Priority Postage Hike
As many of you have probably noticed over the past couple years, the United States…
How Do I Re-Sac a Vintage Pen
You can’t make an omelette without breaking a few eggs, the old saying goes, and…
Identifying More Fake Montblancs
We recently received two more great examples of fake Montblanc pens from a collector to…
The Pens that Ended WWII: Italy
Did you know that toys paid for the pen that ended WWII with Italy? For…
How Do I Replace a Lamy Nib?
(There is risk in doing any repair. We will not be held liable for what…
We’ve Move, Once Again: Distracted Blogging
Season’s Greeting from Wausau, Wis. We hope your holidays are joyous and bright. Wasn’t it…
Another Crazy Summer
Dawn and I take a coffee break during our busy summer of 2019. I’m engaged!…
Vintage Pen Straight from 1905
Susie Thomas was given this Conklin M31 in 1905 for her high school graduation. She…
More Ink Tests with Donn
Donn D. shared this new set of ink fast tests he made in 2018. Look…
Arkansas, Atlanta and Chicago, Oh My!
It has been far too long since last writing in November. To say I’ve been…
How Do I Start Collecting Pens? Investing
“How do I collect pens for investment?” is probably one of the most difficult questions…
Ohio Pen Show Bound!
Wow! What a whirlwind year! I can’t believe it is already time to go to…