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It's time we start thinking about our mental well-being on the same level as our physical health. After all, the mind and body are connected. Just because trauma, anxiety, and depression aren't visually obvious, doesn't mean they're any less important than a broken arm or the flu. In this post, Tom shares the benefits of journaling for mental health with tips on how to start writing one.
The following are five of our best recommendations for your first fountain pen - including features, specifications, and thoughts on each choice. If you're feeling frisky and want to try flex writing or calligraphy, we've also included three additional pens that can bring extra excitement to writing.
Ask anyone with inky fingers and they'll warn you about the mess a pen could make. True, the fountain pen hobby is prone to such hazards, especially when it comes to refilling. However, it is intolerable when a pen unexpectedly leaks all over your favorite shirt. Why does it happen? How can it be prevented? In this article, we explore why pens leak and sometimes explode!
For beginner and intermediate fountain pen users, finding the right nib size can be a daunting (and expensive) journey. The following primer is meant to increase the potential satisfaction for someone who is looking for their ideal nib size.
A "talisman" is an object believed to have magical powers, which are granted to its owner. For example, when you find a penny head's up, it's considered a "lucky penny." In the Talisman collection, Benu infuses each fountain pen with a substance that has mythological attributes such as good luck, prosperity, healing, and protection against evil.
Ink is the lifeblood of a pen. Yet, we take it for granted that, for as long as there have been pens, there's been ink to write with them. In this article, we dive deep into the mysterious origins of ink.
Stream of Consciousness captures thoughts as they occur in the mind. This type of writing opens the flow of thoughts from the brain, spilling them upon the page. It is like a word-for-word transcription of a person's thought process. In this post, Tom shares literary examples, benefits, and some exercises to get started with stream of consciousness writing.
Take an in-depth comparison of Esterbrook's current nib size offerings, including several specialty grind nibs, so you can decide which nib is best suited for your handwriting enjoyment.
Just what kind of flex can you expect from Leonardo's elastic steel and elastic 14kt gold nibs? This article explores the two types of flex nibs manufactured by Jowo and how they can best suit your handwriting preferences and your budget.
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