Ink & Lead Blog

You’re convinced of the benefits of hand-writing letters. You’re motivated to send letters to everyone you don’t see on a regular basis. And you’ve even amassed a small collection of stationery sets in anticipation of all the letters you’re going to write. You get your favorite pen, a cup of tea, you sit down, and...blank. You have no idea what to write. This was me about once a week...

Shopping for someone else can be tricky. You want the gift to be thoughtful and personalized, and also practical, but still fun. Well, stationery gifts can be all of those things, if you do it right. And we have a few simple rules and tips for putting together the best stationery gift sets for any recipient. 

When we buy a pen, we often give little thought to the type of ink inside, and how that affects our writing. Well, it turns out there are just a few key factors that can help you make an informed decision the next time you’re shopping in the stationery aisle for a new pen. Let’s take a deep dive into ink, shall we?