Term · Nibs and how they write
When anyone refers to a nib as being an American nib, more than discussing where the nib was made, they are likely referring to it writing on the broader side of its point-size spectrum. For example: An American nib is much broader than a Japanese nib. If a Japanese pen maker lists its nib as “medium,” it will likely be a “fine-point nib” by American and European nib standards.
September 28, 2017 · How Do I Start Collecting Pens?
Starting a pen collection isn’t always easy. There are soooooo many great pens out there in need of a good home. Where do you begin? There is no right or wrong way to begin, but sometimes it helps to narrow your options. Do you like dip pens, fountain pens, ballpoint pens or rollerball pens? Do…
April 14, 2021 · Pen Ads of Yesteryear
Here are two 5″ X 7″ pen catalogs from 1994! I was intrigued by the Menash catalog as I don’t know what became of that company. Leaving the pen-collecting life behind, a friend of mine has given me his stash of catalogs and advertising from 1992 through 1994. Its contents blew my mind. Most of…
November 25, 2014 · Pen News
We’ve done it! ThePenMarket.com is now a fully licensed and authorized dealer of Lamy and Yard-O-Led writing instruments! When we first launched this business, we figured we’d have a complete assortment of every brand-new modern pen available on the market within 6 months. We also didn’t know jack about anything. Yet, after 7 years of…
