Posted on March 26, 2019March 26, 2019 by InexPens — 8 Comments

How To Properly Write With A Ballpoint Pen

Most people aren’t happy with their handwriting. While when you were at school, your teachers tried to teach you how to write those round letters that were always the same size using a ballpoint pen, with time and rush, you start losing the skill. Then, your personality comes into play.

While you may think that your handwriting just can’t get better because it is already in your genes, you need to understand that handwriting takes practice as well as it takes a good pen.

When you are a fan of ballpoint pens, there are some things that you should consider while you are writing since they can help you improve.

Finding The Right Ballpoint Pen For You

Ballpoint pens are the type of pens that are more commonly available. They are practical and they are usually affordable. Nevertheless, you need to find pen that fits you. Besides the style, you also need to take into consideration that this pen needs to fit your hand. So, if you have large hands, using a thin ballpoint pen shouldn’t be an option.

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Practice The Gripping

One of the major secrets in writing properly with a ballpoint pen as well as to improve your handwriting is related to the way you hold your pen. The truth is that most people tend to hold it extremely tight. Nevertheless, there are also people who hold it in a very loose way. So, you need to find a balance.

When you hold your pen too tight, you will notice that your handwriting will be a bit shaky.

Don’t Rush

When you are looking to learn how to properly write with a ballpoint pen, you need to ensure that you take the time to practice. After all, practice makes perfect. When you need to write something down and you are in a hurry, you know that your handwriting will be worse. So, just take some minutes a day to practice with your favorite pen.

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Try Different Pens

When you are trying to improve your handwriting, you should consider trying out different pens. The reality is that this is the only way to discover the types of pens that allow you to have a better handwriting.

The truth is that depending on the pen that you are using, your handwriting will be different. For some people, the best pen can be a fine-point ballpoint pen while for others may be a medium ballpoint pen. You may even discover that ballpoint pens aren’t just for you and try out a fountain pen.

Posted on March 22, 2019March 22, 2019 by InexPens — 4 Comments

Introducing: Diamine Amaranth Ink Sample

The beautiful Diamine Amaranth ink sample is now available in 3 different sizes:

2ml

3ml

5ml

If you’re looking for a beautiful color that works in any fountain pen, click here.

Fountain Pen Ink

Fountain pen ink is one of the joys reserved to fountain pen enthusiasts. With hundreds of shades to choose from, fountain pen users can test, use and collect unlimited ink shades.

With so many different ink shades to choose from our fountain pen ink samples give you the opportunity to test and collect fountain pen ink for a fraction of an ink bottle price.

No matter your personal taste or the occasion, there’s a perfect ink shade for your needs. You simply have to find it. And finding the perfect ink shades on each color is one of the pleasures of fountain pen ownership.

Diamine Amaranth Ink Sample

Diamine Amaranth is a beautiful fountain pen ink. It’s a well-behaved ink on most nibs sizes and papers. You can get a Diamine Amaranth Ink Sample in any of our 3 ink samples sizes.

Unlimited Flexibility

You can get this ink sample in 3 different sizes: 2ml, 3ml or 5ml. This gives you unmatched flexibility to test and collect your fountain pen ink.

The 2ml ink samples are the industry standard. They let you fill your converter or cartridge 2 to 4 times depending on your converter size. For some, that’s more than enough to test the ink and decide if they want to purchase a bottle.

The 3ml ink samples are a perfect balance between the 2ml and the 5ml ink samples. They provide you a little more ink. You can fill a cartridge or a converter 3 to 6 times with a 3ml ink sample.

The 5ml ink samples provide you more than enough ink to deep test and decide if it’s the right ink for your collection. These 5 ml ink samples are highly collectible. If you don’t write that much or if you plan on using dozens or hundreds of different inks, a 5ml ink sample can last you a long time.

Posted on March 20, 2019March 20, 2019 by InexPens — 4 Comments

Introducing The White Jinhao 159 Fountain Pen

Since its launch, the Jinhao 159 has been a success. We just added the white Jinhao 159 Fountain Pen on our website.

