This is One Thing, a column with tips on how to live. Growing up in Saudi Arabia, I learned cursive with a fountain pen in the third grade as part of the standard curriculum. I wasn’t good at school, ...

The fountain pen as a practical writing instrument has been declared obsolete numerous times. It was supposedly doomed by the innovations of the drip-free ballpoint pen and the typewriter, then the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." In a digital heavy world, pen and paper have never been more important. Perhaps only a decade ago, ...

Whether you’re a new to bullet journaling or a seasoned pro, the best bullet journal pens are absolutely vital when it comes to creating and using an effective bullet journal. The best pens should ...

It’s a debate as old as time and has had the world’s finest intellectuals at war for years – what is better to write with, fountain pens or ballpoint pens? Okay, maybe it’s not that serious, but if ...

Glass fountain pens, always more of a novelty item than a practical tool for everyday use, are making a comeback as young artists experiment with picturesque appearances and inks of various hues. Pens ...

Confession: I have a desk drawer filled with gel pens in a variety of colors (think neon pink, shimmery gold, deep black and beyond). I use them to write birthday cards for my friends and for my ...

Generally, the fountain pen is regarded as as outdated as the horse-drawn Zeppelin, but in upmarket circles it's still a symbol of luxury and status. Precision mechanical watches are still made for a ...