Close-up of the Laban 325 Damask Celluloid fountain pen nib resting against an open bottle of Private Reserve Ride the Lightning Limited Edition purple ink.

How to Choose the Right Nib Size for Fountain Pens (Complete Guide 2025)

When you’re buying your first fountain pen—or even your fifth—one of the most common questions is: “Which nib size should I choose?” With dozens of options and brand-to-brand variations, it can feel overwhelming. This guide cuts through the confusion so you can make a confident choice, whether you’re new to fountain pens or expanding a

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Tono & Lims Ghost Flower ink bottle with illustrated label

Ghost Flower Ink Review: Tono & Lims Blue Grey Fountain Pen Ink

Today’s Ghost Flower ink review highlights one of the newest shades from Tono & Lims’ Friendship Line. Ghost Flower is a dusky blue-grey fountain pen ink with a touch of purple and subtle chromashading that reveals unexpected red-brown edges under heavier applications. It’s the kind of ink that sneaks up on you; the more you

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Pelikan Edelstein Tanzanite ink bottle and swab test results

Pelikan Tanzanite Ink Review: Edelstein Blue-Black Fountain Pen Ink

Time for the Pelikan Tanzanite ink review! If you're a fan of blue or black inks that you can always turn to no matter where you are or what you're doing, Tanzanite may become your new all the time ink. Read on to see if you need to give it a chance to join your

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Private Reserve Spearmint Ink Review: Crisp, Cool, and Refreshing

Read today’s Private Reserve Spearmint ink review... it’s refreshing. (See what I did there? I’m excellent at Dad jokes, too. 😉) Like its name suggests, this vibrant green ink is a cool splash of color in your fountain pen lineup; a shade that feels fresh without being overpowering, and bold enough to stand out on

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