This pen features a screw-type cap and has 50gr of weight. It’s a perfect pen for those that love large and heavy pens.

The Jinhao 159 can be used with international cartridges but it also comes with a converter. So you can easily use it with bottled ink.

Fountain Pens: An Exclusive Writing Experience

A fountain pen turns your writing tasks into moments of pleasure. They provide you with the most smooth writing experience and provide a feel that’s completely different than the one you get with a ballpoint pen.

No matter if you’re writing your notes or tasks in a piece of paper, or if you’re signing documents, a fountain pen turns those simple moments into a relaxing experience.

Unlimited fountain pen ink shades

In fountain pens, you have unlimited colors to write with. While on ballpoint pens you have a blue, black or red, in fountain pens you have dozens of shades in each color. No matter your personal taste, there’s a perfect fountain pen ink color for your needs.

Jinhao 159 Fountain Pen

This beautiful White Jinhao 159 Fountain Pen is an amazing fountain pen. It brings its own ink converter so you can use any bottled ink right away.

If you prefer the flexibility or ease of use of cartridges, you can also use ink cartridges on this Jinhao 159 Fountain Pen.

With its stainless steel nib, this Jinhao 159 Fountain Pen provides a smooth writing experience and the longevity that you’re looking for.

This fountain pen is perfect to use or a special gift. Pens are perfect gifts for those that appreciate handwriting. They make a great birthday or Christmas gift and this fountain pen is no exception.

Unlimited personalization

This Jinhao 159 Fountain Pen can easily be personalized to your preferences. You can easily get a completely different writing experience with it by replacing the nib. If you’re interested in getting the most out of your new fountain pen check our replacement nibs.

All these nibs can be used in any compatible fountain pen, so you have the chance of changing and adapting any of your fountain pens to your hand lettering or your taste.

Posted on March 18, 2019March 18, 2019 by InexPens — 2 Comments

Introducing Aurora Blue Ink Samples

The beautiful Aurora Blue ink sample is now available in 3 different sizes:

2ml

3ml

5ml

If you’re looking for a solid blue that works in any fountain pen, click here.

Fountain Pen Ink

Fountain pen ink is one of the joys reserved to fountain pen enthusiasts. With hundreds of shades to choose from, fountain pen users can test, use and collect unlimited ink shades.

With so many different ink shades to choose from our fountain pen ink samples give you the opportunity to test and collect fountain pen ink for a fraction of an ink bottle price.

Aurora Blue Ink Sample

Aurora Blue is a beautiful fountain pen ink. It’s a well-behaved ink on most nibs sizes and papers. You can get a Aurora Blue Ink Sample in any of our 3 ink samples sizes.

Unlimited Flexibility

You can get this ink sample in 3 different sizes: 2ml, 3ml or 5ml. This gives you unmatched flexibility to test and collect your fountain pen ink.

The 3ml ink samples are a perfect balance between the 2ml and the 5ml ink samples. They provide you a little more ink. You can fill a cartridge or a converter 3 to 6 times with a 3ml ink sample.

Posted on March 12, 2019March 11, 2019 by InexPens — 4 Comments

Top 5 Reasons to Use a Fountain Pen

Maybe you got in touch with a fountain pen the first time when you were still in school. During that time, most people only tend to remember the smudged writing and hands stained with ink. In most cases, and this is probably your case as well, you just dropped fountain pens and turned to ballpoints as soon as you could.

However, it seems that we are now turning back in time since the popularity of fountain pens and traditional handwriting is increasing. So, are you ready to go back to your old fountain pen (or maybe a new one)?

Top 5 Reasons To Use A Fountain Pen

#1: Remembering The “Good Old Days”:

The truth is that if you think about the time when you used to write with a fountain pen, everything was calmer. There was no stress and the pace of life was slower.

When you really want to feel calm, write a letter with one. You just can’t imagine how calm and relaxing this experience can be.

