Fountain pens can feel a little intimidating at first, so in this video I’m starting my Fountain Pen Basics series with the cozy, beginner-friendly foundation: terminology. I walk you through the common words you’ll see in listings, reviews, and stationery chats so you can actually understand what you’re buying (and why your pen might be writing the way it is). If you’re new to fountain pens and you want to elevate your journaling without the overwhelm, this is the place to start. I also talk about the different types of fountain pens at a high level and share a few gentle tips for getting started—because you really don’t need to be an expert to enjoy fountain pens. The goal is to help you feel confident building your stationery collection and making writing feel more enjoyable in your bullet journal, reading journal, or everyday planning. This is Part 1, and the rest of the series will go deeper into nibs, inks, maintenance, and beginner-friendly pen picks—so you can follow along step-by-step.