Guides

Sizes, paper, ruling, features, and which Leuchtturm1917 notebook suits what — a complete guide for writers, students, and bullet journallers in the UK.

Sophisticated, subtle, and underrated — the best grey fountain pen inks, from warm charcoal to cool slate and graphite. A guide to the forgotten colour.

From vivid tangerine to warm amber and earthy rust — the best orange fountain pen inks, including some of the most dramatically shading inks available.

Vivid teals, glowing turquoises, and complex blue-greens — the most beautiful teal and turquoise fountain pen inks with our honest recommendations.

Vivid violets, rich royal purples, subtle lavenders, and dramatic magentas — the best purple fountain pen inks at every shade and price point.

True reds, deep burgundies, rose pinks, and vivid magentas — the best red and pink fountain pen inks, chosen for beauty, readability, and character.

The best notebooks for students — from lecture notes to daily journaling. Covers paper quality, durability, and which notebooks work with fountain pens…

The LAMY Safari explained — fountain pen, ballpoint, rollerball, and mechanical pencil. Nibs, inks, colours, and why it's the most recommended starter pen.

Everything about Midori's MD Paper — what it is, why it's special, and how the full MD Notebook range works. From Japan's most beloved paper brand.

Zebra Sarasa, uni-ball One and Signo, Pentel EnerGel, Sakura Gelly Roll: the best gel pens for writing, colour-coding, left-handers and journals, compared.

Setup ideas, refill combinations, and practical tips for getting the most from your Traveler's Notebook — from first day to well-worn companion.

Rich chestnuts, warm sepias, russet coppers — the best brown and sepia fountain pen inks for everyday writing, journaling, and illustration.