PENPEG
Pens, ink & the writing life — fountain pens, gel and rollerball, nibs and inks, journaling and desk gear, and the tools to find your perfect writer.
From choosing your first fountain pen and matching an ink to the right paper to dialing in nib size, line width, and journaling routines, PenPeg pairs free hands-on writing tools with practical guides and a richly illustrated museum of writing instruments. Write better, with confidence.
Pen & Writing Tools & Calculators
Free tools for pen and paper lovers — ink cost per page calculator, writing time calculator, ink bottle life calculator, fountain-pen nib size guide, paper weight & gsm guide, and pencil grade guide.
Ink Cost Per Page Calculator
Work out what your ink really costs per page — from a cartridge price and pages per cartridge, or a bottle's volume and how much ink a page uses — plus cost per 1,000 pages
Writing Time Calculator
Estimate how long a piece takes to write by hand or by typing from a word count and your speed, how many pages it fills, and how many words you can write in the time you have
Ink Bottle Life Calculator
See how long a bottle of fountain-pen ink lasts — how many pen refills, how many pages, and how many days and years that is at your own writing pace
Fountain Pen Nib Size Guide
A curated reference of nib sizes from Extra Fine to Double Broad plus stub italics, with typical line widths in millimetres, what each is good for, and how Japanese nibs run a size finer
Paper Weight & GSM Guide
Convert paper weights between gsm and US pounds across bond, text, and cover, and look up common stocks with their use-cases and how well they take fountain-pen ink
Pencil Grade Guide
The full graphite scale from 9H to 9B — hardness and darkness, how the HB letters map to US numbers (a #2 pencil is HB), and what each grade is best for, from drafting to sketching
Museum of Writing Instruments
Wander an immersive museum of writing instruments — the fountain pens, dip pens and nibs, inks and inkwells, quills and reed pens, the pencil and the ballpoint, and the calligraphy and scripts they set down, each in its own gallery, so you can get to know the stories behind how we put words on the page: where each tool came from, what makes it matter, and the role it still plays in writing today.
Tour the museum →From the Journal
Fresh guides on fountain, gel and rollerball pens, choosing nibs and inks, pairing paper and notebooks, calligraphy and hand-lettering, and journaling routines, plus practical tips on pen care, ink swatching, and building a writing kit you love.
The Artful Alchemy of Creative Journaling: Transforming Thoughts into Visual Masterpieces
The Artful Alchemy of Creative Journaling: Transforming Thoughts into Visual Masterpieces Creative journaling is an enchanting blend of self-expression and artistic exploration that transcends traditional note-taking. It invites you to…
The Ultimate Pen Stand Handbook: Elevating Your Writing Experience Through Design and Functionality
The Ultimate Pen Stand Handbook: Elevating Your Writing Experience Through Design and Functionality In an era where digital communication dominates, there remains a quiet reverence for the tactile experience of…
The Artistry and Utility of Pen Clips: A Deep Dive into Their Design and Functionality
The Artistry and Utility of Pen Clips: A Deep Dive into Their Design and Functionality The humble pen clip may seem like a small, unassuming feature on your favorite fountain…
Elevating Productivity: A Deep Dive Into Modern Desk Organizers for the Digital Nomad Era
Elevating Productivity: A Deep Dive Into Modern Desk Organizers for the Digital Nomad Era In an age where remote work dominates professional landscapes and creative spaces blend seamlessly with daily…
The Ultimate Pen Holder Handbook: From Desk Essentials to Collectible Artifacts
The Ultimate Pen Holder Handbook: From Desk Essentials to Collectible Artifacts In today’s fast-paced digital age, where screens dominate our attention, the humble pen holder remains a timeless companion for…
The Art of Organization: Mastering the Bullet Journal Method for Productivity & Creativity
The Art of Organization: Mastering the Bullet Journal Method for Productivity & Creativity Bullet journaling, also known as BuJo, is a revolutionary system that blends traditional note-taking with modern digital…
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Practical know-how on pens, nibs, and ink, plain-language explainers on nib sizes, line width, and paper weight, and seasoned tips for first-time and lifelong writers alike — everything you need to dig deeper and find your perfect writer.
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