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Sometimes it takes me a long time to get around to the things on my "to-do" list. This past July, I made a reminder to myself to write a blog article comparing Pilot's two flexible FA (Falcon) nibs...

What do you think of when you imagine spring?  Living in Connecticut, I always looked forward to spring with great anticipation after the long months of darkness, cold, and ice. Not that winter d...

[This article was first published on Mar 14, 2024, and the most recent changes were updated on July 21, 2026.] If you've ever watched me in our weekly Instagram series, "The Battle of the Pens," or...

[This article was first published in February, 2024, and updated January 7, 2025, after I tested the Liliput's newly-available converter. I have also added the beautiful new blue aluminum fountain ...

I'm a little under the weather this week, so I decided it would be a good idea to choose a fun blog topic that doesn't require a lot of research.  I found my inspiration in the #17InkQuestions meme...

This week's article isn't going to be "The Ultimate Guide to TRAVELER'S notebook!" I'm not going to try to describe every single Traveler's refill and accessory, show all the ways they can be used,...

As I was driving to work on National Handwriting Day, listening to one of my favorite Mozart operas, an exciting idea came to me:  I should interview Pen Boutique's very own calligrapher, Linda Pe...

Lately, I've been noticing that I really enjoy the look and feel of faceted pens. From the humble Kaweco Sport, Faber-Castell Hexo, and TWSBI Diamond series, to the intriguing Caran d'Ache and ystu...

This week's article is part of a new series excitedly suggested to me by Pen Boutique owner Leena:  "Laura's Five Favorite Fountain Pens" in different price categories.  Maybe it should be called L...