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On Point With GoPens #10

What is a good nib for signatures? A nib that is expressive and offers a lot of character can make your signature look outstanding. If you don't already have a nib preference, try out a...

On Point With GoPens #9

I have read the warning on a lot of vintage pens with flexible nibs to be careful when using them. I keep reading about springing the nib. What does ''springing a nib'' mean? A lot of vintag...

On Point With GoPens #8

What does restoring a fountain pen mean? I have some vintage fountain pens that someone told me need restoration. Assuming your fountain pens are not broken, restoration will get them back i...

On Point With GoPens #7

I recently inherited some vintage fountain pens but I don't know what they are. How can I find out what they are? What can I do with them? To find out what those pens are, you can always jus...

On Point With GoPens #6

Where can I find ephemera like the Waterman lucky tokens you posted about? A variety of ephemera is still circulating today: ash trays, tokens, posters, ads, pen displays, and more. You can ...

On Point With GoPens #5

Why do you sell storage/display cases, slotter boxes, and slotted display trays? What is the point of these? A lot of people use cases with elastic loops to store their pens,which can work r...

On Point With GoPens #4

This may be a stupid question, but what can I put into my vintage pen? They always say there's no such thing as a stupid question, and that's true. Fountain pens are meant to be used with fo...

On Point With GoPens #3

What is blotting paper? How do I use it? Blotting paper is a highly absorbent type of paper which we fountain pen lovers use to absorb excess ink from whatever we have written on. For inks t...

On Point With GoPens #2

What type of maintenance does a vintage pen need? This will depend on the pen, the condition it is in, the material of the body, and the filling system. Generally what you can expect is: ...

On Point With GoPens #1

Why buy a vintage pen instead of a modern pen? Your miles will vary when you buy a fountain pen, just as it does with almost every other item you can purchase. However, vintage pens offer feat...