Legacy GoPens Blog

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. ...

Handwritten Post - Little Nibs, Inkredible Things

I have a few really large nibs - oversize-sized - but some of the little ones in the collection are truly spectacular. This Mabie Todd Swan Self-Filler 1 has a #1 nib that is soft and pleasant to w...

Pelikan Souverän M1000

The beautiful, large Pelikan Souverän M1000 piston-filling fountain pen - the flagship of the Souverän series. The 18KT gold nib is a fine, but because it is such a large nib and a German-made nib,...

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 ...

Handwritten Post - Amaranth Ink

Written using Diamine Amaranth! One of the most educational things about inks is you learn about colors you didn't even realize existed, especially in the case of flowers.

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 ...