2,500-3,000 pens on display. Wow. This Is the Last High-End Pen Shop in New York https://www.bloomberg.com/api/embed/iframe?id=0e5bcf12-d1b1-4ba1-b02c-c9a1db3e301d Despite overall luxury sales falling , fountain pen orders are surging. Steve Wiederlight, co-owner of Fountain Pen Hospital, manages the last standing fine writing instrument shop in New York City, and one of the last in the world. He … Continue reading Video on Fountain Pen Hospital
Frequent Ink Buyer Club
A novel approach by a retailer. This ran on PR Newswire, which is a major distributor of press releases. I wonder to whom Pen Chalet targeted their delivery. Introducing Pen Chalet Ink Rewards - Earn Free Ink for Your Fountain Pen Today, Pen Chalet introduces another way to thank their loyal customer base and give … Continue reading Frequent Ink Buyer Club
From “The Pen is Mightier than the Sword” book…
On what pen does this seem to be based? Secret weapons carried by WW2 spies including a garotte wire, dagger disguised as a badge and a poison key emerge after 70 years James Bond-style tools concealed in everyday items were used by British agents to kill Nazis when threatened with capture A LETHAL arsenal of James … Continue reading From “The Pen is Mightier than the Sword” book…
UK Police Auction includes Fountain Pens
I wonder if they have my missing CP Atlantic. Police update eBay auction page, with bikes, trainers and fountain pens up for grabs Police update eBay auction page, with bikes, trainers and fountain pens up for grabs
Stories About Collectors that Sound Like Me
Coincidentally, the two articles found today are both about collectors. Now, I'm not sure that "a total of 13 pens" is what some of us would refer to as a "collection", but we were all there once. Also not sure I agree with his description of the ideal paper. And pretty far afield that the … Continue reading Stories About Collectors that Sound Like Me
Another Lover of Fountain Pens (and office supplies)
This article sounded like me from the very first line. As soon as I read it I was transported back to Nassau Stationary, the large stationary store in the town where I grew up and where my Dad's business got their office supplies from Bernie Berger. Decades later I was talking to Bernie, probably at … Continue reading Another Lover of Fountain Pens (and office supplies)
Bloomberg covers growing pen sales, collectors and retailers
There's a lot in this article. It talks about the President's use of a Cross pen, pen shows & collectors, expensive pens, pen blogs and magazines, brands, and our friends at Fountain Pen Hospital. Here are some experts, but click the link and read the whole article! Fountain Pen Sales Are Surging, Despite Flat Luxury … Continue reading Bloomberg covers growing pen sales, collectors and retailers
What Pen does our new President Use?
As a pen collector and a news junkie I was intrigued when I saw the headline below. Trump Signs Orders with Pens from Company that Makes Most Pens in China I collect pens, particularly fountain pens, and so I always watch closely when a President signs something with a pen. As far as I could … Continue reading What Pen does our new President Use?
Another Kickstarter Fountain Pen
This doesn't look like a bad deal for the money for a steel nib pen with a case. Flow Minimalist Fountain Pen Hits Kickstarter from $30 (video) Welcome Kickstarters! what is Flow? A fountain pen with a sleek, minimalistic yet futuristic design. With a Medium nib; 0.75mm Steel Nib, it is an excellent writing … Continue reading Another Kickstarter Fountain Pen
Bexley Pens: American Made
I really like Bexley pens and own more than a couple. They incorporate great designs, some very unique and some very reminiscent of vintage pens. Their materials are varied and attractive, they're not afraid to use a variety of filling systems, and the price point is good. Oh, and they write great! Bexley Pens: American … Continue reading Bexley Pens: American Made
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