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There are dedicated sites for testing ink. Why is that so important? How can you test your own ink? People who test inks are either salesmen or penofiles It takes several years for a regular person to finish 50 ml of ink. Using multiple inks with the same pen is not an issue, but rinsing …
Our world quickly becomes digital. Should we still use pens? If so, which pens and how. Do pens actually help productivity? Are they going to stay with us in the future? What about paper? Do we need paper too? How should we use it? Paperless office The premise for computerization was a paperless office. Half …
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Pen and paper are the writing tools that never go away from the stage of history, no matter how advanced we have become. The basic and most common way of writing quickly sticking with the tradition, however, is the use of pen and paper, which gives many more advantages that the present technology cannot do. …
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Creativity has always been considered a mysterious property – the thing that makes individuals unique in the art, music, and science fields. For a long time already, it has been assumed that left-handed people are more naturally creative than their right-handed peers. This concept has been inspired by countless anecdotal pieces of evidence, cultural attitudes, …
Suppose you are an ambidextrous writer, who loves the look and feel of fountain pens. Choosing your pen, ink, and paper is not a trivial thing. I will share some of my own experiences. Tradeoffs The main reason to use a fountain pen is a totally customizable writing experience. If you do not write much …
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The way you hold a pen has long been a topic of interest for educators, handwriting experts, and even psychologists. The connection between pen grip and handwriting style is not just a matter of technique but also a reflection of personal habits and cognitive processes. In this article, we will explore the fundamental aspects of …
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What is the fastest way to generate notes? The question is very simple, the answer can be complex. The main question to ask here: how will the notes be used? Our own training is also very important. Dictation, pen, or keyboard? We can speak pretty fast. Between 200 and 300 words per minute can be …
A pencil is a strange tool. They are graded in letters H for hardness and B for blackness. The most popular pencils are just in the middle of the range. But you will find exceptional tools on the fringes. Some pens will die in no time, others will serve for 25 years. There are even …
In our courses, we ask students to make highlights and markings as they read. But we never explained the technical part of it. What is the most effective way to make the marking? Here we will share some of our favorite ways, and clearly, you may have better ideas. What markers do we need? There …
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How can we use our pens for doodling? A ballpoint pen or mechanical pencil can produce a good doodle, but a fountain pen or a lead holder can help in generating real art. I will try to share some perspectives. For more ideas check out here. Why doodle? Doodling has several benefits. So, even if your …