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On Point With Go Pens #92

I have $1000 to buy a pen. What should I get? That is a tricky question! $1000 can buy you a special, unique pen, but so can $20, depending on what you are looking for in a pen and what you ...

On Point With Go Pens #82

I have read a few reviews that identify a pen's metal section as a downside - why is that? Some people prefer resin materials, or something other than metal anyway, because metal tends to be...

On Point With Go Pens #80

How can I mail a pen to my friend safely? We have the very answer for that! We offer protective shipping tubes that can accommodate many sizes of pens, are affordable, twist lock to remain s...

On Point With Go Pens #81

Are all those fountain pen books worth it? Can't I find all this stuff online? Fountain pen books are not unlike college textbooks - they are usually expensive, but one must consider the amo...

On Point With Go Pens #79

I have seen a few modern TWSBI pens for sale with vintage nibs on them - how is this possible? Vintage pens aren't always salvageable, and sometimes parts are saved and reused - either to cr...

On Point With Go Pens #78

My gold nib is turning silver! HELP! Your gold nib is probably a steel nib with gold-plating. Depending on the quality of the plating, it can come off with use. It's just cosmetic, and your ...

On Point With Go Pens #77

Do I have to take apart my pen every time I clean it? Absolutely not! First, your pen only needs cleaning every few inkings, or if you want to change your ink color. A flush with cool, clean...

On Point With Go Pens #76

I bought a Waterman eyedropper at a flea market and the nib looks really gross and dirty. How can I clean it? A stained gold nib can be removed if you know how to do so, but if not, you can ...

On Point With Go Pens #75

What are desk sets used for? Usually one would place a desk set fountain pen (or even a dip pen) on their desk. The sturdy base acts as a cap and holder, and the longer, tapered bodies are e...

On Point With Go Pens #74

I read the On Point about nib creep but there is white fuzzy stuff on the feed of my pen. Is that nib creep, too? White fuzzy stuff in your ink or on your pen sounds like mold! Unfortunately...