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Blog - Beginners' Guides

The Best Beginner Fountain Pens

The Best Beginner Fountain Pens

Mar 21, 2023
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.

Calligraphy Beginners' Guides

How to Use a Glass Dip Pen
Aug 16, 2022
Glass pens are surprisingly easy to use and a fantastic complement to your favorite inks. Read on to understand the strengths and weaknesses of glass pens, our preferred inks and paper to pair them with, and glass pen calligraphy and drawing techniques.
How to Remove Ink Stains from Clothing and Other Surfaces
Jul 18, 2022
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.
The Best Calligraphy Pens and Inks for Beginners
Oct 12, 2021
You do not have to be a serious calligrapher or professional to take your writing from mundane to spectacular: all you need are the right tools and some practice. Read on to learn more about our favorite calligraphy pens and inks.

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How to Use a Glass Dip Pen

How to Use a Glass Dip Pen

Aug 16, 2022
Glass pens are surprisingly easy to use and a fantastic complement to your favorite inks. Read on to understand the strengths and weaknesses of glass pens, our preferred inks and paper to pair them with, and glass pen calligraphy and drawing techniques.
How to Remove Ink Stains from Clothing and Other Surfaces

How to Remove Ink Stains from Clothing and Other Surfaces

Jul 18, 2022
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.
The Best Calligraphy Pens and Inks for Beginners

The Best Calligraphy Pens and Inks for Beginners

Oct 12, 2021
You do not have to be a serious calligrapher or professional to take your writing from mundane to spectacular: all you need are the right tools and some practice. Read on to learn more about our favorite calligraphy pens and inks.

Fountain Pen Beginners' Guides

The Best Beginner Fountain Pens
Mar 21, 2023
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.
How to Remove Ink Stains from Clothing and Other Surfaces
Jul 18, 2022
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.
The Beginner's Guide to Fountain Pens
Apr 26, 2022
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!

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The Best Beginner Fountain Pens

The Best Beginner Fountain Pens

Mar 21, 2023
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.
How to Remove Ink Stains from Clothing and Other Surfaces

How to Remove Ink Stains from Clothing and Other Surfaces

Jul 18, 2022
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.
The Beginner's Guide to Fountain Pens

The Beginner's Guide to Fountain Pens

Apr 26, 2022
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!

Pencil Beginners' Guides

The Beginner’s Guide to Mechanical Pencils
Feb 7, 2023
We explore the basics of what mechanical pencils are, why and how you should use them, and how to solve the most common mechanical pencil problems.
How to Clear a Mechanical Pencil Lead Jam
Jun 20, 2022
We show you how to fix a jammed mechanical pencil by clearing out bits of broken lead. Follow along with pictures and step-by-step instructions to get your pencil writing again!
The Best Multi Pencils
May 16, 2022
Artists and students will appreciate a multi mechanical pencil thanks to its ability to switch between leads of different sizes and grades. Read on to see which multi pen bodies can be used to create a multi pencil.

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The Beginner’s Guide to Mechanical Pencils

The Beginner’s Guide to Mechanical Pencils

Feb 7, 2023
We explore the basics of what mechanical pencils are, why and how you should use them, and how to solve the most common mechanical pencil problems.
How to Clear a Mechanical Pencil Lead Jam

How to Clear a Mechanical Pencil Lead Jam

Jun 20, 2022
We show you how to fix a jammed mechanical pencil by clearing out bits of broken lead. Follow along with pictures and step-by-step instructions to get your pencil writing again!
The Best Multi Pencils

The Best Multi Pencils

May 16, 2022
Artists and students will appreciate a multi mechanical pencil thanks to its ability to switch between leads of different sizes and grades. Read on to see which multi pen bodies can be used to create a multi pencil.

Stationery 101

Types of Pens: How to Pick a Pen with the Right Ink
Apr 12, 2022
There’s more to picking a pen than tip size and looks. In this guide, we will help you choose the right type of pen by exploring the basics of what pen ink is made of. Are you using the right pen for your use case? Read on to find out.
The Best Pens for Every Handwriting Style
Oct 5, 2021
Choosing from the sheer variety of pens is one of the great joys of stationery, but it can be daunting to navigate all the options. To help you narrow down the choices, read on or watch the video below to see our pen recommendations for cursive writing, left-handed writers, fast writers, and more.
Paper Sizes Explained
Jul 27, 2021
If you're not sure what the difference is between A4 and Letter size paper, or how big a Semi B5 notebook is, start here. We explain how international paper sizes work and compare common A and B Series paper sizes to standard American Letter size.

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Types of Pens: How to Pick a Pen with the Right Ink

Types of Pens: How to Pick a Pen with the Right Ink

Apr 12, 2022
There’s more to picking a pen than tip size and looks. In this guide, we will help you choose the right type of pen by exploring the basics of what pen ink is made of. Are you using the right pen for your use case? Read on to find out.
The Best Pens for Every Handwriting Style

The Best Pens for Every Handwriting Style

Oct 5, 2021
Choosing from the sheer variety of pens is one of the great joys of stationery, but it can be daunting to navigate all the options. To help you narrow down the choices, read on or watch the video below to see our pen recommendations for cursive writing, left-handed writers, fast writers, and more.
Paper Sizes Explained

Paper Sizes Explained

Jul 27, 2021
If you're not sure what the difference is between A4 and Letter size paper, or how big a Semi B5 notebook is, start here. We explain how international paper sizes work and compare common A and B Series paper sizes to standard American Letter size.

Watercolor Beginners' Guides

The Best Watercolor Supplies For Beginners
Feb 28, 2023
We break down the different kinds of watercolor supplies, including watercolor brush pens and watercolor markers, recommend our favorites, and suggest some handy tips to help make your first watercolor masterpiece.
How to Choose and Care for Watercolor Brushes
Nov 17, 2020
Selecting the right paint brush to use with watercolors is surprisingly complex, but this guide will help you consider every factor. After picking a brush, read on for the best methods of brush maintenance.
How to Use Watercolor Pencils
Dec 31, 2018
Watercolor pencils are a near-magical combination of colored pencils and watercolor paints, allowing artists to achieve highly precise marks and gentle washes. We explain how watercolor pencils work, specific techniques for how to use watercolor pencils, and recommend some of the best watercolor pencils for your art.

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The Best Watercolor Supplies For Beginners

The Best Watercolor Supplies For Beginners

Feb 28, 2023
We break down the different kinds of watercolor supplies, including watercolor brush pens and watercolor markers, recommend our favorites, and suggest some handy tips to help make your first watercolor masterpiece.
How to Choose and Care for Watercolor Brushes

How to Choose and Care for Watercolor Brushes

Nov 17, 2020
Selecting the right paint brush to use with watercolors is surprisingly complex, but this guide will help you consider every factor. After picking a brush, read on for the best methods of brush maintenance.
How to Use Watercolor Pencils

How to Use Watercolor Pencils

Dec 31, 2018
Watercolor pencils are a near-magical combination of colored pencils and watercolor paints, allowing artists to achieve highly precise marks and gentle washes. We explain how watercolor pencils work, specific techniques for how to use watercolor pencils, and recommend some of the best watercolor pencils for your art.