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How to use a fountain pen converter

Learning to use a fountain pen converter can be one of the most rewarding writing experiences that one can have. A new realm of possibilities is opened to the user through the availability of ink colo... Read More

July 22, 2013

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Rollerball vs. Ballpoint Pens: A comparison

Ballpoint pens are very similar to rollerballs but there are several key differences. Ink Ballpoint pens uses a thick oil-based ink, whilst rollerball pens use a water-based ink, more similar to the... Read More

July 17, 2013

Steel vs Gold Fountain Pen Nibs

Is a gold nib absolutely necessary to have the best pen writing experience? There isn't a straight forward answer and there are a few important factors to consider. Before highlighting the differences... Read More

July 17, 2013

Pen a Story to be in Pen Heaven!

Pen Heaven has teamed up with the National Literacy Trust for its Words for Life campaign to launch an exciting children's writing competition. There is £500 worth of fantastic pens and prizes to giv... Read More

March 11, 2013

Platinum 3776 Slip & Seal Fountain Pen Review

It was with a great deal of anticipation that I was handed my brand new Platinum #3776 Century Pen to review to my heart’s content. Not only that, I was asked if it could accompany me on my recent t... Read More

July 4, 2012

Pen World Readers' Choice Awards - the Winners

Pen World recently published the winners of its eighteenth annual Readers' Choice Awards, as voted by the magazine's readership. For the uninitiated, Pen World has been a publication devoted to writi... Read More

June 22, 2012

Diamond Jubilee Competition - win x 2 journals!

You might remember that a few weeks ago we launched our Limited Edition Diamond Jubilee Leather Journal. We were so encouraged by the response they've received that we decided to send one to the Qu... Read More

May 30, 2012

Revive a dead ballpoint pen with these 2 simple tricks

We’ve all been there, you come to use a ballpoint pen which you’ve left sitting around for a while and it doesn’t work. Simply does not want to write. You scribble and scribble, but nothing. Don... Read More

May 24, 2012

Why do Fountain Pens Leak at Higher Altitudes?

There’s a popular misconception that fountain pens and aircraft simply do not get along. Whilst fountain pens (and indeed most rollerballs) are more prone to misbehaving in a pressured environment, ... Read More

May 11, 2012

Stationery Show 2012 Recap

We recently exhibited at the Stationery Show, held at the Business Design Centre in Islington, north London. Described by the organisers as 'Fashion meets Function', we felt that we fit the bill a... Read More

May 2, 2012

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