At its most basic, a pen has to do just one thing, but there are so many reasons to choose one over another. Does it glide along the page, or does it drag? Does the ink flow in a smooth line, or is it ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Signing an important document or contract? Scribbling in your ...

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 ...

What do you get for your money? That’s the question everyone looking to buy a piece of tech asks themselves. It also happens to be the question this recurring feature will try to answer. Is it worth ...

Nothing beats the romance of a handwritten note – and what better to use than a fountain pen, which is on-point now (Photo: Thinkstock) Graham Greene, the famous author, once said: “My two fingers on ...

The art of putting pen to paper has undeniably dwindled in the past few decades, but for a small number of dedicated enthusiasts, nothing beats traditional fountain pens. Elegant tools for creative ...

In an era where communication is done through email, novels are written in word processors and bright ideas are dictated on your cell phone, you’d think there’s no more use for pens in the office ...

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 ...

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 ...

Signing an important document or contract? Scribbling in your next dairy entry? Or brainstorming novel ideas? Put pen to paper with a writing instrument to match the occasion. Using a fountain pen may ...