Italy’s Visconti, this issue’s cover story, is bursting with creativity and ingenuity. Plus, see what’s in store for 2021 in our annual “Trends” special section of pens and accessories. Also in this issue: Taccia Pen shows off its urushi and maki-e chops; artisan pen maker Ryan Krusac elucidates on his artistic process; Papier Plume pen shop of New Orleans, Louisiana displays its bayou charm; Donley Auctions presents the estate of Fred Krinke; we explore the chemistry behind stainless steel nibs, and we say our goodbye to a pen show legend.

In this issue: With the new S.T. Dupont Loves Paris Collection, the 151-year-old French atelier displays all the techniques it has mastered in an ode to the City of Light, Paris. Germany’s Pelikan invites U.S. customers to take a bite out of the apple-green Souverän M800 Green Demonstrator Special Edition fountain pen. Japan’s Sailor is known for its high-quality fountain pens and inks, but over 100 years of nib expertise is what makes Sailor pens such great writers. Artisan pen brand Tailored Pen Co. makes fountain pens that fit the hand like a well-tailored suit, and artisan maker Tim Cullen of Hooligan Georgia shows off his metal mastery. Online shop Lemur Ink allows John Phelan to spread his love of fountain pens and lemurs, tribute pens and rebooted brands prove that the legacy of the fountain pen’s Golden Age will never fade, and we conclude the saga of the Parker T-1. Plus: it’s primary season! See the nominees for the 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards.

In this issue: With comprehensive stationery items that include notebooks, Regalia writing paper, and now a retractable fountain pen, Endless stationery company is here to stay. U.S. brand Conklin Pen pays tribute to Israel’s approaching 75th anniversary with a new writing instruments collection. Birmingham Pen Co. keeps rust belt industrial production alive through its line of proprietary fountain pens and inks. Read about American Master Penman Michael Sull’s saga to honor the father of American cursive, Platt Rogers Spencer, with a timeless portrait by artist Michael Del Priore. We remember the legacy of amateur pen turner Tom Brown, whose work is on display every day in the hand of CNN’s Jake Tapper. Plus: King Charles and Pen-Gate, the space age Parker pen that never made it to orbit, museum-quality merchant figurines, fountain pens and parquetry, and much more.

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.

In this issue: With his newest collection, Deus Regit, David Oscarson explores his personal faith with a universal message of light over darkness. After 30 years, New York’s Kenro Industries is still setting standards in distribution while also continuing its rollout of the Esterbrook pen and accessories brand. The young pen brand Narwhal has changed the spelling of its brand to the Icelandic “Nahvalur,” but however you spell it, Nahvalur pens are a hot commodity. Whether working in precious woods, urushi and raden, or titanium alloy, the pens of Taiwan’s Cypress are as majestic as a tree. There’s a little corner of the internet where all your pen dreams come true, and it’s called Pen Heaven pen and accessories shop. Also: World War I and the Trench Pen, Parker Pen and the Fashion Academy, Jan Zander and Steinway & Sons, Pen World’s first-ever artisan fountain pen, and remembering journalism legend Jerry Ceppos. Plus, the 30th Annual Fall Preview: Branded for Greatness.

In this issue: Pen World breaks new ground with our first cover feature on a fountain pen ink brand, South Korea’s Colorverse Ink. AP Limited Editions cements its status as a leading purveyor of urushi and maki-e fountain pens with new collections at lower price points. Scriptorium Pen Co. gives a former English teacher a different method of expressing her love of the written word. The Writer’s Medic Bag from Istanbul, Turkey’s Galen Leather Co. shows why this leather accessories company is so beloved by fountain pen collectors. Leading artists with powerful messages congregate at New York City’s Janoff’s Stationers, and we invite you to meet them. In the finale of our continuing series, read about the ways that World War II affected fountain pen manufacture. Plus: announcing the winners of the 28th annual Pen World Readers’ Choice Awards!


On our cover: Kanilea Pen Co. finds inspiration in the night sky above Hawaii for its newest writing instrument collection, Lewa Lani. Franklin-Christoph finishes the relaunch of its paper products with the new Greypads and Greybooks. David Oscarson revs his engines with the Take It to the Limit collection. Take a journey to South Asia to meet some of the leading Indian and Bangladeshi pen and ink makers, and head to NYC to enjoy a gem of a pen shop, Janoff’s Stationers. Plus: Richard Binder’s continuing series “World War II and the Fountain Pen,” a celebration of V-Mail, and a review of a historical fiction novel based on the real-life convent that fought Nazi oppression.  Also: Esterbrook’s new needlepoint nib, meet The Monkey King, and renowned Montblanc designer Jan Zander goes solo.

