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Fountain Pen Vocab: Attenuate

For a while I've been hunting for the right word to describe the difference between the super smooth nib grinds of the pens that I've used from Pilot and the nibs from Platinum and Sailor, both of which have feedback. Most people focus on that feedback, with the conclusion usually

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A little bit of Black vs. Blue Fountain Pen philosophy

I've been doing some permanent ink tests of various types of inks, and without a doubt, the black, pigmented inks are coming out decidedly on top. I've been using Platinum Carbon ink for a while because it is one of the best, most durable, enduring inks you can get. It's

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In praise of Iron Gall inks for Fountain Pens

I'm a fan of permanent, archival inks. I like the idea that my work will have a degree of resilience. Within that category, there are three major types of permanent inks that you can go with right now that are fountain pen friendly: PigmentedIron gallCellulose-reactive (Noodler's Bulletproof inks)When it

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Shine Ink, Shine!

There's something deeply satisfying about the smooth draw of a liquid ink fountain pen gliding across high-quality, Japanese paper. In my case, an extra fine nib with Noodler's ink, and I get the distinct pleasure to watching that little glistening of the ink before it dries. Watching that sheen over