# Pen Hound

> Fountain pen, ink and paper price drops, sniffed out weekly. Free weekly newsletter (The Weekly Dip-Down) with hand-picked fountain pen, ink and paper deals from trusted shops. We do not post prices on the site: tap through to see today's price at the shop.

Key facts:
- What it is: deal roundups for pens, inks and paper, plus buying guides and a free Thursday newsletter.
- Who it's for: fountain-pen enthusiasts shopping US specialty shops and Amazon.
- Money: Some links are affiliate links; we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. See the disclosure.
- Author / owner: JRG's House of IPs. Contact: jrghouseofip@yahoo.com.
- Languages: English source; site chrome and main pages in Español, Français, Português, Deutsch, 简体中文, 日本語, 한국어, Tiếng Việt, हिन्दी (/es/, /fr/, …).

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## Guides
- [How to spot a real fountain pen deal](https://penhound.com/guides/how-to-spot-a-real-pen-deal/): Four plain checks before you buy, without trusting a sale badge.
- [Choosing your first fountain pen](https://penhound.com/guides/choosing-your-first-fountain-pen/): Nib, filler, size and cleaning — a calm path to a pen you will actually use.
- [Fountain-pen-friendly paper: what to look for](https://penhound.com/guides/fountain-pen-friendly-paper/): Weight, sizing, feathering, bleed and a one-minute test before you commit.

## Blog
- [How to spot a real fountain pen deal](https://penhound.com/blog/how-to-spot-a-real-pen-deal/): Four plain checks before you buy, without trusting a sale badge.
- [Choosing your first fountain pen](https://penhound.com/blog/choosing-your-first-fountain-pen/): Nib, filler, size and cleaning — a calm path to a pen you will actually use.
- [Fountain-pen-friendly paper: what to look for](https://penhound.com/blog/fountain-pen-friendly-paper/): Weight, sizing, feathering, bleed and a one-minute test before you commit.
- [Starter fountain pens: what actually matters](https://penhound.com/blog/starter-fountain-pens/): Steel nibs, easy fillers, spare parts and a rotation of two — not a crowded cup.
- [Fountain pen ink basics](https://penhound.com/blog/ink-basics/): Dye versus specialty inks, cleaning habits, swatching, and how to pick colors you will finish.
- [Bleed, feathering and show-through explained](https://penhound.com/blog/paper-bleed-and-feathering/): Name the fault correctly, then match nib wetness and paper sizing so lines stay crisp.

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