Hello! It’s been two years since the last UK Fountain Pens blog post and I’m pleased to end the hiatus. As you may notice, I’m not Anthony so I thought I’d start by introducing myself. | UK FOUNTAIN PENS
Last week was the Autumn London Pen Show! I’ve been out of town over summer and have been missing a lot of my pen meets, so this is the big event I’ve been waiting for since May. This year’s autumn LPS is a bit different as it is the first time the show runs for… Continue reading| UK FOUNTAIN PENS
Last week was the Autumn London Pen Show! I’ve been out of town over summer and have been missing a lot of my pen meets, so this is the big event I’ve been waiting for since May. This year’s autumn LPS is a bit different as it is the first time the show runs for […]| UK FOUNTAIN PENS
Summary The Pilot Grance is a small and charming alternative to the Pilot Custom 74. I find that it lays down a smooth and wet line like most Pilot pens, though this one is a touch wetter than my usual experience. The sterling silver body adds a nice heft which gives the pen a good […]| UK FOUNTAIN PENS
Early last month I went on a 4-week trip to the US visiting NYC, San Diego, and Boston. Unlike my usual month-long trips back home where I can leave my pens and inks in one place throughout my stay, it was a bit of a hassle maintaining my daily writing routine and weekly ink swaps […]| UK FOUNTAIN PENS
Summary The Furuta Giant Ebonite is a lovely independent-made fountain pen. The size is not for everyone, and if you find a #8 nib to be too big this pen will be a challenge. The pen is not perfect and comes with the quirks of an independent maker such as slightly inconsistent flow. However, I […]| UK FOUNTAIN PENS
Summary The Aurora Optima is a charming and well-functioning pen. I find the Auroloide material to be quite cheerful in a muted sort of way and the nib is a pleasant writer especially if you prefer a more pencil-like experience with more feedback. The piston mechanism is smooth and reliable, though not the most straightforward […]| UK FOUNTAIN PENS
I joined my local pen group in October 2023. After running into a friendly member at the 2023 London Autumn Pen Show I was invited to come to my first pen meet later that month and have been attending it regularly (usually monthly unless I am out of town). I was a bit confused on […]| UK FOUNTAIN PENS
Summary: The Onoto Excel is a well-built and excellent writer. Compared to the slightly-larger Pilot Custom 74, this pen is a step up in both price and quality. The sterling silver trims, tougher body, and a lovely stubbish broad nib appealed to me despite the steep price. If you like the conservative design of the […]| UK FOUNTAIN PENS
According to my swatch cards, I’ve sampled around 150 inks and most of them have been through bottles I’ve purchased. When filling my pens each week, I clearly feel that not all ink bottles are equal but I can’t quite put a finger on why. I’ve been thinking about it lately as I wrote my […]| UK FOUNTAIN PENS
My pens and inks collection as of November 2024.| UK FOUNTAIN PENS
