Tool Day: Nothing Beats a Good Scale
Ink “uptake” is the term we use to describe how much ink is drawn into a pen’s reservoir when you fill it. While knowing the ink capacity of a pen is good, for a repair…
Tools
A New Thing: Tool Day
We are happy to announce a new feature for our languishing blog. We are often asked for recommendations as to what the best tools are for repairing pens. Many are available and, the internet being…
Talc and Asbestos
For over a century talc has been used as a standard dry lubricant for rubber fountain pen sacs. The slippery mineral dust helps to protect the sac from friction damage when it is depressed by…
All About Nib Smoothing
All about nib smoothing: frequently asked questions.
Free Victorian Pen Catalogue Online
Information is gold; sometimes more than figuratively. We came across a lovely Victorian pen catalogue in our favourite collection, archive.org. Titled, in fine Victorian fashion, History of the invention and illustrated process of making Foley’s…
Public Domain Pen Documents Now Online
For a look at a loud conversation about the legal and ethical issues pertaining to these documents, go to: http://fountainpenboard.com/forum/index.php?/topic/6174-public-domain-pen-documents-now-online It is always nice when someone decides to share. And when the thing shared is…