The writing world is as rich as complex. In this section, you will find blog posts about writing instruments, specially, about fountain pens. Those articles are grouped in four categories:

• Essentials: fountain pens
• The nib: the essence of fountain pens
• Other writing instruments
• Tips and tricks: Fountain pen maintenance

Getting started in the writing art is exciting yet it can also be overwhelming. It is a long way where the more you discover, the more beauty you find and the more surprising it is. There is so much to learn that at the beginning it can be overwhelming. So, where to start?

• Anatomy of a fountain pen
• Inks: All you need to know
• How to use fountain pens
• Special materials in writing instruments
• Retractable fountain pens
• Japanese fountain pens
• What is Maki-e?
• Fountain pens for beginners

The nib is the heart of a fountain pen, its soul, which keeps the essence of the piece. We can find a huge variety of nibs nowadays; from UEF nibs - ultra extra fine- to double tin nibs -Music-,or even nibs adapted for left-handers.

• How to choose the perfect nib
• Special nibs
• Differences among European and Japanese nibs
• Who manufactures nibs? JoWo and Bock

Writing is much more than fountain pens. Even if this particular instrument is the one that is most attached to calligraphy art, materializing ideas on paper can be done through many different ways. For each of these ways (and for each personal preference) an optimal writing instrument exists.

• Differences between fountain pens, rollerball pens and ballpoint pens
• How to choose a mechanical pencil

Wellcared for, a writing instrument can accompany more than one generation for a lifetime. By following a few simple tips, you can extend the life of your products and enjoy them for as long as possible.

• How to clean your fountain pen?
• Tips to maintain your fountain pen
• How to avoid skipping
• Tips to travel by plane with your fountain pen
• Mistakes to avoid when using a fountain pen