4.8K posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 161 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Thursdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (71%).
r/fountainpens Traffic & Engagement r/fountainpens Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/fountainpens Most Active Times When r/fountainpens Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/fountainpens Flair Performance r/fountainpens Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| New Pen Day | 1.0K (21.7%) | 66 |
| Question | 883 (18.4%) | 13 |
| Advice | 385 (8.0%) | 12 |
| Discussion | 346 (7.2%) | 51 |
| Ink | 333 (6.9%) | 74 |
| Matchy Matchy | 273 (5.7%) | 93 |
| State of the Collection | 218 (4.5%) | 77 |
| Vintage Pen Day | 212 (4.4%) | 40 |
| Currently Inked | 201 (4.2%) | 47 |
| New Ink Day | 185 (3.9%) | 89 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/fountainpens Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/fountainpens
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| pen | 1.0K (21.1%) | 38 | 13 |
| ink | 466 (9.7%) | 56 | 17 |
| nib | 375 (7.8%) | 25 | 11 |
| fountain | 357 (7.4%) | 41 | 16 |
| pens | 350 (7.3%) | 41 | 16 |
| npd | 251 (5.2%) | 51 | 8 |
| pilot | 225 (4.7%) | 37 | 12 |
| help | 183 (3.8%) | 10 | 9 |
| day | 172 (3.6%) | 60 | 9 |
| first | 159 (3.3%) | 70 | 12 |
r/fountainpens Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/fountainpens
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| i.imgur.com | 11 | 430 |
| imgur.com | 8 | 23 |
| youtu.be | 7 | 5 |
| youtube.com | 3 | 2 |
r/fountainpens Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/fountainpens
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
All the ink bottles I emptied while completing my PhD
Today’s thrift store find.
they dont know
Found this desk and it just makes me really happy.
it is indeed cooler
A year after the fire, I'm back.
Too perfect not to share
Nothing like good wet vintage gold nib
Unexpected match.
I'm not into watches...
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All the ink bottles I emptied while completing my PhD | 6.1K | 442 | image | Jun 16 |
| Today’s thrift store find. | 3.0K | 201 | image | Jun 18 |
| they dont know | 2.9K | 86 | image | Jun 6 |
| Found this desk and it just makes me really happy. | 2.8K | 112 | image | Jun 1 |
| it is indeed cooler | 2.4K | 261 | image | Jun 9 |
| A year after the fire, I'm back. | 2.3K | 120 | image | Jun 16 |
| Too perfect not to share | 1.9K | 68 | image | Jun 28 |
| Nothing like good wet vintage gold nib | 1.7K | 107 | image | Jun 19 |
| Unexpected match. | 1.7K | 87 | image | Jun 26 |
| I'm not into watches... | 1.6K | 78 | image | Jun 26 |
r/fountainpens Audience Overlap r/fountainpens Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/fountainpens FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/fountainpens
What's the best time to post on r/fountainpens?
Based on posting volume, r/fountainpens is most active on Thursdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/fountainpens?
r/fountainpens averages 161 posts per day and ranks in the top 1% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/fountainpens get?
Posts on r/fountainpens average about 55 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/fountainpens get most?
On r/fountainpens, most posts are image posts (71%)