I tend to avoid this question deliberately, simply because it’s not how I think about fountain pens. I am far too emotional a writer to make purely rational decisions about which pen to use on any given day. I choose based on feeling and mood. The most important part is that I don’t overthink it…

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..

What is an icon, or a legend? Montblanc LeGrand 146, or Montblanc 149? The community of Montblanc pen collectors will likely never agree on a single, definitive answer. On one hand, there is the larger model—used in the past and still used today by countless famous personalities. On the other, the smaller 146, introduced later..

Before anything else, I want to clearly emphasize that grinding or adjusting a fountain pen nib is always done at your own risk. Any modification to the nib can result in partial or complete loss of functionality. Before attempting any work yourself, seriously consider using the services of a professional nibmeister or an official brand..

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..

I recently met with a local pen collector so we could exchange experiences, show each other the pens in our collections, and try them out in person. When he opened his large pen case filled with an impressive selection of Pilots, one pen immediately caught my eye. It was strikingly elegant, standing out from all..

Thanks to my friends at Watch de Luxe, who run the Montblanc Boutique in Bratislava, I had the opportunity to test the Montblanc Digital Paper. I’m genuinely grateful to have it for a few days to explore and experience it firsthand. I’d like to share my honest impressions with you — unfiltered, with both praise..

The new Ambassador line of pencils has arrived, and I’m among the first to experience it in the Pyramid edition. Pencils fascinate me just as much as pens—even if I use them less often, they remain an inseparable part of my life. I’d like to share my impressions and feelings about this new pencil with..

Perhaps the biggest obstacle when it comes to writing with a fountain pen is the process itself — taking the pen out, unscrewing the cap, and only then beginning to write. I experience this myself. By the time I remove the pen from its case and unscrew the cap, which I then hold awkwardly in..

Update 12.8.2025: Something happened that I truly didn’t expect.I believed my FMP Notebook No.1 would be the perfect choice for writing with fountain pens. But I have to admit — I was wrong. After selling the first batch, I received feedback that the ink was feathering heavily on the page. I made a mistake, and..

Not long ago, I had the opportunity to hold a pen released in 2020. It’s still available in Montblanc boutiques, and I honestly don’t understand why – it’s such a unique and beautiful piece. I still remember the day I told myself that one day I would own a pen from the higher-end collection, specifically..

A friend of mine told me about Waldmann pens a long time ago, and today, I have to start by saying—he was absolutely right. He said that if I was looking for a high-quality pen at a great price, I should check out Waldmann. Sterling silver, gold nibs, and all at a surprisingly affordable price…