Business
PEN WORLD
The Pen Is Mightier
Horrified by the war in Ukraine, artisan pen makers across the globe are using their skills to make a difference.
7 min |
April 2022
PEN WORLD
Remembering Paul Rossi: September 24, 1948 - June 19, 2021
Largely considered one of the founding fathers, Paul was an artist's artist
6 min |
April 2022
PEN WORLD
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.
6 min |
April 2022
PEN WORLD
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.
6 min |
April 2022
PEN WORLD
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.
4 min |
April 2022
PEN WORLD
Turning Points: McKenzie Penworks
Tough, sparkling, and unique, Tim McKenzie’s DiamondCast resins are beloved by pen companies and collectors alike.
6 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
PEN WORLD
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 min |
February 2022
PEN WORLD
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 min |
February 2022
PEN WORLD
The Ethos of Turning Point Pen Co.
"Michael Kahwajy-Hyland has a dynamic vision for the future of artisan pen making."
7 min |
February 2022
PEN WORLD
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 min |
February 2022
PEN WORLD
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 min |
February 2022
PEN WORLD
Crazy about Pens
Crazy Alan's Emporium is a throwback college-town pen and stationery shop.
4 min |
February 2022
PEN WORLD
PW RCA PotY: A Retrospective
In our upcoming April issue, we unveil the nominees for the 2022 Pen World Readers' Choice Awards. To whet your appetite, we present here the past 12 Pen of the Year winners.
4 min |
February 2022
PEN WORLD
Parker Pen's Spin Cycle
Parker Whirl Clean counter displays were ingenious marketing tools that also cleaned pens of ink residue
3 min |
February 2022
PEN WORLD
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 min |
February 2022
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
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
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
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
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
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
PEN WORLD
Montblanc Gets Flexible
In addition to a new flexible gold nib, the German brand introduces a series of new calligraphy-themed journals.
4 min |
October 2019
PEN WORLD
Feeling Optimistic About The Pessimist
Atelier Lusso and Hardy Penwrights partner in a two-pen series.
1 min |
October 2019
PEN WORLD
Where Waters Meet
David Oscarson celebrates home, family, and another of his Swedish heroes: the sculptor Carl Milles.
6 min |
October 2019
PEN WORLD
Visconti's (18 Karat) Golden Age
The Italian company explores its roots with a new 18 karat gold nib and the Voyager 30 series.
3 min |