We’ve asked the big questions – does it write smoothly, gliding across the page and releasing ink evenly? How does it feel to hold? (The Independent) There are two types of people in the world – those ...

This is One Thing, a column with tips on how to live. Growing up in Saudi Arabia, I learned cursive with a fountain pen in the third grade as part of the standard curriculum. I wasn’t good at school, ...

It’s a debate as old as time and has had the world’s finest intellectuals at war for years – what is better to write with, fountain pens or ballpoint pens? Okay, maybe it’s not that serious, but if ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The impact of digitalisation on society has resulted in ...

You—yes, you—you’re an artist, even if you don’t know it. Think about it: When you compose a letter or write in a diary by hand, you’re inadvertently creating nothing less than a piece of found art, ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Signing an important document or contract? Scribbling in your ...

The Boston Pen People, a group of fountain pen enthusiasts, gathers quarterly to commune, write and celebrate the historical ...

Today, technology has invaded almost every aspect of our lives. We have artificial intelligence (AI) taking over several human jobs, including writing. Some websites produce AI-generated essays if you ...