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The Ultimate Pen Refill Guide

September 4, 2022May 30, 2022 by Peter Warrior

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 known as a propriety size pen refill, 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.

The Complete Guide to Cross Fountain Pens

May 31, 2022May 21, 2022 by Peter Warrior

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.

The Complete Guide to Waterman Pen Refills

August 25, 2022May 8, 2022 by Peter Warrior

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

This ultimate Waterman refill guide shows you every refill that Waterman makes for their pens, which pens they fit, and alternatives from other brands where available.

This includes ballpoint pen refills, rollerball pen refills, fountain pen ink cartridges, bottled ink, ink converters, erasers for mechanical pencils, and pencil lead refills.

The Complete Guide to Muji Pen & Pencil Refills

August 25, 2022April 23, 2022 by Peter Warrior

Are you unsure which refill you need for your Muji pen or pencil?

This complete Muji refill guide shows you every refill that Muji makes for their pens and pencils & which pens they fit.

This includes gel ink ballpoint pen refills, fountain pen ink cartridges, bottled ink, and pencil lead refills.

The Complete Guide to Cross Ballpoint Pens

May 31, 2022April 19, 2022 by Peter Warrior

Are you unsure as to which Cross ballpoint pen to buy?

In this guide, we cover every ballpoint pen that Cross makes with detailed descriptions including information about Cross ballpoint pen refills.

We also discuss are Cross pens worth the price and if you decide a Cross ballpoint pen is for you where to buy one from.