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Interview: Unsung heroes of the fountain pen world

Join us as we interview Rick Horne, pen repairer and restorer from The Southern Scribe.

Welcome to Secret Santa 2024!

Exchange gifts with your fellow pen enthusiasts! Our annual gift exchange will open for signups on November 1.

Chaos on wheels: a story of mentorship

Kayo shares the story of how her mentor introduced her to fountain pens.

The lost art of letterlocking

How did people seal their letters before there were mass-produced envelopes? Read more to find out!

Pens, planners, and friends! Oh my!

(Sorry, not sorry for my dorky Wizard of Oz reference- it's my favorite movie, so whenever I list something in threes, I can't help but think of this!)

What is precious resin?

You may have seen companies like Montblanc and Faber-Castell claim that their pens are made of “precious resin”. But what exactly is “precious resin”?

Nib choices for Platinum pens

Charts issued by Platinum to assist customers in choosing the correct nib. Japanese charts with English translation.

Pen enthusiasts in the Philippines: FPN-Philippines

Mona shares her experiences as an admin of Fountain Pen Network-Philippines.

Filling systems in vintage fountain pens

Step through fountain pen history as we explore filling systems that are found in vintage fountain pens.

Buying your first vintage fountain pen

Are you daunted by the dazzling variety of vintage pens and don't know where to start? Keep reading!

Happy birthday Penfount!

We're so excited to have finally reached one year on the Fediverse!