On Our Cover: Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Italy’s Delta Pen Co. with the new Delta 39+1 fountain pen. Also in this issue: California’s Yafa Brands is bursting with new, creative writing instruments from Monteverde USA and Conklin Pen Co. Germany’s Graf von Faber Castell honors the ancient Aztec civilization in its 2022 Pen of the Year collection. Meet the minds behind the very popular Sailor 50 States ink series. Richard Binder continues his series on World War II and the fountain pen, while Nathaniel Cerf wraps up his two-part series on defining vintage fountain pens. Artisan pen makers raise money and awareness for Ukraine through a series of stunning writing instruments. Plus: see all the nominees for the 2022 PW Readers’ Choice Awards!

Learn about the storied history of S.T. Dupont lacquer and see the French brand’s newest lacquer masterpieces, Starburst Blue and Sunburst Black. From its bound-to-be-classic Antique writing instrument series to its new Mythology series of inks, Taiwan’s Laban shows the results of three decades of exceptional manufacturing. Young brand Turning Point Pen Co. wears its heart and its values on its pen sleeves. Vintage Inspiration: throwback pen shop Crazy Alan’s Emporium, WWII and the fountain pen, defining “vintage,” the Parker Whirl Clean, and a retrospective of PW Readers’ Choice Awards Pen of the Year winners. Plus: pre-order the brand new Pen World/Retro 51 Tornado Nib series rollerball!

In this issue: From the new Imagination to the Grandeur to all its other pens in between, German pen company Waldmann is showing that, after over 100 years in existence, it still has some guilloche and lacquering tricks up its sleeve. With the space race taking a new turn, U.S. brand Fisher Space Pen uses its ingenuity to create space-age pens with contemporary stylishness. With DiamondCast resins, Tim McKenzie proves that one person can change the face of an industry. Appelboom Boston continues that city’s legacy of fine pen shops and Joost Appelboom’s legacy of fine pen salesmanship. Les Sheely creates some “serious nibbage” for professional scribes and amateurs alike through Stylosuite Writing Station. Plus: ring in the new year with pens, inks, and desk accessories from over 30 distinct brands in our “Trends in 2022” special section.  

In this issue: David Oscarson’s new Nikola Tesla collection of hot enamel and guilloche writing instruments is electric! Italy’s Pininfarina, known best for automotive design excellence, applies 90 years of know-how toward a masterful new pen collection. Germany’s Diplomat Pens celebrates 100 years of metal-bodied mastery. Taiwan’s YSTUDIO uses simple forms and high performativity to promote “the weight of words.” Jonathon Brooks’ Primary Manipulation resin series is one of the most influential materials in recent pen history. The Pen Family adopts a new member, online pen and specialty nib shop nibs.com. In addition: ink feeds, Esterbrook + Accutron, Pelikan’s new book, and Hardy Penwrights’ great year. Plus: our annual Fall Preview features constellations of illuminating writing instruments that are, simply, stellar.

In this issue: U.S. distributor Luxury Brands of America brings a world of fine writing instruments, paper, and inks to your fingertips. With its acquisition of U.S. ink brand Private Reserve and the creation of the new Infinity Ink collection, the possibilities for Yafa Brands just became “inkfinite.” U.S. distributor Orange Art specializes in fine European stationery and bookbinding. At 30 years old, pen and stationery shop Bittner, the Pleasure of Writing is ready for its next chapter. Writer and graphologist Sheila Lowe gives insight into what your handwriting reveals about your personality. Also: Ferris Wheel Press takes a trip to London, England’s Harrods department store; Germany’s Montblanc has a new flagship NYC shop; we explore the etymology of pen words, and we look at vintage Meteors. Plus: see the winners in the 27th Annual PW Fall Preview of Pens, including the first-ever Ink of the Year!

In this issue: For its fifth anniversary, Kanilea Pen Company renews its vows to its ohana with the new Honokalani Maile Lei writing instrument collection. With a new ownership team comprised of three longtime collectors, Retro 51 is heralding a bright future. Italian pen maker Nino Marino writes his next chapter with the new Maiora pen brand. The colorful pen bodies and nibs of Hinze Pen Co. symbolize the vibrancy of the U.S. artisan pen community. Plus: see new paper products from Franklin-Christoph, Leuchtturm1917, Nebula, Graf von Faber-Castell, and Hanaduri. Take a tour of Laywine’s pen and stationery shop of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and catch up with Bert Oser of Bertram’s Inkwell. Also: pen shows, Scribes, Moonwalks, and robotic handwriting.

