5 Below Calligraphy Fountain Pen Set

I went to 5 Below and did not expect to find a calligraphy fountain pen set. For $4 you get 6 nibs and to pen bodies. I recorded a first impressions video so let me know what you think. Did you try these pens? One thing I forgot to mention in the video is the…

Kit vs. Custom Made Fountain Pens

At some point in your pen journey, you will probably order a custom pen. It’s fun, and you get to customize just about everything about your pen. Pick the materials, depending on the maker, you can choose the nib, filling system, and style of the pen. Dimensions may be customizable too. There are two main…

Fahrney’s Catalog Flip Through

This is the second catalog flip through. This time we are looking at Fahrney’s Pens catalog for Christmas 2018. I have no affiliation with Fahrney’s. If you want to order your own print catalog, you can do so here: https://www.fahrneyspens.com/Catalog.aspx

Artus Spezial

Today we look at a pen that came into existence right around the time Lamy, the pen company, did. This Artus Spezial is a transitional pen from possibly the late 1940’s to early 1950’s. You can find the exact same pen labeled as Lamy instead of Artus.

Schon DSGN 01S Tumbled Stainless Steel Pen Review

I would like to thank Ian Schon of Schon DSGN for sending this pen for review. I received this pen at no cost to me and my opinions are my own. When I received the pen in the mail, the first thing I noticed was the weight. This pen has some heft!