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A Brief History of Victorian Era Gold Pens (Gold Nib Dip Pens) — Part II
Continue from my previous article, when I discussed how the predecessor of fountain pen was gold nib dip pens of the Victorian era. In this article, I want to introduce a couple more gold nib dip pen manufacturers from the 1800s, including Albert G. Bagley, Edward Todd, Mabie Todd, E. S. Johnson, A. Morton and Aikin Lambert. Particularly, I am interested in exploring development of their business and those intricate relationships among these pen makers. If you are also interested in these fine writing instruments back in 1800s, this blog post is for you. ;)
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.
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!
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17 Modern Flex Fountain Pen Nibs Comparison [Updated in 2025]
The most comprehensive modern flex nib review and comparison you can ever find on the internet! This post aims to provide comparison between different parameters of 17 modern flex nibs, including Magna Carta Mag 600 flex fountain pen, FPR #6 steel and 14k gold ultra flex, Pilot 912 FA, Pilot 743 FA, FPnibs steel and 14k gold semi flex, Bluedew flex, Secretary of de flex, nibmeister-modified flex nibs, and more. [Updated in 2025]
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