Fountain Pen Tips for First-Timers: What I Wish I Knew
Getting into fountain pens is exciting but can be overwhelming. With so many options, it's easy to make mistakes. From choosing the right nib to finding the perfect ink, here are the key lessons I wish I had known when I first started. These simple but essential tips will help you avoid frustration and enjoy every moment of writing with a fountain pen.
How To Remove Ink Stains From Leather Journals
If you own a leather journal, or anything made from leather for that matter, you know how important it is to keep it clean. Unfortunately, sometimes life's little mishaps happen and you end up with an accidental ink stain from your favorite pen. Don't panic. Thankfully it's possible to remove an unsightly ink stain from a leather journal without ruining the leather. Here's the steps to work through in order to remove an ink stain from a leather journal.
Hobonichi Covers: A Guide for 2026 Planners & All Sizes Explained
We’re excited to introduce our 2026 collection of leather covers for Hobonichi planners! With the release of Hobonichi's 2026 planners, we’ve created a video to showcase our leather covers, which are available in different sizes and styles to suit each planner option.
Choosing the Best Traveler’s Notebook Size for Your Endeavors
Considering there's no real 'right or wrong way' to record your travel memories, the underlying similarity is you want to keep them safe and protected from being damaged while on the road. You also want a something that will fit your needs, that is, its size and features. So we've dug deep to explore the various traveler’s notebook sizes to see what each can do for your future travel endeavors and to help you choose the best traveler's notebook for your needs.
A Review of the Jibun Techo Japanese Planner System
The Jibun Techo is divided into three booklets: LIFE, DIARY and IDEA. From the start it feels really satisfying to have them stacked all together. It suggests that it is a very substantial system before you even begin exploring it. For an in depth review of a new user's experience using the Jibun Techo planner, then read on.
Why You Should Recycle or Donate Books You Aren’t Using
Many people don’t notice they have an overabundance of books until they have trouble finding the ones they want to read. Don’t trash them. Your surplus of books could be someone else's treasure and a perfect fit for someone else’s bookshelf, or they could even be recycled to create books and other products later on. Here are some reasons you should donate books or recycle them as well as some tips on doing it.
The Ultimate Guide To Hobonichi Planners & Covers
The Evil Eye: Charming Your Order with a Little Something Special
The evil eye is the idea that a curse or projection of bad energy can be put on another person simply through a glare with a negative emotion behind it. By possessing an evil eye charm, it's Turkish cultural belief you can ward off the negative effects of the eye and even function as a shield against it. The eye can be hung, mounted, or even put on a bracelet or amulet. Evil eye jewelry gives some people a feeling of security against the malicious will of others.
Pen Shows 2026: Complete Guide to Fountain Pen Events, Tips & What to Expect
It seemed a good time to put out a quick Pen Show 101 for those who might be looking forward to going to their first one. So here is what you should know and expect if you’ve never been to a pen show
Gold vs. Steel Nibs: Does Gold Really Write Better?
The debate between gold and steel nibs is one of the biggest myths in the fountain pen world. Does gold really write better, or is it just a luxury upgrade? In this detailed guide, I explore personal experiences and real-world opinions to uncover whether a gold nib is truly worth the extra cost.
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Ultimate Guide to Pen Storage: Leather Cases, Trays, Rolls 2026
It’s a specialty of our company and one of our most important signatures to make beautiful leather and wooden cases for all your needs.
In fact, we have nearly twenty ways for you to make sure your pen is carefully carried and stored for every personality and style.
