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Know Your Inks: A Guide to the Best Fountain Pen Inks
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Written by Darien Ross

Know Your Inks: A Guide to the Best Fountain Pen Inks

Fountain pen enthusiasts know the ink you choose can significantly impact your writing experience. The right ink enhances your pen's performance and reflects your personality and style. At Blesket Canada, we carry a remarkable selection of fountain pen inks from prestigious brands. Let's delve into some of the best inks available.
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Caligraphy Nibs for Fountain pens - Blesket Canada
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What Are the Best Pens and Nibs for Calligraphy?

Calligraphy, the art of beautiful writing, has captivated artists and writers for centuries. To master this craft, selecting the right tools is essential. 
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Unlocking the Artistry: How to Get into Calligraphy, Blesket Canada
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Written by Darien Ross

Unlocking the Artistry: How to Get into Calligraphy

Getting into calligraphy is not just about mastering a skill; it’s about embracing a rich tradition of craftsmanship and creativity. By starting with the basics, learning from the masters, and cultivating patience and persistence, you can unlock the artistry of calligraphy and embark on a fulfilling creative journey.
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Why is the Hobonichi Techo So Special?, Blesket Canada
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Written by Darien Ross

Why is the Hobonichi Techo So Special?

The Hobonichi Techo is more than just a planner—it symbolizes craftsmanship, creativity, and community. Its thoughtful design, customizable features, and vibrant community of users make it a beloved companion for people worldwide. 
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Fountain Pens vs Other Pens, Blesket Canada
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Written by Darien Ross

Fountain Pens vs Other Pens

In the fast-paced digital age, where keyboards and touchscreens dominate, the charm of putting pen to paper has been preserved. The fountain pen stands out among the myriad options as a symbol of elegance, nostalgia, and a unique writing experience. But is using a fountain pen much different from using other pens? 

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The Special Appeal of Lamy Pens, Blesket Canada
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Written by Darien Ross

The Special Appeal of Lamy Pens

In the world of writing instruments, where pens range from disposable to luxurious, one brand has consistently stood out for its unique blend of innovation, design, and functionality – Lamy. What sets Lamy pens apart and makes them so unique? Let's delve into the distinctive features that have earned Lamy its reputation for producing exceptional writing instruments.

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How to Properly Clean a Fountain Pen
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Written by Darien Ross

How to Properly Clean a Fountain Pen

Fountain pens are beautiful tools for writers, artists, and pen lovers. They are wonderful reusable tools that can last years, if not lifetimes are properly cared for. Like any tool, fountain pens require proper maintenance to stay in good condition. To keep your pens performing at their best, your pens need to be cleaned periodically, even if you are not planning on changing the inks used. 
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The Best Japanese Fountain Pens 
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Written by Darien Ross

The Best Japanese Fountain Pens

If you are a pen enthusiast, you know the importance of finding the perfect pen for your collection. Japanese fountain pens have been gaining popularity recently due to their unique designs, smooth writing experience, and attention to detail.
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What to Get the Pens Lovers this Christmas!
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Written by Darien Ross

What to Get the Pens Lovers this Christmas!

The holiday season is a time of joy and generosity, a time to show our loved ones how much we care. If you have a pen enthusiast in your life, you know that finding the perfect gift can be a rewarding but challenging task.
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Top Fountain Pens for Writing Enthusiasts, Blesket
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Written by Darien Ross

Top Fountain Pens for Writing Enthusiasts

Do you love the feel of a pen gliding across paper? Do you take pride in your handwriting and enjoy writing as a hobby? Then, a fountain pen might be just what you need to take your writing experience to the next level.
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Rollerball vs Ballpoint Pens- What's the Difference?
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Written by Darien Ross

Rollerball vs Ballpoint Pens- What's the Difference?

Pens are an essential tool in our daily lives, whether it's for jotting down notes, signing documents, or expressing our creativity through drawing. Among the myriad of pen options available, two popular choices are rollerball and ballpoint pens. While they might seem similar at first glance, significant differences between the two can influence your writing experience. In this blog post, we'll explore these distinctions to help you make an informed choice.
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Shop Lamy Writing Instruments Online, Blesket Canada
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Written by Darien Ross

Shop Lamy Writing Instruments Online

Looking for high-quality writing instruments that are both stylish and functional? Look no further than Lamy! With over 50 years of experience in the industry, Lamy has established itself as one of the leading brands in fine writing instruments. From fountain pens to ballpoint pens and rollerball pens, Lamy offers a wide range of products that are perfect for anyone who values quality and craftsmanship.

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Back-to-School Supplies: Must-Haves for the New Academic Year, Blesket Canada
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Written by Darien Ross

Back-to-School Supplies: Must-Haves for the New Academic Year

The start of a new school year is an exciting time for students of all ages. It’s a chance to refresh their supplies, set new goals, and embark on new academic adventures.  New supplies offer a sense of excitement and anticipation, signaling the beginning of a new academic journey. They also help ease the back-to-school blues.

