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The Anatomy of a Fountain Pen Beginner's Guide

The Anatomy of a Fountain Pen Beginner’s Guide!

Are you new to the world of fountain pens? Amazed by the complexity such simple tools? Many parts make up even the simplest of fountain pens. This guide explains the basic anatomy of a fountain pen. The Anatomy of a Fountain Pen Beginners Guide The Cap Most caps consist of a clip, finial, cap band,

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How To Create Sheen

How To Create Sheen from Fountain Pen Ink!

There are three very important aspects of using a fountain pen. They are first, the paper, second the ink, and third the pen. Each aspect is just as important as the rest, and without any one of them, you can't enjoy our hobby! Today we are going to focus on how to create sheen with

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How to Fill an Opus 88 Fountain Pen

How to Fill an Opus 88 Fountain Pen!

Opus 88 Fountain Pens have taken the world by storm. As the first U.S. Retailer to carry Opus 88, we've loved watching this wild ride. They've gone from practically unknown, to talked about everywhere! One of the unique qualities of their pens, is that they are all Japanese eyedroppers. Because of this un-common filling system,

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