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Fountain pens \u00b7 nibs \u00b7 bottled ink<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find the nib that fits your hand<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Everyday fountain pens with nibs from extra fine to stub, bottled ink you can see before you buy, paper that does not feather and a simple guide to keeping it all clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Find your nib size<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Browse the inks<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Pens from $28 \u00b7 Free nib swap within 30 days (sample policy) \u00b7 Example prices<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"A<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Shown: everyday pen, F nib (sample)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Nib size guide<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From extra fine to a broad stub<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nib sizes describe the width of the line. Small handwriting likes a finer nib; bold signatures and headings like a broader one.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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EF<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2248 0.4 mm<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\"Stroke<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Extra fine<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tiny handwriting, planners and thin paper.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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F<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2248 0.5 mm<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\"Stroke<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fine<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The everyday choice for notes and journals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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M<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2248 0.6 mm<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\"Stroke<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Medium<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A smoother, wetter line for letters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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B<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2248 0.8 mm<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\"Stroke<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Broad<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Shows off ink shading; best on good paper.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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1.1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thick and thin<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\"Stroke<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

1.1 mm stub<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Wide downstrokes, thin crossbars: easy flair.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Read the nib & ink guide<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Ink swatch library<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See the colour before you fill<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Shop bottled ink<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Each blot is swabbed on cream paper. Shading means the colour gets lighter and darker in one stroke; sheen is a glint on top of wet ink.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Ink<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Blue-black<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Blues<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shading: low<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dries \u2248 15 s<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Ink<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Royal blue<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Blues<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shading: medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dries \u2248 10 s<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Ink<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Oxblood<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Reds<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shading: high<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dries \u2248 20 s<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Ink<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Deep teal<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Greens<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sheen: light<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dries \u2248 25 s<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Forest<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Greens<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shading: medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dries \u2248 15 s<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Ink<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Sepia<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Browns<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shading: high<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dries \u2248 15 s<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Ink<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Violet<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Purples<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sheen: medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dries \u2248 25 s<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Ink<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Graphite<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Greys<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shading: low<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dries \u2248 10 s<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Ink properties are samples. Colours look different on each paper, with each nib and on each screen.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Filling systems<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cartridge, converter or piston?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every pen has to hold ink somehow. Here is how the three common systems work and who each one suits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Line<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Cartridge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Easiest<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

A sealed tube of ink pushes onto the nib section. Swap it when it runs dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n