Grass Padrique | The Fabulous Scientist The market for pocket fountain pens is often dominated by familiar names and higher price tags. It is therefore pleasantly surprising to encounter a model that costs less than five US dollars, yet performs well enough to merit serious consideration. The Jinhao 82 Mini is one such pen. Compact,… Continue reading Jinhao 82 Mini: Affordable Pocket Fountain Pen Review
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Discover the Hongdian M2: A Pocket Pen Review
Grass Padrique | The Fabulous Scientist Pocket fountain pens are a dangerous rabbit hole. You start with “I just want something small for my pocket,” and suddenly you’re comparing faceted caps and arguing with strangers on the internet about converters. You also end up collecting so many in different colors like I did with Wancai… Continue reading Discover the Hongdian M2: A Pocket Pen Review
Fountain Pen Review: Jinhao 58 Fountain Pen (EF Nib, Spring-Inspired Colorway)
Disclaimer: This review is based entirely on my personal experience after several hours of using the pen. I purchased the Jinhao 58 with my own money and do not receive any form of commission or sponsorship from the brand. All opinions shared here are my own. Please make purchase decisions at your own discretion. Hi, everyone!… Continue reading Fountain Pen Review: Jinhao 58 Fountain Pen (EF Nib, Spring-Inspired Colorway)
Why the Kakuno Fountain Pens are the Best Beginner Pens Beloved by Me and My Kids
The name Kakuno (カクノ) is derived from the Japanese word kaku (書く), meaning "to write," and the suffix -no (~の), indicating possession. Thus, Kakuno can mean “for writing” or “the writer’s.” This name suits these cheerful pens that make writing enjoyable, even for beginners. Let me explain. One of the things I enjoy about my… Continue reading Why the Kakuno Fountain Pens are the Best Beginner Pens Beloved by Me and My Kids
Fountain Pen Review: The Best Chinese Brand Fountain Pens in My Experience
It’s been nearly a year since I got into fountain pens (FPs), and in that time, I’ve hardly touched my ballpoint pens. I've even given away all my gel pens and refills to my students. Writing with fountain pens has been incredibly relaxing; now, I use them for everything from task and grocery lists to… Continue reading Fountain Pen Review: The Best Chinese Brand Fountain Pens in My Experience