Monthly Archives: December 2015

Was Norman Rockwell a Pen Addict?

With their passion for Parker overriding their desire to kiss under the mistletoe, clearly painter Norman Rockwell understood the obsession of pen collectors around the world. Happy Holidays!

With their passion for Parker overriding their desire to kiss under the mistletoe, clearly painter Norman Rockwell understood the obsession of pen collectors around the world. Happy Holidays!

Just one look at this vintage Parker ad, and you know that its painter Norman Rockwell understood pen collectors very well. Sure, it might look a little schmaltzy with two attractive young lovers ignoring one another’s lips under the mistletoe, but they just got new Parker 61s! Of course, they are geeked about their new treasures!

We, here at ThePenMarket.com, hope you get exactly what you want this holiday season!

With respect to all faiths and those without faith, have a Merry Christmas, Happy (belated) Hanukkah, a Joyous Kwanzaa, a Fun Festivus, a Super Solstice and a generally warm winter filled with peace and love.

May you get your heart’s desire.

Best wishes from all of us at ThePenMarket.com

Whatever Happened to Baby Yard-O-Led

YOL ImageIn the next several days we will be taking down Yard-O-Led from our “New” pens pages. It is a shame, as we never fully explored them as we had hoped. There was just too much going on to post all of the available models.

Recently, we learned our distributor would no longer carry the brand. Until we find out who the new distributor is, we are down to our last pencil and ink bottles.

This is our last Yard-O-Led writing instrument for sale. It is the Regent pencil. Our supplier is no longer carrying Yard-O-Led pens, and we don't know when we'll get more.

This is our last Yard-O-Led writing instrument for sale. It is the Regent pencil. Our supplier is no longer carrying Yard-O-Led pens, and we don’t know when we’ll get more.

We are out of the Astorias listed on the New Pens pages, but we still have a classically handsome sterling silver Regent pencil. It is available on our “Preowned” pens page, but it is completely brand new with its warranty, box and polishing cloth. It is a remarkable pencil whose design dates back to Victorian England. The various imprints on the pencil are hallmarks of purity authorized by the crown.

In addition to the Yard-O-Led Regent, we have several remaining bottles of ink still for sale.

Once these items have sold, they will be gone for a very long time. Get ’em while you can.

Time Running Out for Christmas Shipping

Last-minute shoppers are running out of time to get those orders arriving before Christmas, as this USPS poster indicates.

Last-minute shoppers are running out of time to get those orders arriving before Christmas, as this USPS poster indicates.

Be forewarned that Friday looks to be our last day to ship merchandise to reasonably expect it to arrive for Christmas when using first class mail.

If you use Priority Mail, insurance is included, and you can reasonably expect it to arrive in time for Christmas, if you mail it early on the 21st of December.

Express Mail can buy a bit more time, but the expense is rarely worth it. However, if you must, it looks as if the 23rd is the last date you can ship.

Happy Shopping, and we look forward to answering your questions.