Lucy Williams, Author at The Pen Company Blog

How to choose a luxury pen: The complete buyer’s guide

July 29, 2026 ♦

Ballpoint Pens, Fountain Pens, Pens, Rollerball Pens, Writing

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The rise of digital has made the joy of putting pen to paper more meaningful than ever for stylophiles. With so many opportunities for writing now swapped out for tapping a laptop keyboard or phone screen, finding an occasion to use your pen of choice can feel like a much-needed…

A complete guide to paper and notebook sizes

June 12, 2026 ♦

Art & Crafts, Calligraphy, Diaries & Journals, Handwriting, Writing

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Choosing a new notebook is exciting for stationery lovers. From browsing the paper thickness and quality to selecting a cool cover design, there’s nothing quite like finding a notebook that perfectly meets your needs and style. Of course, the right notebook size for your tasks, bag, and lifestyle is a…

How to build a creative writing space

May 29, 2026 ♦

Creative Writing, Desk Accessories, Writing

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Whether you’re writing a novel, poetry, or journaling, your surroundings can impact your creativity. A well-designed creative writing space helps you focus and settle into the right mindset for letting your imagination run free and bring your vision to life. Building a writing space can help ensure you’re at your…

The best mechanical pencils for drawing

April 22, 2026 ♦

Art & Crafts, Pencils

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Every person who draws has a unique style and way of working. Some are skilled in line art, dabbling with varying weights to create varied effects. Others lean into shading and stippling, finding ways to add different textures to a singular drawing. Then there’s the differences between art forms —…

The best manga and comic book art supplies

February 19, 2026 ♦

Art & Crafts

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Having the right manga art supplies makes all the difference when you’re drawing your first character or crafting complete comic book pages to rival Masashi Kishimoto or Osamu Tezuka. Manga and comic books are examples of visual storytelling at its finest. Flick through any manga and it’s easy to marvel…

Choosing the best everyday carry pen

January 29, 2026 ♦

Pens

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No matter where you are or what you’re doing, there’s always a reason to carry a pen. From jotting down grocery lists to quickly writing notes for your next big meeting at work, there are countless occasions when you need to write something down. In today’s digital age, many of…

The story of Sheaffer: Over a century of American pen innovation

October 29, 2025 ♦

Meet the Brand

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Sheaffer pens, recognisable by their iconic white dot, are symbols of precision, innovation, and craftsmanship. For more than a century, Sheaffer has earned the trust of writers around the world. The company’s unique designs and engineering successes stem from its founder, Walter A. Sheaffer, and the team he built in…

The ultimate guide to the demonstrator fountain pen

September 24, 2025 ♦

Fountain Pens, Pens

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Fountain pens have always been about more than writing — they’re also about craft, detail, and design. Among collectors and everyday writers, one type stands out for its unique look and function: the demonstrator fountain pen. These transparent or semi-transparent models let you glimpse the magic happening inside every time…

A guide to fountain pens for lefties

August 4, 2025 ♦

Fountain Pens

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For decades, left-handed writers have faced myths and challenges when it comes to using fountain pens. But the truth is, lefties can enjoy the smooth, elegant experience of fountain pen writing as much as right-handers. The key lies in understanding how hand positioning, ink choice, pen design, and paper quality…

Why you need a luxury pen holder

May 22, 2025 ♦

Desk Accessories

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You wouldn’t store a Rolex in a shoebox, so why keep your Visconti pen in a coffee cup? The details in your workspace say a lot about you. Tossing a luxury pen in a chipped mug sends the wrong message and puts valuable writing instruments at risk. How you store…