#2: It’s A Luxury Accessory:

The reality is that since no one uses a fountain pen for everyday writing, this immediately turns it into a luxury accessory. In case you decide to take your fountain pen with you to work, you can be sure that when your colleagues see it, they will know that you are serious about what you are doing.

#3: A Unique Writing Experience:

One thing is for sure: writing with a fountain pen is completely different than writing with a ballpoint. You just need to let it touch the paper and it will immediately start writing, with all those beautiful and glamorous strokes, without any pressure on the paper.

In addition, you don’t need to stick with your fountain pens as you bought them. You can adapt their angle, the hold, and even the nib.

#4: It Can Last Forever:

When you usually write with a ballpoint, you don’t really care if you misplaced it, if it is broken, or if you lost it somewhere. They are so cheap and so common that you will buy a new again. On the other hand, a fountain pen has a completely different story. The truth is that a fountain pen can easily last for decades. In addition, since there are numerous fountain pen ink samples and fountain pen ink cartridges, you will be able to delight yourself for many, many years.

#5: Improves Handwriting:

While you may think there is no link between writing with a fountain pen and improving your handwriting, the truth is that there is. The reality is that when you write using one, you will write more clearly and slowly.

Posted on March 11, 2019March 11, 2019 by InexPens — 12 Comments

Introducing Inexpens Fountain Pens

Inexpens Fountain Pens are designed for those who look for reliable, collectible and affordable fountain pens.

All these fountain pens can be perfect daily writers. For others, these pens are perfect to use as a signature pen or to add to their collection.

We offer unmatched personalization. You can easily add a regular or handmade fountain pen nib to your order to get a completely unique fountain pen.

Check all our fountain pens here.

Fountain Pens: An Exclusive Writing Experience

No matter if you’re writing your notes or tasks in a piece of paper, or if you’re signing documents, a fountain pen turns those simple moments into a relaxing experience.

Unlimited fountain pen ink shades

InexPens Fountain Pens

Our Fountain Pens bring affordable luxury to your everyday. All of them include an ink converter so you can use any bottled ink.

If you prefer the flexibility or ease of use of cartridges, you can also use ink cartridges on these pens.

With its stainless steel nibs, our Fountain Pens provide a smooth writing experience and the longevity that you’re looking for.

These fountain pens are perfect to use or can be a special gift. Pens are perfect gifts for those that appreciate handwriting. They make a great birthday or Christmas gift and these fountain pens are no exception.

Unlimited personalization

You can easily get a completely different writing experience with them by replacing the nib. If you’re interested in getting the most out of your new fountain pen check our replacement nibs.

You can easily use any of these replacement nibs in any compatible fountain pen. This way, you can change and adapt any of your fountain pens to your hand lettering or your taste.

Posted on March 8, 2019March 8, 2019 by InexPens — 16 Comments

Introducing The Hero 91 Fountain Pen

Meet the beautiful Hero 91 Fountain Pen. This metal body pen has a classic design that stands the test of time.

The Hero 91 supports international cartridges and includes a converter.

Click here to read all the specifications, to see all the pictures or to order this pen.

Fountain Pens: An Exclusive Writing Experience

No matter if you’re writing your notes or tasks in a piece of paper, or if you’re signing documents, a fountain pen turns those simple moments into a relaxing experience.

Unlimited fountain pen ink shades

Hero 91 Fountain Pen

This beautiful Hero 91 Fountain Pen is an amazing fountain pen. It brings its own ink converter so you can use any bottled ink right away.

If you prefer the flexibility or ease of use of cartridges, you can also use ink cartridges on this Hero 91 Fountain Pen.

With its stainless steel nib, this pen provides a smooth writing experience and the longevity that you’re looking for.

Unlimited personalization

This Hero 91 Fountain Pen can easily be personalized to your preferences. You can easily get a completely different writing experience with it by replacing the nib. If you’re interested in getting the most out of your new fountain pen check our replacement nibs.

You can easily use any of these replacement nibs in any compatible fountain pen. This way, you can change and adapt any of your fountain pens to your hand lettering or your taste.

