Blog - Fountain Pens

LAMY safari: A Comprehensive Guide

Mar 18, 2025

We go through every detail of the famous LAMY safari, from the practical design details that set it apart to the colors and sizes available in the fountain pen, rollerball, ballpoint, and mechanical pencil versions.

The Best Pens & Stationery for Left-Handers

Mar 18, 2025

Left-handed people make up about 10% of the world population, but they often struggle with tools and writing systems designed for right-handers. Thankfully, writing instruments geared towards left-handers are easier to find than ever! In this guide, we’ll focus on pens, pencils, notebooks and more that are suitable for the left-handed among us.

The Beginner's Guide to Fountain Pens

Mar 4, 2025

Don’t be nervous when you get your first fountain pen: in this guide, we’ll show you exactly how to use it.

The 46 Best Pens for 2025: Gel, Ballpoint, Rollerball, and Fountain Pens

Jan 7, 2025

We draw on years of testing to crown the best beginner fountain pen, best gel pen, best pen for note-taking, and more. Each recommendation includes links to related guides so that you can evaluate the competition for yourself.

The Best Everyday Carry Stationery Items

Dec 24, 2024

In this guide, we’ll share some of our favorite stationery supplies you should consider when assembling your EDC kit, including pens, paper, bags, and other handy items.

The Best Luxury Japanese Fountain Pens

Dec 10, 2024

Japan makes some of the world’s best luxury fountain pens. For this guide, we picked fountain pens with high-quality gold nibs from Japanese companies.

The Best Brass Pens

Nov 12, 2024

Brass pens are proof that writing instruments can be durable and as unique as you are. In this guide, we’ll discuss our favorite brass pens, including some that are machined by hand.

The Best Notebooks for Fountain Pens

Oct 29, 2024

In this guide, we’ll take a look at the best fountain pen friendly notebooks at JetPens.

Sailor Fountain Pens: A Comprehensive Guide

Oct 22, 2024

Sailor is a stationery brand with a rich tradition in fountain pens and other writing instruments. In this guide, we shine a spotlight on every Sailor fountain pen available at JetPens.

LAMY Pens and Pencils: A Comprehensive Guide

Sep 17, 2024

LAMY is a German pen company with plenty of prestigious pens and pencils in their lineup. In this guide, we take a look at every single pen and pencil that LAMY has to offer.

The Best Pens for Note-Taking

Aug 13, 2024

Did you know that taking notes by hand helps you understand a subject better? Read our guide to learn about the best pens for long note-taking sessions.

How to Troubleshoot a Fountain Pen

Jul 30, 2024

We explain how to fix common fountain pen problems, with step-by-step instructions, pictures, and video demonstrations. If your pen is scratchy, has poor ink flow, or is putting out too much ink, these tips may just do the trick!