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Beware of fake shops
Today, another article from the backend of our online shop! Thanks to a tip from a valued customer, we've discovered that we, too, have fallen...
Estie Blue Moon
Available from February! The special edition of the Estie Blue Moon will also be available in Germany starting in February. We'll be receiving it as...
Why don't we offer ink samples?
There are two main reasons: we don't have enough space, and we want to avoid the plastic waste generated when filling ink samples...
What is Urban Sketching?
Urban Sketching or the art of capturing life in sketches Urban sketching is a growing movement that inspires people to capture the world around them...
The famous question about the OMAS mines
The Omas brand is currently experiencing a revival. The beautiful fountain pens are being produced again in the classic sizes and colors. But so far...
Help for Wajima
On January 1, 2024, a severe earthquake struck Ichikawa Prefecture in Japan. The Noto Peninsula, including the city of Wajima, known to fountain pen enthusiasts...
The Sailor feathers from Taccia
Taccia is actually an American brand, but has strong ties to Japan. Not only do they work a lot with Urushi or Maki-e, a lot...
Why doesn't my fountain pen write?
Nothing is more annoying than a fountain pen that won't write. But what's to blame? Well, that's not an easy question to answer. So let's...
The ideal red teacher ink?
Until now, I had a very specific idea of what an ideal teacher's ink should look like: at the time, I had just added Robert...
Inkswatches
Inkswatches are a type of watch that runs on ink instead of batteries.... No, of course inkswatches have nothing to do with the Apple company's...
Behind the scenes - what kept us busy in 2021?
Many customers have noticed: a lot has changed at Papier & Stift in the last six months. But why actually? I'll be happy to answer...
What is iron gall ink? A comprehensive guide
Iron gall ink is a type of ink that has been used for centuries. It is made from iron salts and tannic acids extracted from...
Thank you for your willingness to donate!
In light of the refugee plight on our doorstep following Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, we asked you to donate. We wanted to raffle...
What does eyedropper, sheen and grammage actually mean?
You wonder why we classify our articles according to so many properties? But what is actually hidden behind all these terms? We would like to...
The beauty of urushi fountain pens
Urushi, a lacquer that we also know under the term Chinese lacquer. The raw material is obtained from the resin of the East Asian lacquer...