The Journal
Fountain pen buying guides from Liberum: compare pocket pens, titanium and brass, vacuum filling, nib units and thoughtful fountain pen gifts.
Titanium Fountain Pen: Finish, Weight and the Green Ink Window
A titanium fountain pen is not just a lighter brass pen. What the brushed finish, 41.5 g weight and green ink window show in daily carry.
· 5 min read (estimated)
Fountain Pen Nib Unit: Nib, Feed and Housing Explained
A fountain pen nib unit is more than the nib. What the nib, feed and threaded housing do, and what to check before swapping one.
· 5 min read (estimated)
Vacuum Filler Fountain Pen: How It Works and How to Clean It
A vacuum filler fountain pen draws ink straight from the bottle. How the mechanism works, how to fill it, and how to clean it without forcing the rod.
· 6 min read (estimated)
Best Pocket Fountain Pens of 2026: 6 Pens Compared
Six pocket pens compared by length, weight, filling and price — from the $30 Kaweco Sport to the $165 Schon Pocket Six.
· 10 min read (estimated)
Pocket Fountain Pen Sizes: What 120 mm Actually Means
120 mm capped, 41.5 g in titanium, 66 g in brass. What those numbers mean for grip, balance and pocket fit.
· 5 min read (estimated)
Fountain Pen Gift Guide: What to Buy at Every Budget
A practical gift guide from $30 to $300, the three things not to buy, and what to pair with a new pen.
· 7 min read (estimated)
Liberum Volucris Titanium: A Compact Vacuum Filler Fountain Pen
Liberum Volucris Titanium is a pocket fountain pen with vacuum filling, a green ink window and a #6 stainless steel nib. Its capped length is approximately 120
· 2 min read (estimated)
Liberum Volucris Brass: Pocket Size, Vacuum Filling and Patina
Liberum Volucris Brass combines a brass body, clear ink window and vacuum filling in an approximately 120 mm capped fountain pen. Its listed weight is
· 3 min read (estimated)
Inside Liberum Volucris: Materials, Nib Units and Care
The practical details of a fountain pen are its body material, filling system and replaceable components. For Liberum Volucris, those details can be checked
· 2 min read (estimated)