Best Fountain Pen Inks for Everyday Use
The best everyday fountain pen ink is reliable, well-behaved, and a pleasure to write with day after day. Here are five of our bestselling picks at Pure Pens, from a...
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Best Fountain Pen Inks for Everyday Use
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Pelikan: A Brand Guide
Pelikan is one of the great names in fountain pen history. From the iconic Souveran M400 to the flagship M1000, this brand guide covers Pelikan's history, piston filling system, and...
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Kaweco: A Brand Guide
Kaweco has been making iconic pocket pens in Heidelberg since 1883. From the cult Classic Sport to the weighty Brass Sport, this brand guide covers the full Kaweco range and...
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How to Use an Ink Converter
An ink converter lets you fill your fountain pen from a bottle of ink, opening up hundreds of colours and formulations. Here is a step-by-step guide to using a piston...
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Fountain Pen Nib Width Guide: EF, F, M, B and Beyond
Not sure which fountain pen nib width to choose? This guide explains the difference between EF, F, M, B, stub, and flex nibs, and helps you find the right width...
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How to Fix a Scratchy Fountain Pen Nib
A scratchy fountain pen nib is frustrating but usually fixable. This guide walks you through diagnosing the cause and the steps to smooth out your nib, from checking tine alignment...
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How to Fix a Leaking Fountain Pen
A leaking fountain pen is frustrating but almost always fixable. This guide covers the most common causes of fountain pen leaks and how to resolve them, from ink pooling in...
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The Pure Pens Ink Story: Made in South Wales
The Pure Pens Ink range was launched in 2018 and is bottled right here in South Wales. Themed around the colours of the British Isles, it is a range with...
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How to Store a Fountain Pen
Storing your fountain pens correctly keeps them writing smoothly and protects them from damage. Whether you're putting a pen away for a week or storing a collection long-term, here's everything...
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2025: A Fountain Pen Year in Review
2025 was a landmark year for fountain pens - from Pelikan limited editions to the continued rise of shimmer inks and a new wave of first-time fountain pen writers. Here's...
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The Pure Pens Pen Gift Guide
Not sure which pen to buy as a gift? Our expert gift guide covers the best pen gifts at every budget, from brilliant sub-£25 starters to luxury heirlooms with recommendations...
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Lamy: A Brand Guide
LAMY is one of the world's most iconic pen brands and for good reason. From the cult Safari to the legendary 2000, we explore the history, design philosophy, and full...
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How to Clean a Fountain Pen
Keeping your fountain pen clean is the key to smooth, reliable writing. In this guide, we walk you through how to clean cartridge, converter, piston, and eyedropper pens step by...
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What are the best quick-drying fountain pen inks?
Fountain pen ink, from time to time, takes its time to dry. It’s not necessarily an issue in many cases, but when it happens, you’ll end up with the all-to-familiar...
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