Fountain Pen
7 articles
Japanese vs Western Fountain Pens: Which Style Is Right for You?
Japanese vs Western fountain pens — we compare Pilot, Platinum, and Sailor against Lamy, Pelikan, and Kaweco on nibs, ink flow, design, and ...
Apr 13, 2026Pilot Iroshizuku Review: Japan's Best Fountain Pen Ink
Pilot Iroshizuku ink review -- we test Japan's most beloved fountain pen ink line. Color profiles, paper performance, and our top 5 picks fo...
Feb 19, 2026Midori MD Notebook Review: Japan's Best Notebook?
Midori MD Notebook review — we test this beloved Japanese notebook on paper quality, build, and pen compatibility. Honest verdict after mont...
Jan 30, 2026Best Japanese Fountain Pens Under $50
Best Japanese fountain pens under $50 — we test and rank 7 affordable options from Pilot, Platinum, and Sailor. Perfect picks for beginners ...
Sep 20, 2025Best Fountain Pen Inks from Japan: A Color Guide
Best Japanese fountain pen inks -- we review Pilot Iroshizuku, Sailor, and more. A complete color guide to Japan's most beautiful and well-b...
Sep 1, 2025Best Pens for Hobonichi Techo: 10 Tested and Ranked
Best pens for Hobonichi Techo — we test 10 pens on Tomoe River paper for bleed-through, ghosting, and dry time. Find the perfect pen for you...
Jul 12, 2025Midori MD Notebook Review — Premium Japanese Writing Paper
Midori MD Notebook review after 2 years of daily use. We evaluate the cream paper, thread binding, fountain pen performance, and compare to ...
Jun 16, 2025