Pens. Paper. Ink.
Objects for people who still believe writing should feel exceptional.
Reviews, collection notes and a carefully edited shop shelf: selected pieces, paper goods and writing objects with the same quiet attention as the archive.
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A selected object from the writing desk.
Each shop item is presented as part of the Follow My Pen world: clear photos, honest notes, stock visibility and secure checkout.
The maison
Four ways into the world of writing objects.
Browse the site as a connected system: research, collection, commerce and community, all held by the same visual language.
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Journal
Reviews with a collector's memory.
Long-form notes, comparisons and writing impressions built for slow reading.
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Collection
A visual archive of instruments.
Pens organised as objects of material, history, nib feel and daily use.
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Shop
Selected pieces, kept intentional.
A small shelf for available writing objects, paper goods and limited drops.
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PenHub
A place for the writing circle.
Community notes, meetings and future projects around fountain pen culture.
My Pen Collection
Newest pieces moving through the archive.
The latest fountain pens from the collection, shown as a continuous visual loop from the writing desk.
Open collectionThe writing atelier
Small rituals, considered objects and notes worth returning to.
Follow My Pen treats every pen as more than a tool: it is a material object, a daily companion and a record of how writing feels in real life.
Nib, resin, lacquer, paper and ink are read together as one writing experience.
Each piece becomes part of a visual record, preserved with details that are easy to revisit.
Reviews focus on balance, flow, texture and the quieter pleasure of writing by hand.
From the desk
A complete overview of all Pilot Iroshizuku inks
Iroshizuku by Pilot is truly a household name in the fountain pen world, and I believe almost every enthusiast is familiar with these inks. I tried my very first Iroshizuku — Ajisai — a long time ago, and my initial experience was actually negative because it feathered heavily on the page. At that time, I..
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How I Clean My Fountain Pens: A Simple Routine That Actually Works
I remember a time when I simply didn’t clean my fountain pens at all. I was in high school, using an inexpensive fountain pen with an iridium nib, and over time dried ink gradually built up on it. Eventually, I realized it wasn’t going to resolve itself. As a complete beginner, I didn’t research anything—I..
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Why paper republic Replaced My Traveler’s Notebook
As a stationery enthusiast, I had known about paper republic for a long time. Yet, despite several plans to visit their store in Vienna — just about an hour from my home — I had never actually experienced the brand in person. My intention was simple: to have a look, feel the leather, and test..
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