Posted on March 7, 2019March 7, 2019 by InexPens — 4 Comments

What Does Your Choice Of Pen Say About You

Everyone has their own dress code. When you take a look at career-minded individuals, you will notice that they tend to dress up in a very similar way. The same happens with their posture or the way they speak. However, one of the things that most people don’t even remember is that they tend to carry a pen with them. However, this isn’t just a pen; it’s a pen that matches them and the way they want people to look at them.

While many people believe that a pen is just a writing instrument that serves a purpose, we have to agree up to a point. More than a writing instrument, the pen that you carry with you was chosen by you for a reason. In case you are a very practical person, you may prefer to carry a ballpoint, for example. In case you like to show your perfectionism and that you are special, you may carry a fountain pen.

As you can see, the pen that you choose can definitely say a lot about you. Just like the way you dress or the way you behave also says a lot about you. After all, you probably already heard the saying “Judge a man by the shoe he wears”, and the truth is that the same can be said about a pen.

Different Pens & Matching Personalities

So, what does your pen say about you? Let’s check 4 different pens and learn what each one says about the writer’s personality.

#1: Ballpoint Pens:

Ballpoint pens are the most common type of pens that you can find. They tend to be quite affordable and they offer regular writing. Ballpoint pens are not the type of pens that we can consider outstanding or special. They’re just a pen.

So, as you can imagine, people who carry this type of pen couldn’t care less about being a part of the crowd. They are money savvy, less demanding, and as long as the ballpoint writes, their needs are met.

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#2: Rollerball Or Gel Pens:

Rollerball or gel pens have been increasing in popularity in the last couple of years. This type of pens is usually associated with individuals who are looking for a consistent, clean, and superfine writing. In addition, they tend to be extra smooth.

One of the things that has helped with the popularity of rollerballs is that they are usually available in a wide variety of colors.

So, what can we say about individuals who carry a rollerball or a gel pen? In most cases, they tend to be decision-makers who need to have a good pen always on their hands and that never fails. As good budget managers, these individuals spend money on the things they need.

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#3: Fountain Pens:

Extremely elegant and beautiful, fountain pens are the eternal classic that ted to be more expensive.

Fountain pens tend to be carried by individuals who have a high budget and don’t mind spending a lot to make themselves happy. However, they are also friendly.

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#4: Novelty Pens:

Novelty pens are the type of pens that are custom made. Usually, these pens are designed to meet specific preferences and needs. As you can imagine, the price range tends to be quite wide.

Individuals who prefer novelty pens tend to look for convenience above all. They are usually the kind of person who doesn’t mind spending a bit more in their peculiar pens. They tend to be friendly and are perfectly ok being the weird one in the crowd.

Posted on February 28, 2019 by InexPens — 6 Comments

How To Improve Your Handwriting

In the last couple of years, we have been seeing an increase in handwriting popularity. The truth is that more and more people are turning to the old pen and paper instead of heading to the computer.

The reality is that handwriting is a lot more than just a way to communicate. It’s a part of your own identity. After all, your handwriting can say a lot of things about your personality. From the way that you dot or Is to how you cross your Ts, when your handwriting is more round or more italic. Besides, your handwriting also varies. You can clearly notice the difference when you are writing in a hurry or when you have all the time in the world.

How To Improve Your Handwriting

When you are looking to improve your handwriting, there are mainly three factors that you need to consider:

#1: Your Work Surface:

As you already know, a desk or a table delivers a more stable platform than when you are writing on your knee, for example. In addition, the pen that you choose to use also affects your handwriting.

When you are trying to improve your handwriting, there is nothing better than a fountain pen. After all, it is all about the style and looks. In case you opt for a fountain pen, you need to keep in mind that the better the ink flow, the more difficult it will be for you to control the letterforms.

#2: How You Hold Your Pen:

While you learned at school how to hold a pen the best way, this doesn’t mean that you do it. The reality is that many people tend to wrap their fingers extremely tight to the pen they are using. And this may lead to a poor handwriting.

