Category: Tutorials
Making of a Waldmann pen
Iridium tips? Maybe not…
Bespoke nib crafting
Axel Nier – Feature article
Nib anatomy
Infographic by Pen Chalet
Montblanc numbering system
In the late 1930’s Montblanc introduced their new numbering system for pen models. This consisted of a three-digit number, sometimes with an additional letter at the end. This model number can be “read” if you know how to decode it. READ MORE
Grinding your own nibs
How to polish a fountain pen
Making a new cork gasket
This is a Matador Express 814 – a German pen made in the 1940’s. A short history of Matador can be found here. I didn’t take any shots of the pen before I started cleaning it up. This is the READ MORE