In this issue: U.S. accessories brand Franklin-Christoph celebrates 20 years with a new building and a new maki-e fountain pen, Birth of a Dragon. Meanwhile, Thailand’s Danitrio presents its own maki-e masterpiece, Hototugisu, crafted by urushi artist Masanori Omote. David Oscarson celebrates his roots—and the many branches of U.S. culture—with his Ellis Island collection of writing instruments. Two artisan pen brands, Hardy Penwrights and Desiderata Pen Co., combine master craftsmanship and personal passions. Plus: understanding the science behind gold alloy nibs, the new Presidential Pen, the history of Kaweco, and an intercontinental partnership. In addition: the 2021 Pen World Readers’ Choice Awards are getting inky!

This February, we go Old School once again in our annual Vintage Inspiration issue. On our cover: Oh, say can you guilloche? France’s S.T. Dupont certainly can, and it presents new exclusive fountain pens for the U.S. market. Meanwhile, Germany’s Graf von Faber-Castell pays tribute to medieval knighthood in its 2021 Pen of the Year. Levenger office supplies store showcases its 20-plus years of proprietary writing instruments, while New York City’s Wiederlight family celebrates 75 years as the owners and operators of Fountain Pen Hospital. Plus: Vladimir Nabokov’s use of fountain pens (literarily), Parker VP Frank Matthay’s jet-setting sales success (literally), and the story behind 1942 Sugar Bowl Classic pen sets.

In this issue: The legend of Walter Sheaffer lives on through the new, revitalized line of Sheaffer-brand writing instruments and accessories from U.S. pen company A. T. Cross; Japan’s Pilot presents luxurious new Vanishing Points and Emperor Urushi fountain pens; Houdini’s Project 278 offers pens made from the wood of the legendary escape artist Harry Houdini’s New York City home; online pen shop Goulet Pens is setting the standard for creating a safe workplace during a pandemic, and Russia’s Artus Pen targets millennial pen enthusiasts with a new line of urushi writing instruments. Also: Kaweco’s Hombre X, pens of peace, the sensational Sherrell Tyree, Hardy Penwrights’ Secret Garden, YouTube channel Pens and Tea, and a piece of poetry. Plus: enjoy the colorful pens, inks, and papers in our 28th annual Fall Preview.

In this issue: You voted, now see the winners you chose in the 2020 PW Readers’ Choice Awards! Plus: David Oscarson’s new hot enamel and guilloche Sea Turtles writing instrument collection is simply “shellegant.” Sailor’s affordable, colorful Compass collection lands on North American shores. After nearly 20 years in business, legendary artisan pen maker David Broadwell continues to push boundaries. Russian artisan brand Talistim makes metal-bodied artisan pens with oodles of surprises. South Carolina’s Truphae is a brick-and-mortar pen shop with an “Inkredible” subscription service. Canada’s Ferris Wheel Press presents new ink colors that will transport you to a day at the circus.  Also: pens dressed in summer finery, online calligraphy masterclasses from Denis Brown, and remembrances of Jon Sullivan and Henry Simpole.

On our cover: Kanilea Pen Co. finds inspiration for a brand new writing instrument in the cherry-red Hawaiian Kona coffee bean. Germany’s Montblanc honors Aztec Emperor Moctezuma I and finishes its tribute to The Little Prince in two new writing instrument series. Mazzuoli notebooks from Florence, Italy are directly influenced by U.S. pop culture. Penchetta Pen and Knife pen shop offers stylish accessories to the American Southwest. The CursiveLogic approach to handwriting instruction is truly logical. In addition: S.T. Dupont honors the Bard, Roses Without Thorns pays tribute to frontline parents, and Rickshaw Bagworks stays relevant with stylish cloth face masks. Plus: there’s still time to vote in the 2020 Pen World Readers’ Choice Awards!

In this issue: U.S. distributor Creative Art Materials represents luxurious writing instrument brands with European flair. AP Limited Editions takes a family trip…to the moon! Artisan pen brand Atelier Lusso features pens that shimmer and shine. District Urushi gives fountain pens an urushi finish. Atlas Stationers pen shop of Chicago, Illinois is a multi-generational family business. Take a tour of the 2019 Madrid Pen Show, the only three-day European pen show. Leuchtturm1917 takes a new marketing avenue, Franklin-Christoph is perfecting the art of the online pen show, and there’s a new book on vintage German brand Soennecken. Plus: cast your ballot in the 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards!

