the fact that they are available on the market in regular editions.

Many of the most well-known brands of pens for men are working hard to position themselves to make the most of the chances that will arise as a result of the increased popularity and demand for high-end writing instruments. They are making investments in the development of their products by changing their components with better materials. One example of this is how most of the brands are upgrading their luxury pens by employing nibs made of more expensive metals. The most reputable companies provide their managers and employees with high-end pens to keep on their desks at all times. Because of these factors, it appears that the market for luxury pens will have opportunities for expansion in the years to come.

The Advantages of Using a Luxurious Pen

Having a luxury pen in your possession comes with a variety of advantages. It will not only make writing easier for you, but it will also enhance your lifestyle and add a charming quality to your personality. Following are a few of the incredible advantages of owning a luxury pen, which will hopefully persuade you to purchase one for yourself.
Excellent Initial Impression
Increased Capability in Written Expression Possibility of Signing Document Consider the Importance of Your Longevity.
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Impressive Initial Impression

One of the most significant advantages of owning a premium pen is that it will help create a memorable first impression on the clients, colleagues, or business partners you interact with. Your use of the high-end pen will give others the idea that you are a capable and professional someone who strives for excellence in all facets of his life. During meetings and business dealings, it projects an image of trustworthiness and reliability, which is a positive trait to convey.

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The majority of people, when they conceive of someone becoming poisoned by ink, picture them drinking ink from a pen. If you’ve consumed ink — for instance, by chewing on the end of a pen and getting ink in your mouth — you don’t need to be very concerned.

According to a statement by the World Health Organization (WHO), “ball-point pens, felt-tip pens, and fountain pens contain so little ink that there is not enough to cause poisoning if it is sucked from a pen. Some inks may induce pain in the mouth. It is possible that ingesting large amounts of ink directly from the bottle could cause irritation, although no cases of serious poisoning have been reported.

If you accidentally ingested ink, the World Health Organization recommends flushing your system with water and says there is no need to take any more action.

Ink poisoning symptoms

Ink from pens, markers, highlighters, etc., is regarded minimally hazardous and in such a little quantity that it’s typically not a poisoning worry.

Symptoms are often a discolored skin or tongue and, although unlikely, slight stomach distress.

Because of the amount of ink in printer cartridges and stamp pads, seek medical assistance if the ink from one of these sources has been consumed.

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You are not alone if you have been struggling to write with a fountain pen. The use of a high-end fountain pen calls for a more delicate touch. Study and practice are the keys to improvement in this, as in any other creative endeavor.

You've already accomplished so much just by starting.

This article will teach you the proper way to use a fountain pen by breaking it down into three simple steps:

Use of the right fountain pen
Right way to hold a fountain pen
Strive for fluidity in your writing.
You'll come away from this having picked up some valuable knowledge on fountain pens.
Okay, so let's begin.

The first thing you need to do is find the right fountain pen.

Let's make sure you have the correct fountain pen in your hand before we teach you how to use one.

In this article, we'll go over the five most important things to think about while shopping for a fountain pen.

the way you write

Use a fine nib fountain pen if your writing is little and your strokes are close together.

In black ink, written using an extra-fine nib, on white paper.
This is a Pinterest photo taken by Michelle Sandlin.
It will be easier to read your little, compacted characters. You can write without worrying about ink smearing on your paper because to the fine nib's relatively low ink flow.

Use a fountain pen with a broad nib if your handwriting is large and bold.

A pen with a wide, silver nib sitting on a sheet of white paper bearing numerous italicized sentences.
Picture discovered by Esther Kim on Pinterest.

Bigger nibs mean more ink can flow freely. They work well with the broad strokes and massive characters of calligraphy.

You can find a fountain pen that suits your handwriting style, whether you have the imperious finesse of a Victorian gentleman or are new to writing with a fountain pen.

How Big Is Your Hand?

Pick fountain pens that are comfortable in your hand. This will make the pens easier to hold and write with.

A larger fountain pen is preferable if you have large hands.

Long-handled fountain pen on a page of a notebook, where the word "notes" has been written in black ink.
Unsplash photo by David Travis.

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As a result of the comments we received from customers as well as some incidents of ink leaking during shipping, we have made the decision to provide the fountain pen without the ink cartridge already inserted.

Please follow these directions very carefully in order to successfully insert the ink cartridge and start the flow of ink.

