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On Point With Go Pens #41

I write with a really heavy hand. What's the best kind of nib for me? Unless you learn to lighten the pressure with which you write, I'd suggest steering clear of soft, flexible nibs! Try a ...

On Point With Go Pens #40

What does a ''special edition'' pen mean? Unlike limited edition pens that are only produced in a certain quantity, special editions are often produced by a company for a set period of time ...

On Point With Go Pens #39

What is Superchrome ink? Superchrome was a special ink created exclusively for the Parker 51. Parker made several claims about this ink: it dried three times faster than ordinary ink of the ...

On Point With Go Pens #38

Why is there always ink in the cap of my pen? This can happen for a number of reasons, which generally involve ink on the nib and feed:  ink left on the nib after filling, then being capped,...

On Point With Go Pens #37

How do I fill my eyedropper pen? The great thing about eyedropper-filled pens is they're so simple! Uncap the pen and unscrew the section. Hold the open barrel upright to do this, of course....

On Point With Go Pens #36

I sometimes see vintage inks for sale - are these safe to put in my pens? Do they expire? Quite a few people still use vintage inks in their pens. There are antimicrobial...

On Point With Go Pens #35

If I plan on selling my pen later, should I keep the box and papers? If you already know you want to sell a pen, you should certainly keep the original box and papers, as this will add to or...

On Point With Go Pens #34

What's the difference between an ebonite feed and a plastic feed? Ebonite is a hard rubber, which can typically be molded to the shape of the nib using heat. This is beneficial if you h...

On Point With Go Pens #33

Do all vintage pens have flexible nibs? No, and just because a nib is 14KT gold doesn't guarantee it will be a flexible nib either, so unless you know what kind of nib you have, it's no...

On Point With Go Pens #32

What is Urushi lacquer? Urushi lacquer, often used on Japanese pens by Nakaya, Danitrio, Platinum, and more, is made from the sap of the urushi tree. It's thick and takes a lot of care and p...