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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...

Handwritten Post - Kill Winter With Orange

Have you had enough of winter yet? As has been trending, kill winter with orange seems appropriate, and there is no shortage of orange inks over here. Unfortunately, most of my favorites are discon...

Catalog #78 Coming Soon!

If you're holding on to your pennies for something exciting, Catalog #78 will be available very soon.  If you would like first dibs on available pens, subscribe here! To stay up to date on Catal...

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 ...

Waterman 42 ½ Continental Safety Ring-Top

This 1917 Waterman 42 ½ Continental Safety ring-top vintage pen is an eyedropper-filler (easy to clean!) with an 18KT gold-filled Diamond pattern on a pinstriped background. It's a gorgeous pen. Th...

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 ...

Handwritten Post - Some Stubs

As with round-tipped nibs, stub nibs can vary in size. This OMAS stub is just labelled as a stub, whereas the Visconti is labelled as a 1.3 mm stub. The Stipula is a 1.3 mm stub, but feels like an ...

Parker Duofold Ink Well Desk Set

Take a look at this great 1935 Parker Duofold button-filler fountain pen and ink well desk set! The base is incredible, in bronzed metal, and has the factory imprint ''PARKER DUOFOLD'' on the bo...

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 ...

What Is My Waterman?

Trying to figure out what model your vintage Waterman is? Many of them have an imprint on the end of the barrel. Depending how old and worn it is, you may be able to see it quite clearly. The numbe...