PEN WORLD
To Pick Up a Pen
I was so desperate that I almost was willing to give up all of my artisan-designed Montegrappas and Viscontis in return for a lowly Bic ballpoint ($8.79 per dozen).
2 min |
December 2021
Newsweek
SHIFTING LOYALTIES
The pandemic is reshaping CONSUMER BEHAVIOR. Shoppers have more choices than ever- and what they want are brands that share their values
6 min |
February 11, 2022
Newsweek
Less Than Meets the Eye
Fat raises fail to keep the typical American worker afloat as consumer prices soar
4 min |
February 11, 2022
Newsweek
Is Germany Still a Reliable U.S. Ally?
As Russia threatens Ukraine, Trump continues to casts a shadow over relations between Berlin and Washington
8 min |
February 11, 2022
Newsweek
The Archives
Rewind
1 min |
February 11, 2022
PEN WORLD
Appelboom Lands in Beantown
Two storied shop histories—Boston’s Bromfield Pen Shop and the Netherlands’ Appelboom—unite in a new U.S. shop location.
6 min |
December 2021
Newsweek
In Focus
THE NEWS IN PICTURES
1 min |
February 11, 2022
PEN WORLD
Stylosuite: Serious Nibbage
From flexible to italic, nibmaster Les Sheely's expressive points help users find their own writing style.
5 min |
December 2021
Newsweek
Immune Boosting Foods
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food," Hippocrates said. Since ancient times, humans around the world have looked to nature for both fuel and healing. Modern research shows many of the foods and herbs that people originally used as medicine, from South African hibiscus to Indian turmeric to Panamanian dark chocolate, still have immune-boosting health benefits today. Try integrating some of these tried-and-true remedies into your lifestyle, and eat to beat those winter flus.
3 min |
February 11, 2022
PEN WORLD
Turning Points: McKenzie Penworks
Tough, sparkling, and unique, Tim McKenzie's DiamondCast resins are beloved by pen companies and collectors alike. Tough, sparkling, and unique, Tim McKenzie's DiamondCast resins are beloved by pen companies and collectors alike.
6 min |
December 2021
Newsweek
Hilary Duff
PARTING SHOT
2 min |
February 11, 2022
PEN WORLD
The Imagination and the Grandeur
After 15 years at the helm of Waldmann Pen, Stefan Schnirch is steering his legacy pen brand toward a secure future.
8 min |
December 2021
Newsweek
Florida's Latino Kingmakers
In a faceoff between Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis for the GOP nod in 2024, the state's Hispanic voters could be decisive
6 min |
February 11, 2022
PEN WORLD
Luxury Brands and Colorverse: Making a Difference
At the 2021 Washington D.C. Fountain Pen SuperShow, South Korea's Colorverse and its U.S. distributor Luxury Brands of America premiered a new D.C. show ink with a special message and purpose.
1 min |
December 2021
PEN WORLD
Trends in 2022
The Tuscany collection of writing instruments from Germany's Waldmann Pen is a timeless design inspired by the graceful shape of Tuscan cypresses.
10+ min |
December 2021
PEN WORLD
Going Back to Cali:The Los Angeles International Pen Show returns
February 2021 was a lonely time for Los Angeleno pen collectors as the Los Angeles International Pen Show was forced to cancel due to the pandemic.
1 min |
December 2021
PEN WORLD
Artisanal Expansions from Hardy Penwrights and Kanilea Pen Co.
In this issue, we feature the colorful, sparkling resins of the extremely popular DiamondCast series from McKenzie Penworks.
2 min |
December 2021
PEN WORLD
A Brief History of Fisher Space Pen
The ballpoint used by astronauts is also a fashion icon meant for everyday use. This is the story of how it came to be.
6 min |
December 2021
Bloomberg Businessweek
The Assault on Apple Daily
A newspaper’s demise shows how far China will go to bring Hong Kong into line
10+ min |
February 07, 2022
Bloomberg Businessweek
THE RISE OF THE UGLY SHOE EMPIRE
Bloated dad sneakers, furry sandals, and open-toed boots. How Deckers Outdoor is making billions selling uglycore footwear
8 min |
February 07, 2022
Bloomberg Businessweek
The New Royalty of Junk Debt
They borrowed billions in an historic era of low rates. Now they’re getting credit upgrades
7 min |
February 07, 2022
Bloomberg Businessweek
The $50 Million (And Up) Club
More ultraluxury homes are selling across the U.S. than ever before. Here’s what’s on the market now.
6 min |
February 07, 2022
Bloomberg Businessweek
Merck's Fumble Gives Pfizer a Win
It shelved a 10-year-old drug that’s provided a key component in a rival’s $17 billion Covid pill
6 min |
February 07, 2022
Bloomberg Businessweek
The Six-Month Haircut
Stop going from cut to cut, and build a road map for change
4 min |
February 07, 2022
Techlife News
Samsung Reports Robust Profit Based on Chip Strength
Samsung Electronics Co. said Thursday its operating profit for the last quarter rose by more than 53% from the same period last year as it continued to thrive during the pandemic while relying on its dual strength in parts and finished products.
2 min |
Techlife News #535
Bloomberg Businessweek
Do Niche News Sites Have The Secret to Success?
Spiffy online news outlets are hot again. Every month seems to welcome a new publication built on an established journalist’s existing audience.
2 min |
January 31, 2022
Bloomberg Businessweek
Peering Behind An 18% Yield
Celsius promises big rewards if you let it hold your crypto. The risks you’re taking aren’t clear
8 min |
January 31, 2022
Bloomberg Businessweek
Stealthy Healthy
Purveyors of clean food are trying a new tactic: Subterfuge.
5 min |
January 31, 2022
Bloomberg Businessweek
Running on Neutral
The latest craze in South Korea involves getting your brain to do as little as possible
3 min |
January 31, 2022
Bloomberg Businessweek
When Hackers Get to the Grid
Drills on a high-security island show the potential devastation of a cyberattack on U.S. power infrastructure
9 min |