The Writing Desk Reference Section

Welcome to our FAQ and reference section. Please choose a question from the list below. If you don't find the answer you are looking for please e-mail us and we will be happy to help.

Questions about pens

Can I fly with a fountain pen?

Can you describe the various filling mechanisms?

Do fountain pens leak?

Do you sell left-handed pens?

Do you test pens prior to dispatch?

How can I tell the size of a pen?

How do I change the nib on my Lamy pen?

I'm using my favourite Parker ink and my new pen skips.

What are the relative sizes of Pelikan pens?

What do all the different nib sizes mean?

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