In this issue: Florence, Italy’s Pineider goes avant garde with its new Tribute to Arman limited edition fountain pen collection. Plus, vintage inspiration abounds: Tega Fantasy Snorkel gives the snorkel filling system a face lift; Robert Rosenberg relaunches two vintage brands, Sensa and LeBoeuf; and American Master Penman Michael Sull’s mythical Master’s Pen is turned corporeal. Read the conclusion of our year-long series of Japanese pocket pens, learn about the unusual Parker Instant Ink Capsule, and review some pens from the 21st century that are bound for collectible status. YouTuber Stephen Brown (SBREBrown) really, really understands how we write, and Brooklyn’s new stationery shop, Yoseka, honors classic customer service. 

In this issue: See what the leading brands are offering in 2020 in our annual “Trends” section. American pen brand Franklin-Christoph has garnered an international audience by following a family’s century-old creed. Germany’s Graf von Faber-Castell honors ancient Spartans in its 2020 Pen of the Year. Taiwan’s Penlux is creating a new “Dynasty.” Points online pen shop transitions from distributor to retailer, while luggage shops fill a brick-and-mortar void by offering writing instruments. Michael J. Fiedler captures the dignity in work through his photographs and hand-written essays. Japanese pocket pens were offered by more than just the “Big Three.” Plus: S.T. Dupont displays its ultra-luxurious “Haute Creations,” a golden auction-tunity, and saying goodbye to Fred Krinke.

ON OUR COVER: David Oscarson breaks new ground with his blended hot enamel and guilloche Carl Milles Marriage of the Waters writing instrument collection. Germany’s Montblanc enters the flexible nib market with luxurious new fountain pens and complimentary journals. Italy’s Visconti voyages into clear waters with a relaunch of 18 karat gold nibs and the new limited edition Voyager 30 writing instrument. Fountain pens by French Master of Art Hervé Obligí bridge the divide between sculpture and writing instrument. Artisan Tim Cullen of Hooligan Georgia finds his (Shawshank) redemption. In addition, journals by Musubi celebrate world cultures without appropriation; a walking tour of New York City pen shops; the continuing history of Japanese pocket pens; and pens that come straight from the 3D printer. Plus: enjoy “A Feast for the Eyes,” the 2019 Fall Preview of Pens.

In this issue: Lacquered luxury writing instruments from AP Limited Editions will have you seeing double (dragon). With the additions of Russia’s Benu Pen and South Korea’s Colorverse Ink, U.S. distributor Luxury Brands of America is growing its global footprint. Kanilea Pen Co. expands its ohana by never compromising on quality. Point Plume of Paris is more than a pen shop, it’s also an accessories brand. Explore Kaweco of Germany’s robust line of long pens, and learn about the history of the pocket pens of Japan’s Pilot. Plus: Ex Libris, the colors of Germany’s Graf von-Faber Castell, 100 years of Platinum Pens, Danitrio’s rooster, and the winners of the 25th annual Pen World Readers’ Choice Awards.

On our cover: Florence, Italy’s Visconti is experiencing a renaissance as a new CEO takes control and a new pen honors the original Renaissance Man, Leonardo da Vinci. The jubilee anniversary celebrations of Japan’s Platinum Pen Company attracted vendors from around the world, including U.S. distributor Luxury Brands USA. Meantime, Italy’s Aurora Pens celebrates its 100th anniversary with a series of limited edition writing instruments. David Oscarson honors Hinduism and friendship in his new Lord Ganesha series. Plus: the 90th anniversary of Washington D.C.’s Fahrney’s Pen Shop, fashion forward pen rolls from Yenderings, paper pads made to your specs, pop-up notecards like you’ve never seen, Bauhaus-inspired journals, instructions on using wax seals, and stunning outsider art made with…ballpoints?!

In this issue: Germany’s Pelikan gets to the core of what it does best with the Herzstück Limited Edition fountain pen. The Retro 51 Tornado is an iconic rollerball, joined now by a redesigned fountain pen. Itoya enters a new era under a new brand name: PaperSkater. Dromgoole’s Fine Writing is a multi-generational family stationery shop in Houston, Texas, and Pen Boutique stationery shop is an American Dream success story just outside Baltimore, Maryland. Take a ride on the Bullet Train to explore the history of Japanese long/short pens, and see vintage Parker 51 ads by artist Boris Artzybasheff. Plus, it’s your chance to make your voice heard in the 2019 Pen World Readers’ Choice Awards!

