The article is an interview of Alexander Batsch, whose family founded Online, a popular pen and stationery brand in Germany. He is currently Online’s business development manager. I've included this one quote below, which was information that I did not know about the brand's name, and had assumed exactly the opposite. Pen-tastic “The Internet was … Continue reading Online Pens (brand)
A Pen for Camera Company Leica
I've seen pens for car brands and watch brands, but this is the first for a camera brand. As it's manufactured by S.T. Dupont it's sure to be a quality writing instrument. Here are a couple of articles. Leica releases D-Lux (Typ 109) in two-tone gray finish; launches premium “0.95” collection for devoted fans Starting … Continue reading A Pen for Camera Company Leica
Rare Red Namiki Up for Auction
Namiki Fountain Pen May Fetch at $92,000 in Bonhams Auction The vintage red-lacquer Namiki pen dates from about 1930 and is estimated at £42,000 to £60,000 at hammer prices. The writing instrument is the first of its kind to surface on the auction market in more than 20 years. With approximately only 1,500 in … Continue reading Rare Red Namiki Up for Auction
Collectable ink wells
Fountain pens use ink and write on paper, so some of the news you may find interesting relates to fountain ephemera in those categories and others. This excerpt is from an article published in the UK, where collecting inkwells is more common than in the US. Collector’s item: all about ink wells One very popular … Continue reading Collectable ink wells
A pretty cool gift box
I came across this article that's primarily about subscription gifts, but one stood out because it includes a Kaweco fountain pen and an Opinel knife, both of which I'm a fan, as well as other items. Many months of merry: the wide range of subscription gifts http://news.yahoo.com/many-months-merry-wide-range-subscription-gifts-151156505.html
Parker Pens on CBS Sunday Morning
We love to see fountain pens getting attention in the mainstream media. This short news article gives a quick overview from George Parker's birth, to the status of his 6-bedroom house, now owned by Paul Ryan, speaker of the house. http://www.cbsnews.com/common/video/cbsnews_video.swf Almanac: The Parker pen And now a page from our "Sunday Morning" Almanac: November … Continue reading Parker Pens on CBS Sunday Morning
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