Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Writer, editor, publisher and fan of all things handwritten. Buying a pen? Stay on the lookout for these six features of a great ...

At its most basic, a pen has to do just one thing, but there are so many reasons to choose one over another. Does it glide along the page, or does it drag? Does the ink flow in a smooth line, or is it ...

Nobody wants to be taking notes, journaling, or drawing only to have their work bleed through the page. While bleed-resistant pens can come in a variety of styles, certain pen types tend to be more ...