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TWSBI: The Pen to Add to Your Collection, Blesket Canada
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Written by Darien Ross

TWSBI: The Pen to Add to Your Collection

TWSBI is a brand every fountain pen buff has heard of, especially in connection with piston-filled pens. Well-known for their extremely reasonable prices, most people who own a TWSBI pen have only good things to say about them. In the world of fountain pens, where you’ll find manufacturers (like Cross, for example) still in the business after 175 years, TWSBI is brand-new (ish). Read on to learn all about the brand and why a TWSBI pen is a must-have for your collection. 
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Fountain pens. Lamy Safari fountain pen. Kaweco Classic. TWSBI
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Best affordable fountain pens that are amazing

Fountain pens exist in a broad range of sizes and prices, so cost isn't necessarily a barrier to entry. The Lamy Safari and Lamy Al Star deliver dependable performance yet remain affordable, ranging from CAD$34 to $50. The only distinction between the two is the material of the pen body - the Safari is plastic while the Al Star is made from lightweight aluminum.
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Do people still use fountain pens?
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Written by Darien Ross

Do people still use fountain pens?

Fountain pens have a long history and are associated with a sense of nostalgia and tradition for many writers. Using a fountain pen can evoke a connection to the past and a slower, more deliberate approach to writing.

While they may not be as common as ballpoint or roller ball pens, fountain pens still have a loyal following as a premium writing instrument. Fountain pens are favoured by many because of their unique writing experience, craftsmanship, aesthetic appeal, and flexibility. 

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Best-selling fountain pen inks
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Written by Darien Ross

Best-selling fountain pen inks

One of the best parts about writing with fountain pens is that you get total creative freedom to choose the ink. Fountain pens are a great tool whether you are an avid fountain pen writer, an artist, or a meticulous note-taker. Many fountain pen lovers know the joy that a pen gliding across the page, leaving behind a trail of vivid ink. An easy way up your fountain pen game and writing or drawing experience is to try a new fountain pen ink.  
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The Best Fountain Pens for Every Budget, Blesket Canada
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Written by Darien Ross

The Best Fountain Pens for Every Budget

Fountain pens continue to be popular with writers, stationery lovers, and pen enthusiasts. With so many options, it can be difficult to choose which pen(s) are right for you. 
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Van Diemans ink for Fountain pens @blesketcanada
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Van Dieman’s Shimmer Inks in Your Fountain Pen

Not all pens are created equal, especially when it comes to shimmer inks. You'll want a fountain pen that can be easily disassembled, with a nib and feed that can be taken out for cleaning. The Lamy Safari, TWSBI Eco, and Pilot Metropolitan are all great choices. They're like the Swiss Army knives of fountain pens - versatile, reliable, and easy to maintain.
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How Does a Fountain Pen Work?
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Written by Darien Ross

How Does a Fountain Pen Work?

How Does a Fountain Pen Work? Fountain pens are works of art; we can all agree on that. Other tha...
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Lugs Bags, Blesket Canada
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Written by Darien Ross

Why Lugs Bags are THE Travel Bag

How often have you stood at baggage claim watching black bag after brown bag after brown bag afte...
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How to Get Pen Ink Out of Clothes
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Written by Darien Ross

How to Get Pen Ink Out of Clothes

Hello, fellow fountain pen afficionados. It’s time for another immensely helpful Blesket Blog. No...
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The Go to Bottled Fountain Pen Inks, Blesket Canada
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Written by Darien Ross

The Go to Bottled Fountain Pen Inks

Fountain pens are beautiful. There’s an almost inexplicable joy you get when writing with one. Pe...
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The Best Fountain Pen for You
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Written by Darien Ross

Finding the Best Fountain Pen for You

Finding the best fountain pen for you Fountain pen users know that a quality fountain pen can imp...
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Get into the Art of Calligraphy
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Written by Darien Ross

Get into the Art of Calligraphy

There’s something beautiful about hand-written notes. Especially when they are beautifully styled. Learn about the art of calligraphy. 
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Fountain Pens and Ink for Christmas
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Written by Darien Ross

Fountain Pens and Ink for Christmas

Whether you have a lot of Christmas cards to write, if you are looking for the perfect present fo...
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Van Dieman's Inks. Fountain pen inks
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Written by Blesket Canada

Van Dieman's Inks

Van Dieman's inks are made in Australia by a small family business in Launceston, Tasmania. They ...
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Back to School Supplies: What You Need to Get
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Written by Darien Ross

Back to School Supplies: What You Need to Get

It’s that time of the year again. There’s a hint of sadness because the holidays are ending and p...
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The Best Notebooks, Blesket Canada
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Written by Blesket Canada

The Best Types of Notebooks

Notebooks are an important piece of any stationery lover's collection. Notebooks come in many dif...
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The best paper for fountain pens
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Written by Darien Ross

The best paper for fountain pens

Choosing the correct type of paper for your writing instrument of choice is important. Not all pa...
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Kaweco Sport Fountain Pen
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The History of Kaweco Pen: A One-of-a-Kind Fountain Pen

The History of Kaweco Pen: A One-of-a-Kind Fountain PenThere’s nothing like a fountain pen when i...
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Lamy Al Star Special edition 2022 White Silver Metallic
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Lamy Al Star 2022 Special Edition White Silver

Lamy Al Star 2022 Special Edition White Silver is the latest addition of the Al Star series. Each...
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The Perfect Gift for Writers this Christmas
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Written by Darien Ross

The Perfect Gift for Writers this Christmas

A shoddy workman blames his tools, but every workman admires craftsmanship. If you’re writing out...
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How to use a fountain pen - Blesket Canada
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Written by Blesket Canada

How to Use a Fountain Pen

Is the art of writing by hand slowly dying with emails, text message, and chats becoming the norm...
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Fountain Pens Toronto
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Fountain Pens Toronto

“Proper writing ink comes in a bottle, can be swirled like brandy in a glass, and smells like app...
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