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TWSBI ECO Carrera with Onyx Trim fountain pen uncapped on a notebook with Halloween decorations including a skull, spiders, and faux cobwebs.

2025 Top 10 Halloween Pens & Inks List: The Best Halloween Pens and Inks

It’s that time of year again; the shadows grow longer, the nights grow colder, and our desks take on an extra touch of mystery. That’s right… it’s time for the 2025 Top 10 Halloween Pens & Inks List. (And let’s be honest—like every year, we’ll probably sneak in a few “bonus mentions.” Because when it

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Overhead view of Private Reserve Spearmint ink review test sheet with ink bottle and swatches. Shop inks at PenChalet.com.

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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Side-by-side swatches of Sailor Shikiori vs Iroshizuku blue ink with ink bottles shown

Sailor Shikiori vs Iroshizuku: Blue Ink Comparison

Curious about powerhouse blue inks? Read today's Sailor Shikiori vs Iroshizuku blue ink comparison. This side-by-side ink showdown dives into five gorgeous blues from two of the most iconic Japanese ink collections. Whether you’re eyeing a calm hydrangea hue or a cerulean stunner, today's ink comparison will help you pick your perfect match. Comparing five

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Visconti Homo Sapiens Ultramarine fountain pen resting on a dark background—its vivid blue resin body and metallic trim catching the light, headlining Nate’s Starter Pack series.

Pen Collecting Milestones: Nate’s Fountain Pen Starter Pack

Have you ever paused to think about your own pen collecting milestones? Whether you’re just unboxing your very first fountain pen or you’ve amassed an impressive pen collection paired with a display of dazzling inks, those early “firsts” leave a permanent mark. Your first real pen crush. Your first nib catastrophe. Your first “what was

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