When you want to ensure that you improve your handwriting, you need to relax your shoulders, use your elbow as an anchor point, have your wrist loose, and have a controlled and firm grip on the pen. When you move the anchor point to your wrist, you will feel your hand cramping and fatigue.

#3: Back To The Basics:

Looking back at when you were just in kindergarten, you learned letters by writing them in a big size. The main advantage is that this way, you will be able to see exactly how you are handwriting and you can then reshape your handwriting muscles and return to a smaller scale.

One of the things that you should do is to date all your handwriting so that you can easily track your progress. Remember that this may take some time so don’t be too hard on yourself.

How To Practice Handwriting

I case you are running out of ideas and you just don’t know what you can write, you need to know that all you need is a pen and paper. After all, we have plenty of ideas to help you practice your handwriting. The truth is that practice makes perfect. So, are you ready to start?

Song Lyrics:

Just grab your playlist and choose a couple of your favorite songs from there. Do a quick Google search and find its lyrics and write it down in a piece of paper.

Quotes:

Quotes can be extremely inspiring and we’re sure there are some that you simply love. So, why not practice your handwriting with your favorite quotes?

School Handwriting Workbooks:

There is a wide variety of school handwriting workbooks available and the best part is that they are usually very affordable.

Journaling:

You probably already heard about journaling. It simply relies on the fact that when you write down your thoughts, you can keep your ideas better organized in your head. So, you should consider journaling to practice your handwriting.

To-Do Lists:

Everyone needs to-do lists or you end up forgetting all the things that you need to do. From the things that you need to do today to the items that you need to buy at the grocery store, things you want to do someday in the future, everything that you can remember can serve to practice your handwriting.

As you can see, there are many things you can do not only to ensure that you improve your handwriting as well as that you practice it every day. So, what are you waiting for? Just grab a piece of paper and a pen and get started.

Posted on February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 by InexPens — 4 Comments

How Writing By Hand Improves Your Memory

While we live in a new era where you spend most of your time typing, it may be a good idea to get back to your origins.

Writing by hand is seen by many as a thing of the past. But is it really? The truth is that according to experts, you should through away your old notebooks yet. After all, writing by hand can deliver huge benefits, especially for your memory.

Improving Your Memory

When you are handwriting, you need to coordinate fine movement systems as well as verbal systems. In addition, when you are attending a class at school or in a meeting at work, you need to take notes. However, you don’t write everything you are listening, word by word. Instead, you write down the main concepts and summaries. The main reason why you do this when you are writing by hand is that you tend to be slower when you are writing by hand then when you are typing. Ultimately, when you are writing by hand, you are encoding the information that you are listening to which ends up making your memory richer.

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Why Should You Write By Hand

The truth is that there are some colleges and universities encouraging students to take notes by hand instead of using their laptops. After all, this can help them not only having better grades but it can also help them in the longer-term since they are training their memory.

According to Jared Hovarth, from University of Melbourne’s Science of Learning Research Center, “Because you can’t possibly write everything [the lecturer is saying], you have to write in a style that allows you to get maximum information from minimum output.”

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How Your Memory Works

Since when you are writing by hand you won’t be able to write 100 words, you will only write 10. So, your memory will need to help you choose the ten key facts or words. This is the way your memory has to summarize the information. So, you will be processing the information that you are listening to at a deeper level. After all, you aren’t only listening to what is being said during the class or the meeting as you have identified the most important keys within it, and how it all links together.

On the other hand, when you are simply typing your notes, you will be able to write a lot faster. However, since your memory isn’t really processing the information or connecting to it, you won’t be so focused. So, later on, you will have to review what you have written more carefully. This will take you a lot longer to figure out all the connections and links.

Another aspect that helps you organize your ideas better when you are writing by hand is related to the fact that you don’t always go straight as when you are writing. When you are writing by hand you will need to go up and down, circling, and even drawing lines backward. And this is this kind of organization of the information that your mind does that helps you better interpret it.

While typing and using a computer is incredibly important for some tasks since it allows you to do a more efficient and faster job, you shouldn’t forget about the benefits of writing by hand.