This February, PW is vintage-inspired! A new family of brands takes shape: Armando Simoni Club, Wahl-Eversharp, Bexley Pen, and Conway Stewart are united by a love of vintage styling. U.S. brand Esterbrook is revived with new fountain pens that can house vintage nibs. Graf von Faber-Castell’s Pen of the Year Samurai honors the bushido code of the Japanese warrior-philosopher. Take a walking tour of New York City pen shops—vintage stock included. Academia led pen restorer Gerry Berg to Sheaffer plunger-filler fountain pens. In Italy, Aurora has a new flagship store in the Eternal City of Rome, and Pineider is making CMYK Ink Alchemy. Plus: the first in a continuing series on long/short fountain pens; the rich diversity of Parker demonstrator pens; and an electric idea from Thomas Edison.

No fads here! “Trends in 2019” breaks down some of the best products for the new year. Cover story S.T. Dupont honors those with savoir faire, whether it’s Pablo Picasso, masters of chess, or Iron Man. German company Waldmann Pen celebrates its 100th jubilee with a series of sterling writing instruments, while a chance discovery of vintage Italian rod stock leads to a new pen venture, Cervinia. Regalia Writing Labs makes nibs that defy convention, and Cambridge, Ontario’s Phidon Pens shop brings the human touch to pen sales. Plus: iron gall inks aren’t just for dip pens anymore.

“Fall” in love with Pen World! On our cover: Japan’s Pilot sails through its centennial. David Oscarson honors a truly righteous man. America’s Conklin Pens reaches a milestone, and Eagle Pen Co. preserves history. San Francisco’s PBA galleries takes fine pen auctions to the next level, and Irish calligrapher Denis Brown takes lettering arts to the limit. Pen Chalet cracks the code for online retail, and we explore the history of iron gall ink. Plus: lefties, little ones, and lots and lots of luscious writing instruments in our annual Fall Preview of Pens. Enjoy the autumn harvest!

Our August Issue: Getting Inky With It!  U.S. manufacturer Franklin-Christoph produces far more than pens. Germany’s Pelikan celebrates some major milestones. The U.K.’s Diamine Inks is glittering, and artisan penmaker Richard Greenwald creates colorful acrylics, and Richard Binder finishes the tale of the Inkmaker and the Colonel. Lettering artist Nick Stewart repurposes fountain pen ink, Daniel Smith explains exactly what a “nibmeister” does. Pen shop Bittner shows why its tagline is “The Pleasure of Writing,” and Blumberg Excelsior breathes new life into legal pads. Plus, the 2018 PW Readers’ Choice Awards: who are the big winners?

The Paper Issue: Que bella! Dante Del Vecchio and Florence’s Pineider Paper have a new line of pens. Moleskine’s Pen+ Ellipse bridges the analog-digital divide. ¬Urso Luxury honors the ephemeral butterfly. Artisan penmaker Chet Herbert makes blue ribbon writing instruments. American Master Penman Michael Sull is accruing major frequent flyer miles. John Mottishaw’s Classic Fountain Pens gives every nib the superstar treatment. Stationery wiki is positioning itself as the archive for analog culture. Plus: stationery and paper from She’s Got Papers, Leuchtturm1917, Rhodia, Clairefontaine, and Nakabayashi; a vintage pen that makes its own ink; precocious handwriting by some talented kids, and so much more. 

April 2023

February 2023

December 2022

October 2022

August 2022

June 2022

April 2022

February 2022

December 2021

October 2021

August 2021

June 2021

April 2021

February 2021

December 2020

October 2020

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. 


Download your favorite titles and read them offline, anytime and anywhere

Gift your loved ones with a Magzter Gift Card instantly and give them the freedom to read their favorite magazines and newspapers from thousands of best-selling titles.

Gift your loved ones with a Magzter Gift Card instantly and give them the freedom to read their favorite magazines from thousands of best-selling titles.

Gift your loved ones with a Magzter Gift Card instantly and give them the freedom to read their favorite magazines from {{magCount}} best-selling international titles.

Name

Please fill out this form if you need any help regarding publishing your content on Magzter

Since we launched, Magzter has been committed to partnering with global organizations to provide the greatest possible newsstand technology & service to our customers. Whether you are looking to offer magazine subscriptions to your customer database or just want to learn more, Magzter is committed to helping your business grow. To find out more, please fill out the questionnaire below:

PEN WORLD - December 2020

Get PEN WORLD along with 8,000+ other magazines & newspapers

Get PEN WORLD

Magazine Description

In this issue