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Easy to Follow Guides Including Choosing Pens, How to use Them, Tips to Improve Your Handwriting & Much More.

Modern technology was supposed to herald the death of the humble pen, but their popularity seems to be on the increase. There are an estimated 20,000 different pens available to buy today and hundreds if not thousands of different ways to use them. Our guides section is packed with useful information to help you make more informed choices. If you are unsure which type of pen you need then you will find our post ballpoint, rollerball or gel pens useful.

Once you know which type of pen you need then should you buy it in black or blue ink? If you are left-handed do you know what makes a good pen for left-handed writers? Also, should you use a thick or thin pen? The answers to all these questions can be found in this section. If you have children then definitely check out the best pens for exams, we all want to do the best we can four our kids after reading this guide you will be able to make sure they are properly prepared which is one less thing to worry about.

IF you suffer from pain or discomfort when writing? Then ergonomic pens can help to relieve your pain so take a look at the complete guide to ergonomic pens. Erasable pens are all the rage these days but not all erasable pens are created equally. To help you choose the best ones for your needs we have written an in-depth complete guide to erasable pens.

Last but not least we have some top tips for looking after your pens in don’t lose your pen and how to keep your pens from drying out. Once you have finally chosen your shiny new pen if your handwriting looks like a spider crawled across the page why not get some practice in using our 7 steps to better handwriting guide.

The Ultimate Guide to Schmidt Pen Refills

By Peter Warrior Leave a Comment | Last Updated August 19, 2022

Schmidt Safety Ceramic Roller Refill 5888 M

Are you unsure which Schmidt pen refill you need?

If you are unfamiliar with Schmidt refills, they are widely recognized as the best quality ones you can buy.

This guide covers every Schmidt pen refill, available sizes and colors, and which type of refill they are.

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The Complete Guide to Paper Mate Refills

By Peter Warrior Leave a Comment | Last Updated June 21, 2022

Papermate Lubriglide Refills

Are you unsure which Paper Mate pen refill you need?

Finding refills for your Paper Mate pen can be a little difficult as they only supply refills for the Paper Mate profile pens on their website.

However, other manufacturers supply refills that fit older Paper Mate Pens.

Read on to find out if a refill is available for your Paper Mate Pen.

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The Complete Guide to Schneider Pen Refills

By Peter Warrior Leave a Comment | Last Updated June 18, 2022

Schneider 75 Silver Ballpoint Pen Refill

Are you unsure which refill you need for your Schneider pen?

This ultimate guide to Schneider pen refills contains each refill that Schneider made for their pens, which pen it fits, and with which other brands pens it is compatible.

Including Schneider Ballpoint Pen Refills, Gel Ink Refills, Refills for Markers, Ink Cartridges, and Schneider Bottled Ink.

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The Ultimate Pen Refill Guide

By Peter Warrior 1 Comment | Last Updated June 21, 2022

A2 Pen Refill

Are you confused about which refills will fit your pen?

Pen refills are available in many different shapes and sizes. Some refills are a standard size complying with ISO Standard 1257 and can be swapped between pens made by different manufacturers.

Whereas others are what is known as a propriety size pen refill this means they are a specific size and shape and will only fit pens made by that particular manufacturer.

In this guide, we clearly explain what are the different types of pen refills and which pens they fit.

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The Complete Guide to Cross Fountain Pens

By Peter Warrior 1 Comment | Last Updated May 31, 2022

The Complete Guide to Cross Fountain Pens

The A.T. Cross Company was established in 1846, and they’ve been known for their solid craftsmanship ever since then. First a small family company in Rhode Island, Cross now sells its pens in over 140 countries. What makes them so unique is their lifetime mechanical warranty. If something goes wrong with your Cross pen, you can ship it back to them, and they repair it for free.

Every Cross writing instrument goes through a strict quality control cycle. All Cross pens are inspected 120 times across every production stage to ensure that they are made perfectly. Plus, before Cross uses any new finish, they test it for 100 hours to ensure it won’t corrode and that the color will last. On top of all of that, they complete nine drop tests to make sure a simple fall won’t break the pen.

While Cross makes all different kinds of pens, this article will break down the first type of pen Cross made their fountain pens.

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