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Articles Written By: Lucy Williams

Lucy is our lead editor and has been passionate about stationery since childhood. She has a particular fondness for rollerball and calligraphy pens and is a keen advocate of snail mail.

Converter vs cartridge: How to fill a fountain pen

August 14, 2026 by Lucy Williams
Close-up of a gold nib fountain pen writing on paper with cursive handwriting visible

No matter which style of fountain pen you use, it needs a continuous flow of ink to perform at its best.  In most fountain pens, … Read more

How to choose a luxury pen: The complete buyer’s guide

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026 by Lucy Williams
A picture of a gold-nibbed fountain pen on a page of an open notebook. The pen nib is engraved.

The rise of digital has made the joy of putting pen to paper more meaningful than ever for stylophiles. With so many opportunities for writing … Read more

A complete guide to paper and notebook sizes

June 24, 2026June 12, 2026 by Lucy Williams
Busy student's desk with open notebook school bag text books and various pencils and crayons.

Choosing a new notebook is exciting for stationery lovers. From browsing the paper thickness and quality to selecting a cool cover design, there’s nothing quite … Read more

How to build a creative writing space

June 24, 2026May 29, 2026 by Lucy Williams
Home office with wall of windows around room

Whether you’re writing a novel, poetry, or journaling, your surroundings can impact your creativity. A well-designed creative writing space helps you focus and settle into … Read more

The best mechanical pencils for drawing

June 12, 2026April 22, 2026 by Lucy Williams
mechanical drawing pencil used for detailed designs

Every person who draws has a unique style and way of working. Some are skilled in line art, dabbling with varying weights to create varied … Read more

The best manga and comic book art supplies

June 12, 2026February 19, 2026 by Lucy Williams
A girl or woman sat drawing manga

Having the right manga art supplies makes all the difference when you’re drawing your first character or crafting complete comic book pages to rival Masashi … Read more

Choosing the best everyday carry pen

June 12, 2026January 29, 2026 by Lucy Williams
Waiter using everyday carry pen to take order from two women in restaurant setting

No matter where you are or what you’re doing, there’s always a reason to carry a pen. From jotting down grocery lists to quickly writing … Read more

The story of Sheaffer: Over a century of American pen innovation

October 29, 2025 by Lucy Williams

Sheaffer pens, recognisable by their iconic white dot, are symbols of precision, innovation, and craftsmanship. For more than a century, Sheaffer has earned the trust … Read more

The ultimate guide to the demonstrator fountain pen

September 24, 2025 by Lucy Williams

Fountain pens have always been about more than writing — they’re also about craft, detail, and design. Among collectors and everyday writers, one type stands … Read more

A guide to fountain pens for lefties

September 4, 2025August 4, 2025 by Lucy Williams
A close-up of someone writing with a fountain pen in their left hand.

For decades, left-handed writers have faced myths and challenges when it comes to using fountain pens. But the truth is, lefties can enjoy the smooth, … Read more

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