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On Point With Go Pens #51

If a pen is stained, does that mean it's completely ruined? Not at all! Although visually, it may be damaged, the pen is not entirely ruined. It's possible it can be restored and the stain(s...

On Point With Go Pens #50

I recently bought a pen case with really tight elastics - is this safe for my pens? Many people store their pens in cases with elastics (sometimes single bands, sometimes double), and it's u...

On Point With Go Pens #49

Does a pen really adapt to your handwriting? There isn't really one answer to this question. It depends who you ask! Since there are many vintage pens out there being purchased and reused, it's ...

On Point With Go Pens #48

I think my ink stained my pen. Can I use rubbing alcohol to remove it? No! Rubbing alcohol can dissolve pen materials, or at the very least, fade and discolor it. It's best to start with wat...

On Point With Go Pens #47

What does gold-filled mean? Gold is bonded to a base metal using heat and pressure. Gold-filled is more difficult and expensive to achieve than gold-plating, as the gold is 100 times thicker...

On Point With Go Pens #46

What is vermeil? Pens with vermeil trim look like they have gold trim, when in fact it is gold over sterling silver, which is often reflected in its price and weight. To be used as vermeil, ...

On Point With Go Pens #45

What is gold-plating? Following up on last week's question about rolled gold, gold-plating is created by electroplating another metal with gold. Gold-plated objects are usually quite attract...

On Point With Go Pens #44

I see some of your vintage pens are described using the term "rolled gold" - what is that? Rolled gold is created by a process that involves placing a base metal between two sheets of gold. ...

On Point With Go Pens #43

My pen was working perfectly when I inked it up. Several weeks later, it's running dry and skipping a lot - is it broken? The converter still has ink in it. Don't worry. If you leave your pe...

On Point With Go Pens #42

Can I use a fountain pen if I'm a left-handed writer? Absolutely. Many fountain pen users are left-handed. Depending on whether you write over or under, you may prefer an extra-fine or fine ...