PEN WORLD Magazine - December 2022

In this issue

In this issue: With the new Backgammon limited edition collection, Italy’s Visconti takes the ancient tradition of table games very seriously. As Germany’s Diplomat enters its next 100 years of pen making, it finds itself at a literal and figurative Nexus of creativity. And as the classic comic book series The Rocketeer celebrates its 40th anniversary, Retro 51 introduces a new collection of officially-licensed writing instruments. Meanwhile, the iconic brand Sheaffer enters the William Penn era of stewardship, Richard Binder wraps up his two-part series on WWI-era trench pens, and we profile two up-and-coming nib masters. Plus, Trends in ’23: the new year promises exciting pens, inks, papers, and accessories from brands new and old, big and small.

PEN WORLD Magazine Description:

Founded in 1987, Pen World is the premier niche luxury magazine of fine writing instruments and handwriting culture. Based in Houston, Texas and issued bi-monthly, Pen World entices both new and experienced pen connoisseurs to look at writing instruments in an unconventional way. In our pages, you will find contemporary fountain pens and other writing instruments at all price points, fine papers, inks, and desk accessories. Our long-form articles cover leading brands, vintage pens, pen-and-ink artists, how-to guides, and much more. If you love pens, then Pen World is the magazine for you.