Why Aren’t Modern Books Considered Classics?
At one time it seemed as if people identified classic literature almost as soon as it was published. Yet it doesn’t seem as if any book since the 1970s has received that designation. Why is that? What do you think should be considered a classic from the past 50ish years?
Summer’s Sunburned Inks
Humans aren’t the only ones who have summertime adventures in the sun. Read all about more than a dozen very sunburned fountain inks and their UV adventures.
Don’t Get Fooled by Fake Montblancs: Vermeil Solitaire
This tale is, unfortunately, an all too familiar one. A friend was perusing the world’s most famous electronic auction site (rhymes with uPay) and discovered a deal too good to pass up. It was a Montblanc Classique Vermeil Solitaire ballpoint.
Trading Post Scam Alert
We just got news from one of our friends advertising on the Trading Post that a scammer tried to steal both a pen and money. Learn the scam and protect yourself by reading this post.
Not Your Average Pen Collection
Visit the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library to see a vast collection of presidential signing pens spanning Kennedy to Obama.
Holiday Shipping Recommendations
Well, my friends. We are less than a week from the start of Hanukkah and…
Dive Deep into Sheaffer Pencils (and Pens)
Learn why we give 5 stars out of 5 to Jonathan Veley’s book “A Field Guide to Sheaffer’s Pencils” in this comprehensive book review.
Reflections on 50
Mr. Gelz was old. Mr. Gelz (G like gills; rhymes with bells) was mostly bald.…
Inktober Wrapping Up Our Noodler’s Ink Tests
I can barely draw a stick figure, so for our contribution to Inktober, I thought I would share the last of the results from our deep dive into testing Noodler’s Inks. These are the final 22 inks from our big haul several years ago.
Pres. Truman Writes with Sheaffer & Esterbrook
Thanks to a wonderful conversation with a man named Brad P., we received a great…
Welcome to the New & Improving ThePenMarket.com
Regulars to ThePenMarket.com have seen some pretty big changes around here! From our new logo…
Don’t Be Fooled by Fake Parker Sonnets
A couple weeks ago a person reached out asking how to identify fake Parker Sonnet…