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Calling all enthusiasts – we’re looking for bloggers to review our products

February 10, 2014 ♦

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Here at The Pen Company we’re always looking for people that share our passion for pens, pencils, ink and paper. To help the world know just how great our products are, we are looking for up to three bloggers who share our passion, and would like to review sample products for our…

What is a digital pen, and is it the future?

February 3, 2014 ♦

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A question that has plagued the thoughts of many capable minds over the past few years, is ‘what in the world is a digital pen?’ Of course, to be a digital entity, you have to be electronic, but to be a pen, you have to be, well, not electronic. A…

Why a reader will always be a better writer

January 28, 2014 ♦

Creative Writing

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For those who wish to write, whether as a hobby or as a career, reading on a regular basis forms the glue between your words, it arms you with the tools, knowledge and rules that are needed to make a great writer. Though programmes such as Microsoft Word can help…

Top book releases for 2014

January 19, 2014 ♦

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If you consider yourself a bit of a bookworm as well as a lover of the pen, then you have much to look forward to for 2014! Although 2013 was no disappointment, with new releases from JK Rowling, Stephen King and Neil Gaimen, this year is also set to be…

Simple fountain pen maintenance – a beginners guide

January 13, 2014 ♦

Fountain Pens

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Whether you own a simple Parker Pen or a fabulous Caran d’Ache, the truth is that no matter how expensive your pen is, you are still going to have to maintain it to ensure its quality. Here is a simple guide to looking after and fixing your fountain pen: Cleaning…

Costa Book Awards category winners announced

January 9, 2014 ♦

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Although the Costa Book of the Year is still to be announced, on January 6th, Costa announced the category winners of their annual awards, which has been running for over forty years. If you have ever thought of taking up the pen yourself, or are looking for some new inspiration…

Introducing the future: a pen with spell-check

December 15, 2013 ♦

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Buying your family the latest gadgets can always be fun, especially in the 21st century, when a wealth of gadgets are introduced to the market, seemingly on a daily basis. It seems now that even the pen industry has caught up with modern technology, and has created a pen…

Five alternative Christmas gifts for the artist in your life

December 1, 2013 ♦

Art & Crafts, Christmas

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If anyone in your life has a thirst for writing, a passion to paint, or an appetite to scribe reams of beautiful poetry, you’ll know just how difficult it can be to buy these arty types a Christmas gift. With this quick and easy list however, there’s something for every…

Nostalgia at Christmas – bring back those magic memories

November 28, 2013 ♦

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According to a survey carried out by research agency, Voxburner, 62 per cent of 16-24 year olds prefer printed books to ebooks. For a generation that is quite simply known for all things electronic, this highlights a very interesting trend in nostalgia, one that is increasing on various fronts on…

Troubleshooting: A guide to common fountain pen mishaps

November 19, 2013 ♦

Fountain Pens

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Though we’re definitely sure that nearly everyone loves using fountain pens, there are occasionally a few common problems that you may find when using the your favourite pen. Here is a quick guide to avoiding those unwanted blots and spills: Help with your writing technique Whether you are using a…