“Sharpie has a great line of pens [but] the best Sharpie pen is the S-Gel ,” says Salazar, who prefers the 0.7mm nib (it also ...

In an age of screens and keyboarding, when kids hardly learn cursive anymore, fountain pens — along with their old-timey accoutrements like blotters, bottled ink and fancy nibs — are making a comeback ...

Ray Rieser Sunday, March 5, 2023 12:01 p.m. | Sunday, March 5, 2023 12:01 p.m. Prior to the 19th century, there was a general state of illiteracy in society, with education confined to the upper ...

Before you start collecting fountain pens, note this: What's hot: Modern limited edition pens, especially by Montblanc and Namiki, but also by Pelikan, Montegrappa, Parker, Omas and Visconti. Vintage ...

The Birmingham Pen Company is just one of a number of small companies worldwide that offer alternatives to heritage brands. By Rachel Felder When the brothers Josh and Nick Cotherman decided to start ...

Welcome to the Esquire Endorsement. Heavily researched. Thoroughly vetted. These picks are the best way to spend your hard-earned cash. I used to not think much about the pen I used. I like books and ...

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As a young student of Kendriya Vidyalaya, when I passed class 4th and graduated to the 5th standard, I proudly held my first fountain pen. I felt so grown up, and with the passing of years, ...

When do you actually become a Pen Guy? Similar to being Fashion Guy, Car Guy, or Watch Guy, it comes at a point in adulthood when you have enough self-respect to want better from everyday items. All ...