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…
Dad Made Me a Small-Time Coke Runner: A Confession
BOGOTA, DuPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS—-Every time I tell myself, “This is the last time.” It has…
Especially Thankful
Close friends will tell you that I’ve never been a food guy, but I love…
Debra Messing Writes with Montegrappa
Debra Messing, the TV star best known for her roles on “Will & Grace,” “The…
Follow the Leader
We have seen tons of Mont Blanc knockoffs over the years, but now it looks…
How Do I Start Collecting Pens? Vintage vs. Modern
You can’t go wrong with vintage or modern pens. In either case, it is best…
Ink Fast Test #3
Attracted by the many colors and properties of Noodler’s Inks, I just had to start…
How Do I Start Collecting Pens? Know Thy Obsession
Starting a pen collection isn’t always easy. There are soooooo many great pens out there…
Sex Doesn’t Always Sell
Some ads get so ridiculous we have to laugh. The advertising campaign for the Cross…
DC Pen Show Was Din-O-Mite!
ThePenMarket.com just celebrated its 10th birthday in style at the Washington DC Pen Show! I…
President Trump’s Pen of Choice
(DISCLAIMER: This is part of an on-going series of posts and not a political piece…