Tutorials
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From handwriting to footprinting
Free download of Anne Baillot’s book – or purchase a printed version from this page at Open Book Publishers
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How are pencils made?
This webpage from the Smithsonian Magazine tells you how…
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Wahl Eversharp Skyline
Much has been written about the history of the Skyline, so I won’t repeat it here. Please see Richard Binder’s page if you’d like a history lesson. This pen is...
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Pilot Custom comparison
I’ve been debating whether to get a Pilot Custom 743 with the FA nib, preparing to swap the business end to a Pilot Custom 823 in the future. However, there...
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The Pleasures of Restoring Fountain Pens
A nice blog posting on the joys of restoring pens as a hobby. Although the short comment about fixing a Parker 180 with glue and electrical tape made my toes...
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Jinhao X750 modifications
Note: This was originally posted in 2016 on my other site. I just migrated it to this site today. This weekend’s project was slightly different. I’ve been trying to teach...