In this issue

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!

Chawmed, I'm Sure

"With two India-based fountain pen blogs, Chawm Ganguly is bridging the divide between the U.S. and Indian fountain pen communities."

4 mins

World War II and the Fountain Pen

"From war rationing to active combat duty, fountain pens from the World War II era embody layers of history. Read the story in this first of a four-part series."

4 mins

Parker Pen's Spin Cycle

Parker Whirl Clean counter displays were ingenious marketing tools that also cleaned pens of ink residue

3 mins

Crazy about Pens

Crazy Alan's Emporium is a throwback college-town pen and stationery shop.

4 mins

Lacquer that Bursts with Brilliance

The new S.T. Dupont Starburst Blue and Sunburst Black collections display the French atelier's decades of lacquering expertise.

7 mins

Classic Antiques and New Mythologies

Taiwan's Laban Pen continues to create beautiful and functional writing instruments. Here, BARRY GABAY tests the Laban Antique and Antique II fountain pens and the new Mythology ink collection.

5 mins

The Ethos of Turning Point Pen Co.

"Michael Kahwajy-Hyland has a dynamic vision for the future of artisan pen making."

7 mins

Defining “Vintage"

Is it time for the pen-collecting community to come together to redefine vintage? In the first of a two-part series, NATHANIEL CERF asks some current pen makers and leading pen dealers what they think.

5 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.