Available in different shapes, sizes, and materials, the nib is the most important part of a fountain pen. It determines how your writing looks and how it feels. Read our guide to learn more about fountain pen nibs and how to choose the best nib for you.

Fountain pens are different from your typical ballpoint or gel pen, so you can face problems you never planned for. In this guide, we’ll tackle some basic issues that you might experience with your fountain pen and show you how you can fix them.

If you want to try a fountain pen but aren't sure what pen to get, start here. We've chosen the fountain pens with the best combination of quality and affordability to start you off right.

If you're a fountain pen user or a dip pen calligrapher, dealing with spilled ink is inevitable. For tips on how to remove ink stains from clothing and other surfaces, read on.

If you’ve never tried a fountain pen before, we really think you should give one a shot. We share some instructions and advice to help you get started, like how to install the ink and hold the pen. Happy writing!

Liquid ink cartridges are an easy and convenient way to fill a wide variety of pens, but what should you do when you want to remove a cartridge before you’ve used up all the ink? We have some tried-and-true methods you can use to safely store your punctured ink cartridges until you’re ready to use them again.

We explain how and when to clean a fountain pen, from quick basic cleans to advanced techniques. Follow along with our pictures and step-by-step instructions, and remember to clean your pen often!

TWSBIs are some of the most beloved and talked-about pens in the fountain pen community. The question isn’t whether you should get a TWSBI but simply which TWSBI you should get. To help you answer that question, we’ve created this guide to choosing your perfect TWSBI.

Fountain pens are beloved by writers thanks to their smooth ink flow and wide variety of body styles and nib sizes. However, unlike your typical ballpoint or gel pen, they may need a little maintenance to get them working. Read on to learn what to do with a new pen, plus how to fix common issues that keep a pen from writing.

We explain how to fix common fountain pen problems, with step-by-step instructions, pictures, and video demonstrations. If your pen is scratchy, has poor ink flow, or is putting out too much ink, these tips may just do the trick!

Writing with a fountain pen is a classy way to elevate your everyday notes. Though you might imagine that such distinctive pens demand a high price, there are plenty of budget-friendly fountain pens for students to enjoy. Read on to learn more.

We walk you through how to write with a foutain pen with pictures and step-by-step instructions, including how to hold the pen and angle the nib.