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Wet noodle

Wet Noodles are extremely flexible nibs whose tines offer almost no resistance as you write. Very delicate nibs with incredible range and performance. Meant more for true Spencerian artists and not really for daily writing.

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February 16, 2020 · Pen News

Search by Nib Size

You can now search for our pens by nib size. Although this box is just an illustration, the one near the top left column of the vintage pens or pre-owned pens pages is live and will show you the way. Size matters…at least when you’re writing and want to use a specific nib point. Following…

November 15, 2018 · How Do I Start Collecting Pens?

How Do I Start Collecting Pens? Investing

“How do I collect pens for investment?” is probably one of the most difficult questions I have to answer. Like all the investment prospectuses out there state, “Investing requires a degree of risk with no guarantee of success.” There are several strategies that can help an investor looking to profit on pens, but it is…

May 18, 2016 · The History of Pens

Controversy in Chicago Part II: Getting to Know Each Other

DISCLAIMER: Painting in broad brush strokes, it will be nearly impossible to describe all of the individual experiences, personalities, struggles, complaints and desires of veteran vendors and folks who are newer to pen collecting. In listening to the “New Pen Show Attendee Forum” at the Chicago Pen Show–and in many conversations since–these are the observations…