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A Brief History of Victorian Era Gold Pens (Gold Nib Dip Pens)
Gold nib dip pens from the Victorian era (referred to as "gold pens”), have disappeared completely within less than 200 years. Apart from dedicated pre-war pen collectors, few are familiar with this category of writing instrument. As an enthusiast of gold nib dip pens, I couldn't bear to see such a glorious era forgotten, hence I've penned this informative piece to shed light on a lesser-known past.
The Best Non-Reflective Black Ink for Fountain Pens: De Atramentis Document Black
Join me on a journey to discover the perfect non-reflective black ink for fountain pens! In this post, I'll share my experiences testing various black inks, including the most loved Platinum Carbon Black ink, and show you why De Atramentis Document Black emerged as the clear winner among them all.
Magna Carta Mag 600 Flex Fountain Pen: Is It Worth the Hype?
This blog post is about my first impression of Magna Carta Mag 600 14k gold true flex fountain pen. Unlike the most popular praises Mag 600 received, I have a mixed experience on this rising star. If you're considering the Mag 600, this review provides some essential details to help you make an informed decision.
22 Flex Fountain Pen Writing Samples Comparison
Hey, fellow stationery enthusiasts! 🖋️✨ If you've ever been curious about the magic of flex fountain pens, you're in for a treat! I've just wrapped up a delightful exploration of 22 flex fountain pen writing samples, and the results are nothing short of mesmerizing.
Join me on this personal journey as we peek into the expressive world of flex nibs. Each writing sample tells a story of the pen's character. From delicate strokes to bold expressions, we're diving deep into the beauty of ink on paper. ✨
Flex Fountain Pen 101: How to Achieve Thinner Hairlines in Flex Writing
Don’t know how to use flex fountain pens? Want to use flex fountain pens for calligraphy? You are looking at the right post! In this article, I have talked about the secrets of how to create thin hairlines in flex writing. If you want to reach the full potential of your flex fountain pens, don’t miss out on this post!
Flex Review: A Modern Flex Monster – Fountain Pen Revolution 14K Gold Ultra Flex Nib
In this post, I reviewed Fountain Pen Revolution’s NEW 14k gold ultra flex nib. This nib truly amazed me with its softness and flexibility. As always, I have included details of all flex parameters and provided writing samples of this nib. I also compared this gold UF nib with its steel counterpart. If you would like to know how this nib performs, click on this post to find out!
Will Text Content Creators be Replaced by ChatGPT? I don’t think so.
In this post, I talked about my opinion on ChatGPT, an AI, replacing text content creators, as a stationery blogger myself. I asked ChatGPT to act in my role to see how it performs. The results were better than expected. Click this post if you’re interested in seeing ChatGPT for stationery blogging!
Flex Review: Wingsung 629 XXF Semi-Flex Nib
This flex nib review features a Wingsung XXF semi flex nib, which is modified by my friend Xian. As always, I have included details of all flex parameters for this flex nib and provided writing samples to show you how this professional tool can do.
Flex Fountain Pen 101: What is Snapback from a Pen Writer's Point of View?
In contrast to an artist’s point of view, I have discussed what snapback is as a pen writer and noted a common misconception in this post. Many writing samples are also included in this post to help you determine snapback performance of a flex nib. If you are interested in flex fountain pens or fountain pens in general, don’t miss out on this article!
Fountain Pen Review: Italix Pens and Reverse Oblique Fine Italic Nib
This post talks about how I as a right-handed writer find the need for a reverse oblique nib and the review of an Italix fountain pen. If you haven’t heard of Italix Pens and their up to 24 different nib options, click inside to find out!
Flex Review: Pilot 742 SM Nib Transforming into a Modern Wet Noodle Flex Nib
This review is about Pilot 742 SM nib with full flex modification and needle point grind by CY. For people who followed me on Instagram may have seen how flexy it is already, but this post will dig deeper and review how it does with other parameters. I’ll also include an updated comparison chart of all my other flex nibs for reference in the end.
My Frankenpen Story: A Urushi coated Pilot 912 with a Jowo Modified Flex Nib
This post discusses a unique experience of putting together a Pilot fountain pen with Raden Urushi coating and a modified Jowo flex nib. Does it sound a bit crazy to you? Click inside to enjoy this fun and wild journey with me!
Review: Cross Bailey Light — You don’t need to flex to achieve line variation.
Do you ever wonder if there is a way to have line variation in your writing without flexing the nib? The answer is yes! The secret lies in the surface area of the tip. In this blog, I talk about how this can be achieved using a Cross Bailey Light fountain pen.
Flex Review: FPnibs 14k Jowo #6 XXF semi flex nib
Inky Review: Side-by-side comparison among Sailor Studio 123, 224, 343, and Manyo Fuji
This post is a side-by-side comparison among Sailor studio 123, 224, 343, and Manyo Fuji. Do you wonder if these 4 purple-grey shading inks all look the same in swatches? Check out this post!
My first stub nib fountain pen: Jinhao Centennial ✖️ Jowo #6 1.1 stub
This post is about how I found my first stub nib fountain pen and how I did the Frankenpen work to make it happen!
Inky Review: NEW! Sailor Manyo dual shading series - Fuji
This is an inky review about the new Sailor Manyo dual shading series with Fuji colour.
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12 Modern Flex Fountain Pen Nibs Comparison [Updated in 2023]
This post aims to provide comparison between different parameters of 12 modern flex nibs, including FPR #6 ultra flex, Pilot FAs, FPnibs semi flex, Bluedew flex, Secretary of de flex, and Osprey EF flex. [Updated in 2023]
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