The fountain pen
Thanks to its peculiar ink transmission system, the fountain pen has a unique ability in terms of expressiveness and fluidity of the stroke. The nib represents its true soul and must be chosen…
The nib, heart of the fountain pen
The nib is the true soul of the fountain pen. Generally built with precious materials, and crowned by a rounded metal tip, it is certainly the most important part of the pen because it determines the…
Fountain pen maintenance: some simple but important tips
The use of the fountain pen guarantees a unique fluidity and expressiveness of the stroke, but also requires particular care and attention in cleaning and maintenance. For this reason, it is…
The fountain pen for left-handers
It is universally recognized that the fountain pen has a unique trait in terms of expressiveness and fluidity. The quality of the stroke is mainly due to the transmission system of the ink on the…
Ink for pens: how to choose it
Writing inks are special preparations, composed of solutions of dyes or pigment suspensions, specifically designed to be used with the pen. On the market there is a wide variety of inks for fountain…
The rollerball pen
The roller or rollerball pen is a variation of the ballpoint pen (also known as the Biro). It uses a gel or water-based ink that allows a smoother, more fluid and pleasant stroke. It was invented in…
How to choose the pen that's right for you. A comparison between ballpoint, rollerball and fountain pen
Choosing the perfect pen is never easy. In fact, there is no one type that is better than the others in absolute terms. On the contrary, the choice is subjective: it must start from the specific…
How to choose a fountain pen according to your style
The first step in choosing a fountain pen is to consider your writing style. In fact, the substantial differences between the various stylus pens are due to the different nibs used and each nib…
Biro, the ballpoint pen
The ballpoint pen, commonly known as the biro, was born in the 1940s, thanks to the intuition of the Hungarian writer László Bíró. The author, to overcome the drawbacks of the fountain pen, created a…