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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.

The Ma Family and Janoff's

New York City's Janoff's stationery store is a hidden gem of rare new-old stock from the 1980s and '90s.

6 mins

Consider the Stars

With the new Lewa Lani collection, Kanilea Pen Co. leaves the fertile soil of the Hawaiian Islands to capture the ethereal firmament of the midnight sky.

7 mins

World War II and the Fountain Pen, Part III

War rationing and patriotism on the home front led to creatively-designed wartime fountain pens.

4 mins

What Did You Do in the War, Sister?

This novel about faith and bravery in the face of Nazi oppression was born out of the real-world letters of everyday nuns who became resistance fighters.

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.