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Finding Inspiration in the Primordial
The New Kanilea Pen Co. Kilauea Kai collection captures the Hawaiian volcano's power to both destroy and renew.
Sheaffer Pencils and the WASP
In JONATHAN A. VELEY'S INDIE Book Award-winning A Field Guide to Sheaffer's Pencils, the author dedicates a chapter to lesser-known Sheaffer subbrand and rebadge mechanical pencils. Contained here is an excerpt from that chapter on Sheaffer subbrands Univer, Vacuum-Fil, and WASP.
Summer Solstice, Soulful Summer
In Japan, the changing of the seasons is a time for celebration and festivity, and solstices and equinoxes are especially revered.
S.T. Dupont: 150 Years of Innovation, Joy, and Light
A new ultra-luxury collector's set, a U.S.-exclusive collection, and a flagship model promise 150 more years of greatness for the French maison
From Shoebox to Field Guide
How a casual collection of Sheaffer pencils inspired a comprehensive catalog (excerpted from the foreword to A Field Guide to Sheaffer's Pencils)
The Parker T-1, Part II
By 1971, it was clear that the \"space age\" Parker T-1 titanium-bodied fountain pen was a manufacturing nightmare. Typical Parker ingenuity saved the day
On Fountain Pens and Lemurs
Lemur Ink online shop unites John Phelan's two passions: fountain pens and ring-tailed lemurs
The Maker's Canvas
Tim Cullen of Hooligan Georgia has garnered an international reputation for his ability to make custom fountain pens, from cap crown to nib tip
Tributes and Reboots
Modern versions of Golden Age fountain pens show how history continues to inspire us
The Depths of a Sailor
Vibrant colors, U.S. exclusives, and new body types: some things change for Japan's Sailor, but the writing quality remains the same
Tailored to Every Taste
Cicily and Jon Lesher of Tailored Pen Company make artisanal writing instruments that fit like a tailored suit
The Souverän Reigns Supreme
A new Pelikan M800 Souverän harkens to a fan favorite from the 1990s, marking another chapter in this legacy luxury collection
S.T. Dupont: 150 Years of Innovation, Joy, and Light
A new ultra-luxury collector's set, a U.S.-exclusive collection, and a flagship model promise 150 more years of greatness for the French maison
Stylish Styluses for Analog and Digital Notebooks
On February 27, 2023, Amazon launched its latest update for the Kindle Scribe e-reader and digital notebook. In addition to enhanced notebook organization, the latest update for the Kindle features enhanced stylus writing options
The Mad Scientist of Nibs
He goes by the name CY,” but Chinyi Chow’s nibs give writers a seemingly endless variety of expressiveness.
Anabelle's Opus
Anabelle Hiller’s journey to nib making was a process of self-discovery, one tine at a time.
Trends in 2023
Van Gogh with the flow! The new collection of Visconti Van Gogh fountain pen inks are the perfect companion to the Italian brand’s popular line of fountain pens inspired by works of the Dutch master painter.
Visconti Scores a Backgammon
Under the leadership of Francesco Poggesi, the Italian pen and accessories company is winning on all fronts.
RETRO 51'S ROCKETEER COLLECTION BLASTS OFF!
A new collaboration from the makers of the Tornado honors the 40\" anniversary of The Rocketeer comic book series.
Diplomat and the Nexus of History
As Diplomat’s marks its 100“ anniversary, new releases in 2022 and 2023 prove its future is as bright as its past.
Filling a Need: William Penn and Sheaffer
As Sheaffer celebrates its 110th anniversary in 2023, 20-year-old Indian fine writing retailer William Penn is giving this legacy U.S. writing instruments brand a new lease on life.
The Great War and the Trench Pen: Part II
The first trench pens did the job and did it well, but what would life be without competition?
The Great War and the Trench Pen:Part II
The first trench pens did the job and did it well, but what would life be without competition?
John and Jon, Modern and Vintage
Two makers with very different techniques create a new kind of pen and pencil set.
Graceful, and Award-Winning, Envelopes
In 2022, the Washington D.C. Calligrapher Guild's annual Graceful Envelope Contest invited contestants to send their \"Greetings and Salutations.
News from Pen World
As the calendar turns to the next year, Pen World continues to expand and change.
2022 Pen Artisan Guild Award
The first annual Orlando Pen Show, which took place September 8 to 10, 2022, was well attended by artisan pen makers.
The Universal Appeal of Table Games
Being a successful table game player involves a little bit of luck and a lot of strategy. Bere: of a table board, at least two players, and the rolling of dice, table games have challenged us in a playful way for 5,000 years now.
A Tree Grows in Taiwan
Cypress may be a young pen brand, but its competitive pricing and ability to maneuver supply chains promise years of continual growth.
Unicorns Exist: Nahvalur Pens
This young pen brand sets itself apart with house-made nibs and a true piston-filling mechanism.