Frau Tinte’s Iron Gall Ink Test
One of my favorite parts about owning a pen business is meeting so many amazing…
Pen Show Revolution in Chicago
There was something new in the air this year at the 2018 Chicago Pen Show,…
Oh my, Omas!
Turning it around for the Chicago Pen Show, immediately after Atlanta, is tricky, but we…
Roadtrip to Atlanta 2018
I love that fresh, brilliant light green of new leaves after a long winter. These…
Atlanta Bound w/ 100s of New Pens
We’ve been busy since our first pen show of 2018. We now have more than…
Don’t Be Fooled by Fake Mont Blanc Pens
When you are the #1 selling maker of luxury pens, everyone will be chasing your…
Thank You 2018 Arkansas Pen Show
We had always heard good things about the Arkansas Pen Show in Little Rock, but…
SNOW DAY!
For all of our pen customers around the world who live south of what we,…
Ink Blotters for a Hat Collector
The perfect ad for a vintage addict like me. Hats, blotter and a great red…
Pen Ads before Madison Avenue
What on earth is this old Pelikan ink ad trying to convey in its message.…
Holiday Shipping Update
These are the United States Postal Service’s recommended ship dates for merchandise to arrive in…
How Do I Write a Christmas Card?
Glitter spells death for fountain pens! Writing good Christmas cards is easy once you accept…