In this issue

This August, take the Pen World Global Tour. Staedtler’s Corium Urbes pays tribute to cities across the world. Japan’s Sailor expands its ink lineup for U.S. enthusiasts, and David Oscarson pays tribute to maki-e. Turin, Italy’s Aurora and Santini Italia bring passion to each writing instrument, while Kanilea Pen Co. captures Hawaii’s aloha spirit. Get ready for Inktober with Jake Parker, and meet a unique nibmaster in Greg Minuskin. Plus: Ink Fest 2017! See the best in inky offerings from Montblanc, Faber-Castell, De Antramentis, Akkerman, Cross, and so many more!

The Ubiquity Of The Piston Filler

Today, it’s the most popular filling system in pendom. How did we get there?

3 mins

It's All In The Hands...And The Heart

Greg Minuskin is a different type of nibmaster.

5 mins

Jake Parker: The Man Behind Ink Tober (And So Much More!)

Jake Parker is an artist, illustrator, animator, and children’s book author. He’s also a partner in the online school, Society of Visual Storytelling (svslearn.com), which he began with friend and fellow children’s book illustrator, Will Terry. The two are joined in the running of the school by Lee White (leewhiteillustration.com). 

5 mins

Inkology 101

In this class, students explore the basics of fountain pen ink chemistry. Three credits.

4 mins

Montblanc's Rainbow

The Maison has a series of standard and limited edition inks for all your writing needs.

4 mins

Everything Old Is New Again

Sailor Pens gives itself a colorful makeover for the North American market.

4 mins

Metro Chic

STAEDTLER’s Corium Urbes celebrates cities of the world.

4 mins

Santini Italia: Writing A New Chapter

We control our surroundings in so many ways that we sometimes forget it’s a two way street: our environment shapes us, too.

5 mins

Bridging Borders One Hooded Nib At A Time

Aurora Pens and its U.S. distributor, Kenro Industries, celebrate major milestones.

6 mins

Make A Joyful Sound

Kanilea Pen Co. celebrates the aloha spirit.

4 mins

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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.