What I Wish I Knew When I Started My Fountain Pen Journey in 2020

Welcome back to Arts at the Castle House! I’m Zuly, and today I’m sharing everything I wish I knew when I started my fountain pen journey in 2020 - the mistakes, the surprises, the lessons, and the things that would’ve saved me money, stress, and two fountain pens I literally threw away. In this video, I talk about: • Why you don’t need fancy pens to belong in this community • How welcoming the stationery, journaling, and fountain pen world truly is • Beginner-friendly pens I still love • Why paper matters more than you think • How ink, paper, and nibs all affect your writing • Why your pen might not be the problem • How my tastes changed over time • Why it never hurts to ask questions • And yes… a giveaway Pens & brands mentioned: Pilot Kakuno, Lamy Safari, Asvine V126, Asvine C80 Tomoe River, Cosmo Air Light, Rhodia, Kujo, Maruman Pilot Iroshizuku inks, Sailor inks, Switchman Pen Co inks If you’re new to fountain pens, I hope this helps you avoid some of the chaos I went through. If you’ve been here a while, tell me in the comments: What do YOU wish you knew when you started? Giveaway details coming soon — make sure you’re subscribed!