Dip pens are a timeless classic enjoyed by artists and calligraphers. Discover everything you can about the humble dip pen, and start your writing journey.

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A pen grip is a good idea if you suffer from writer’s cramps or want to improve your child’s handwriting. Browse The Pen Company's pick of the best grip pens.

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The Pen Company has put together a beginner's brush calligraphy guide, including how to get started and some handy tips to help with your brush lettering.

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Pen and ink art can be an affordable and efficient way to start drawing. The pens are easy to transport and, compared to other artist materials, the ink is relatively inexpensive. However, the permanence of ink drawing can strike fear in beginner artists. Luckily, The Pen Company is here to show you how putting pen…

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While writing fast may not be considered a useful skill in the age of laptops and smartphones, some situations still require speedy lettering. Learning how to write quickly and neatly is easily achievable once you master a few tricks and have the right tools. Why do you need to write faster? Despite a growing reliance…

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Why is my fountain pen not writing smoothly? If you’ve ever used a fountain pen, you’ll know it can make writing by hand a wonderful experience. Perfect for crafting a beautiful cursive letter to a loved one, many people love to keep a fountain pen on hand with a few cartridges of ink for their next Christmas…

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There’s nothing more satisfying than writing with a fountain pen. A rewarding experience, putting pen to paper and seeing your words flourish is only enhanced with this unique writing instrument. Fountain pens require an extra level of consideration to ordinary pens. Luxury fountain pens can last generations, so learning how to care for yours properly…

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Storing your pens correctly can prevent a variety of problems, such as pens drying out or unwanted ink stains and marks on fabric. The good news is, it is easy to store pens in a manner that will facilitate long life and minimal issues — however, the perfect storage solution varies between writing tools, so…

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If you’re new to rollerball pens, the chances are you’ve seen them online or on shelves in-store and may have assumed they’re the same as ballpoint pens as they look so alike. In this blog post, we’ll dive into the world of rollerball pens — explaining what they are, how they work, and how they…

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With 10 per cent of the world’s population being left-handed, it’s about time the world acknowledged that one in 10 people write with their left hand and designed all objects with this fact in mind. If you are left-handed, you might find you have some issues using certain writing tools due to their right-hand-centric design;…

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