The author of this article fondly interprets old magazine advertisements for fountain pens, weekly TV shows, typewriters and other merchandise. Too bad he misspelled Esterbrook. Belk: Remembering a ‘slower paced’ and ‘simpler time’ There were scads of engaging advertisements. Every issue had more than one ad for fountain pens and ink —“Easterbrook Fountain Pen. The … Continue reading Fountain pen ads meant a slower time?
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Pen history in Birmingham, England
Nice mention of UK pen manufacturing as part of history. Museums tell of manufacturing in post-WWII Birmingham, England ..Birmingham’s Pen Museum has cases filled with fountain pen nibs. The tour is cheap, the guide friendly, and there is an opportunity to write with a fountain pen and make a pen nib yourself at the end... … Continue reading Pen history in Birmingham, England
A Montblanc for the well heeled younger audience
Article from Forbes includes prices. Montblanc Engages New Audience With Marc Newson Designed Pens ...The collection has been available since September but they received their first proper public unveiling at the recently concluded Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) in Geneva. Newson said the writing instruments were designed with an aesthetic and a price … Continue reading A Montblanc for the well heeled younger audience
Now this is an expensive nib retraction mechanism
This article started getting mentions on the fountain pen boards yesterday. Seems a desirable item, price notwithstanding. "It’s a deceivingly complex solution to a difficult problem you’ve never thought about." That's what it's all about, right? Fountain Pen + Watch Guts = $105,000 CEO Switchblade Is there anything more technologically ironic than the holy holy … Continue reading Now this is an expensive nib retraction mechanism
Obsolescence
Another in the theme of how writing with a fountain pen has become outdated as a school exercise. It was obvious before reading that this article came from the UK since Europeans used fountain pens in schools long after we in the colonies. At least 'how to use a fountain pen' was number 1 on … Continue reading Obsolescence
Is fixing fountain pens for a living ‘bizarre’?
Today's article find lists 'bizarre jobs' and lists Fountain Pen Doctor as one of their ten. If you're reading this blog the chances are that not only do you not find it bizarre, but you can probably name at least three fountain pen doctors! Refer to the article for the full list. SEE: Dog Food … Continue reading Is fixing fountain pens for a living ‘bizarre’?
Pilot Pens at the Pre-Golden Globes Celebrity Gifting Lounge
Pilot will be showcasing two Maki-e pens; the Namiki Emperor Owl and the Namiki Yukari Royale Dragonfly, and four additional pens including the Vanishing Point and the G2 at the GBK celebrity gift lounge See the full press release: Pilot Pen Celebrates 'The Gold Standard' In Writing Instruments During 2016 Golden Globes http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pilot-pen-celebrates-the-gold-standard-in-writing-instruments-during-2016-golden-globes-300201586.html
Sheaffer’s new Ferrari fountain pen
A post in Quill & Pad features this year's Scuderia Ferrari Collection by Sheaffer, the latest in the Ferrari collection begun in 2013. The article also gives a synopsis of the history of the Sheaffer company. Sheaffer Partners With Prancing Horse To Create The Scuderia Ferrari Writing Collection http://quillandpad.com/2016/01/08/sheaffer-partners-with-prancing-horse-to-create-the-scuderia-ferrari-writing-collection/
Fountain pen industry trends through 2021
In Consumer & Luxury Goods Market Research News, RNR Market Research has prepared a report on the outlook on the Global Fountain Pen Industry for the next five years. Companies covered are Wahl Eversharp, Molyneux Mont Blanc, Waterman, Parker, Cartier, Sheaffer, Ideal, Aurora, Cross and Montegrappa. The release pretty much includes the information below plus … Continue reading Fountain pen industry trends through 2021
More on the light saber pen
Yes, it's a $25,000 limited edition. Yes, there are only 8 of each color. No, I'll never own one, and probably won't ever even see one at a pen show, but they're cool. Dupont’s floating light saber fountain pen might push you to the dark side
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