Category Archives: How To & Fountain Pen Tutorials

Welcome to Pen Chalet’s hub for all things fountain pen know-how. Whether you’re brand new to the world of fine writing or a seasoned collector, our tutorials walk you through the essentials: from filling and cleaning your pen, to troubleshooting common issues, to tips and tricks that make writing and inking even more enjoyable. Explore step-by-step guides, practical demonstrations, and expert advice designed to help you get the most out of your pens, inks, and writing accessories.

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Ballpoint Pen Day 2021: Get Ready with a Week of Journaling Prompts

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Ballpoint Pen Day 2021 is just 1 week away! We thought we'd start the celebrations and help get everybody excited by offering up a week of daily journaling prompts. So, get ready to pull out your currently inked fountain pens, or your favorite rollerball or ballpoint pens (or your pencil for that matter...we welcome all

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Best Oversize Fountain Pens, Opus 88 Solid Jazz - how to clean your opus 88 demonstrator fountain pen

How to Clean Your Opus 88 Fountain Pen

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If you own an Opus 88 fountain pen (or any demonstrator fountain pen), you already know that keeping the pen clean is a big part of the pen's aesthetic. It's also vital to keep the fountain pen functioning as designed. If you own an Opus 88 fountain pen specifically, you've probably noticed that cleaning it

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Dee Charles Designs Pen Wipe Review

Dee Charles Pen Wipe Review: a New Product from Dee Charles

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Details about the Dee Charles Designs Pen Wipes or Pen Wipe Wallet as some call it, can be hard to come by! But that's just because this is a new product that was just recently released. What is it? This 2020 release is a convenient way to keep fountain pen and fountain pen nib safe

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Fountain Pen Sketching with PenBoyRoy on Pen Chalet

Drawing with a Fountain Pen on Rhodia Paper with PenBoyRoy

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We love seeing all the projects our customers and affiliates create using their fountain pen and ink collections - like this spot on sketch from PenBoyRoy. Sit down with him as he draws everyone's favorite lazy cat using the well-loved Conklin Duraflex with Noodler's Black fountain pen ink. Fountain Pen Drawing: How to Draw Garfield

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Krishna Ink Guide to Making Dip Pen Ink at Home

How to Make Dip Pen Ink at Home: Krishna Inks Formula

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Depending on where you are located, you may be under stay home orders, shelter-in-place orders, quarantine, etc. Regardless of the exact wording...most of us are spending more time at home. We recently spoke with Dr. Sreekumar, founder of Krishna Inks, and he shared a guide on how to make dip pen ink at home using

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