Unscrew the piece of the nib that is affixed to the wood.
Put the empty ink cartridge into the area of the nib that is open, and then press down on it until you hear a click.
After you have inserted the cartridge, give it a few gentle squeezes, and then shake the pen nib while it is looking downwards. Continue doing this until a few drips of ink begin to run. You should now hear the sound of the pen beginning to write for you. At this level, you should perform a few test writings.
When you start writing after inserting a cartridge, the majority of the time you won't have any issues with the flow of ink and it will start very immediately.

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If you use a fine nib on your fountain pen, the ink in your bottle will last approximately 1.6 times longer than if you use a medium nib. I conducted an experiment to determine how many pages I could write using 50 milliliters of ink, and I will present the results below.

With a medium nib, a bottle of fountain pen ink containing 50 milliliters will last 1250 pages (A4); with a broad nib, it will last 1000 pages; and with a fine nib, it would last 3200 pages. You will receive approximately fifty refills out of each bottle on average, and depending on how frequently you write, you may be able to use the same bottle for a number of years.

This is about equivalent to 140,000 words when using a broad nib, 165,000 words when using a medium nib, and 380,000 words while using a fine nib. In other words, presuming you have your first draft published, you can write anywhere from one to three novels using just one bottle of ink.
It is dependent on the type of cartridge, converter, or pen that you use to determine the exact number of refills. In the following section, I'll go through the specifics of how many refills you'll receive for each type.

Because the precise number of pages will change based on the nib size, the type of paper, and the qualities of the ink, I've devised an experiment in which I test three distinct nib sizes in order to provide an answer that is as definitive as possible.

Consumption of Ink for Three Different Nib Sizes

Before delving into the specifics of the experiment, I'd first like to provide a high-level overview of the findings from the testing. Find below a thorough explanation of the results.
When using fine nibs, the amount of ink used is significantly reduced. My testing has been done with a fine nib, which is so little that it may be classified as extra fine. Let's go on to the next step and figure out how much ink we go through for every ten pages:

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How do I stop my fountain pen from skipping?

A: the anatomy of a fountain pen nib and skipping

When a fountain pen skips, it writes with strokes that are incomplete or absent entirely. This takes place either when the feed is unable to deliver a sufficient amount of ink to the tip of the nib or when the tines on the nib are not properly aligned. Fixing the first issue shouldn't be too difficult, but repairing a nib that isn't aligned properly should be done by an expert pen technician.

To begin, you should make an attempt to clean the fountain pen by letting it soak in water and then flushing it with water. A thorough cleaning of the fountain pen is the solution that will most frequently fix the issue. When there is debris in the feed tube of a fountain pen or when the ink has dried out, the pen may skip. It's always a good idea to flush the pen before using it for the first time, as some brand-new pens may have debris that was left over from the manufacturing process. If you have a pen that has dried fountain pen ink in it, you can try cleaning it with a pen flush to get it nice and clean.

If you have cleaned the pen, but it is still skipping, you could try a thinner ink like the Sheaffer Skrip ink or the Sailor Jentle ink that is self-lubricating to see if that helps. Both of these inks are available from Sailor.

Keep in mind that the ink from a fountain pen dries out when it comes into touch with air. Always remember to put the cap back on your pen when you're done using it. When the cap of a pen is kept off for an extended period of time, the ink that is contained within the feed can dry out, which can result in clogging, skipping, and other writing troubles.

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Solid gold fountain pen nibs are generally more dependable than their cheaper steel counterparts, which can easily bend or corrode and are difficult or impossible to repair. In contrast, solid gold fountain pen nibs are generally long-lasting and durable, and they can be used for the entirety of one's writing career. However, there are several fundamental procedures that you can take to ensure the longest possible life for your preferred solid gold nib.

Put caps on your pens, or use pen pillows or racks, whichever you want.

Naturally, dropping a pen, especially when it is uncapped, presents the highest risk of nib breakage. This is especially true when the cap is removed. You should always keep your pens covered while they are not in use, and if you are using a clipless pen like the Nakaya Cigar-style pens, you should also think about using a pen cushion or rack so that your pen does not move around on its own and fall off the table. In most cases, we are able to fix gold nibs that have been broken as a result of falling; please see the pages devoted to our services and repairs for further information.

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