My Fountain Pen Collection

I’ve been using and collecting fountain pens for several years now. There’s something deeply satisfying about writing with a good fountain pen - the tactile feedback, the flow of ink, and the deliberate nature of the writing process all contribute to a more mindful experience.

Current Collection

• Pilot Custom 823 (Amber) - The jewel in my collection, a gift from my girlfriend. This vacuum filler with its #15 nib is an absolute joy to write with.
• [Pen 2]
• [Pen 3]
• [Pen 4]
• [Pen 5]

Favorite Inks

• [Ink 1]
• [Ink 2]
• [Ink 3]

Paper Preferences

• [Paper/notebook 1]
• [Paper/notebook 2]
• [Paper/notebook 3]

Writing Samples

[If you have any writing samples to share]

Why Fountain Pens?

In a world increasingly dominated by digital interfaces, fountain pens offer a deliberate, analog experience that helps me slow down and think more clearly. I find that writing by hand with a good pen on quality paper helps me organize my thoughts in a way that typing simply can’t match.

The ritual of filling a pen, the maintenance, and even the limitations (you can’t press as hard, you have to be more deliberate) all contribute to a more mindful writing experience.

This page was last updated in February 2025. You can see what I’m currently using on my now page.