Can I tag posts by nib size, grind type, and pen brand on VeloCMS?
Yes. VeloCMS's nib grind portfolio post type includes dedicated taxonomy fields for pen maker and model (from a controlled list covering Pilot, Pelikan, Sailor, Nakaya, TWSBI, Edison, Platinum, Waterman, Parker, Sheaffer, and other major brands — with custom tags for smaller makers), nib size designation (extra fine, fine, medium, broad, double broad, or the Japanese size equivalents F/M/B used by Pilot and Platinum), grind type (stub italic, cursive italic, architect grind, needlepoint, or custom), tine spread measurement, line-width ratio, and smooth/feedback rating. Each field is structured for JSON-LD schema.org output so your portfolio surfaces in LLM search results when a pen enthusiast searches for a specific grind type on a specific pen model.
How does the ink review format work — can I include paper samples from multiple stocks?
Yes. VeloCMS's ink review post type includes a configurable paper matrix where you document writing samples on as many paper stocks as you test. The default matrix covers Rhodia Dot Pad, Tomoe River 52gsm, Clairefontaine Triomphe, Leuchtturm1917, Midori MD, Life Noblesse, Hobonichi Techo, and Field Notes Dot Grid — you can add any paper stock. For each paper, you document a writing sample photograph, saturation rating, sheen assessment with an oblique-lighting photograph if sheen is present, shading assessment with a broad-stroke sample, dry-time measurement in seconds, and feather/bleed-through rating. The paper matrix becomes a cross-referenced compatibility guide that serves reviewers and readers searching for how a specific ink behaves on a specific paper.
Does VeloCMS support nib grind macro photography with before/after comparison?
Yes. The nib grind portfolio post type structures each grind record with before/after macro photography fields at consistent magnification, grind type from a controlled taxonomy, tine spread measurements pre- and post-grind, line-width measurements in horizontal and vertical strokes, and a smooth/feedback rating scale from buttery-smooth to deliberate feedback with paper-specific notes. The portfolio archives the work as a reference library rather than a scattered social media feed — organized by pen maker, nib size, and grind type so another pen enthusiast researching a specific grind can find your documentation through a search.
Can I document a vintage pen restoration with multi-step teardown photographs?
Yes. VeloCMS's vintage restoration journal post type supports multi-step teardown with photographs at each disassembly stage, sac or diaphragm sizing documentation, shellac application notes, filling-mechanism diagrams (the post type includes embedded SVG or annotated photograph support for Vacumatic, Snorkel, lever-filler, and piston-filler mechanism diagrams), production-year identification from barrel date codes, and reassembly notes with a final test-write sample. The structured fields guide the documentation so each restoration journal is comprehensive enough to serve as a reference for another restorer working on the same pen model.
How does the member-only parts sourcing library work?
VeloCMS's member-only parts sourcing library works via the BYOK Stripe paid membership tier. Subscribers at a paid tier receive access to the sourcing database — specific vendors for replacement sacs (including less-common Vacumatic diaphragm sizes and Esterbrook sac kits for specific models), Snorkel O-ring and tube replacement sources, Pelikan piston rebuild components, shellac and adhesive sourcing, and restoration tool suppliers. The library is updated as the community identifies new sources and as legacy suppliers close or change their inventory. Paid membership access is managed through your BYOK Stripe account at 0% platform fee.
Can I publish pen-show coverage with nibmeister directory and vintage finds?
Yes. VeloCMS's pen-show coverage post type structures each show as a documented event record: show name and dates, booth-by-booth highlights with photographs, ink-release notes documenting new and limited-edition inks announced at the show, nibmeister availability (which nibmeisters were working the show, their current wait-list status, grind specialties, and pricing), and vintage-pen finds from dealer tables with pen identification and availability notes. The show coverage posts are permanent indexed references — not Twitter threads that disappear after the weekend — so pen enthusiasts researching what was available at a past show can find the documentation months later.
Does VeloCMS support a paper compatibility matrix for ink reviews?
Yes. VeloCMS's paper compatibility matrix is a cross-referenced database generated from your ink review posts — documenting how specific inks behave on specific papers with feather, bleed-through, dry-time, sheen, and shading data aggregated across all your reviews. The matrix view lets readers filter by paper stock (show all inks that don't feather on Tomoe River), by ink property (show all inks with strong sheen on Rhodia Dot Pad), or by ink maker (show all Diamine inks' behavior on Leuchtturm1917). JSON-LD structured data marks up the matrix for search engine indexing so your paper compatibility reference surfaces in LLM queries about specific ink-paper combinations.
What theme works best for a fountain pen ink review blog or restoration journal?
Memo Garamond — EB Garamond serif body text, generous reading column, academic citation layout, and footnote support — is the primary recommendation for ink reviewers and restoration journal writers who want their documentation to read with the considered authority of reference literature rather than a generic blog post. The serif typography and wide reading column match the aesthetic register of the fountain pen community's best long-form writing. For nib specialists and vintage restorers who want a craft-artisan visual language that emphasizes technical depth and workshop authority, Atelier (artisan craft layout, warm neutral palette) provides the right aesthetic register. Both themes are free on all plans. See the full gallery at /themes.