PEN WORLD - April 2021
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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!
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Defining “Vintage
How you delineate between vintage and modern writing instruments may be based less on your age and more on when you began collecting.
A Feast for 39+1 Years
With the new "39+1” fountain pen collection, Nino Marino reunites with his first love: Delta Pen Company.
World War II and the Fountain Pen, Part II
It is an axiom that technology advances more rapidly in wartime than in times of peace. In the case of military technology, this is certainly true, but advances made for the military often spill over into the civilian world, and the fountain pen was not left behind during World War II.
The Genesis of Book of Books
James Mathew is a cardiologist who lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He has presented papers at the Annual Gatherings of the Thoreau Society in Concord and the Annual Conference of the American Literature Association in Boston, Massachusetts.
Globe Trotting, Pen-Style
Italy's to Texas Globe pens
The Pen Is Mightier
Horrified by the war in Ukraine, artisan pen makers across the globe are using their skills to make a difference.
Remembering Paul Rossi: September 24, 1948 - June 19, 2021
Largely considered one of the founding fathers, Paul was an artist's artist
A More Colorful Union
The pen public has questions about the Sailor 50 States fountain pen ink series. Sailor's U.S. distributor, Itoya Profolio, has the answers.
Graf von Faber-Castell Honors the Aztecs
Pen of the Year 2022: Aztecs is inspired by the history, mythology, and precious objects of the ancient Central American civilization.
A Mountain of Enduring Design Excellence
From the Conklin Endura Deco Crest to new pens in the Monteverde Regatta collection, California's Yafa Brands is bursting with creative new designs.
