When I started collecting fountain pens and attending pen shows, people told me it would be the community that would keep me coming back to the hobby and the events again and again. I’ve met many people online through the hobby that have changed my life in their own way but what has been the…
Review by Laura Cameron This past weekend I attended the inaugural St. Louis Pen Show. This time around I didn’t go to work, I just loaded up the car with another knitting pen-loving friend and we went as guests. We both had to work half-days on Friday, so we didn’t arrive until Friday evening, but…
Each year, on a designated date and time, Pelikan supports local hosts with Pelikan goodies and a reason to meet and celebrate fountain pens and ink. You don’t need to own any Pelikans to join in the fun. These parties, known as Pelikan Hubs, are scheduled to take place on September 21, 2018 at 6:30…
The guys over at Studio Neat have once again decided to enter into the fickle world of stationery products with the Mark One Pen (pledges start at$50). They launched the Kickstarter a few days ago and it was backed almost instantaneously. The Mark One is an all-metal pen covered in a ceramic coating available in black…
It has come to my attention that the Baron Fig Lock & Key set is no longer available. While the “Lock” notebook is still available, the brass “Key” pen is sold out. So… I thought I might be a generous soul and give my set away to one lucky reader. The set has been opened…
Thursday: The one thing about the Arkansas Pen Show that makes it different than almost any other pen show that I attend is that I set up my own table. Last year, Bob and I did what they call in the industry a soft-launch of the Col-o-ring. This year, we decided to continue the tradition…
Pens: Wancher “The Dream Pen” Urushi Fountain Pen (via Pencilcase Blog) The Wancher Dream Pen (via On Fountain Pens) Franklin-Christoph Model 66 Fountain Pen Needlepoint Nib (via Gourmet Pens) Sailor Shikiori Tsukuyo-no-Minamo Fountain Pen, Shimoyo (Frosty Night) (via Pen Addict) Sailor Professional Gear Slim/Sapporo Mini (Medium-Fine Nib) (via Hand Over That Pen) New pen day!…
