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 of their design is also reminiscent of Japanese writing instruments. And...
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 try a little compendium! Problem 1: The filler is not fi...
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 Oster inks to my range and had taken them to the Nuremberg Pen Show. Ther...
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 stylish wristwatch. Inkswatches are the generic term ...
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 that! Actually, we wanted to put the finishing touches on our mer...
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 plants. This ink has many benefits, including the ability to form a stron...