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Articles Written By: Lucy Williams

Lucy is our lead editor and has been passionate about stationery since childhood. She has a particular fondness for rollerball and calligraphy pens and is a keen advocate of snail mail.

Handwriting in History: Dick Turpin

January 9, 2019February 16, 2015 by Lucy Williams
Grave Of Dick Turpin

Richard (“Dick”) Turpin (1705-1739) was a notorious highwayman in Georgian times. However, his story is actually full of more crimes than he is well known … Read more

7 Fun Facts About Valentine’s Day

August 11, 2021February 10, 2015 by Lucy Williams
hearts

Valentine’s Day is now the second biggest card-giving celebration in the world, next to Christmas. In the UK we go crazy for all the red, … Read more

Frugal February’s ‘Pimp My Pen’ Competition!

February 19, 2015February 2, 2015 by Lucy Williams
Black pen decorated with a red folded paper flower on a wooden surface near a glass vase

Get Creative & Win a £100 Voucher to Spend on Pens at thepencompany.live February is arguably one of the dullest months of the year – … Read more

What Is Pen Ink Made From?

January 9, 2019January 27, 2015 by Lucy Williams
Blue ink swirling and diffusing in clear liquid with orange background

As pen lovers, we use ink every day, and lots of it; be it in our rollerballs, ballpoints or fountain pens. But have you ever … Read more

4 essential tips for not losing your favourite pens

January 10, 2019January 22, 2015 by Lucy Williams
sad about loss of pen

We’ve all had that moment in life where we need a pen; we pat down our pockets, empty our bags out, then realise that we … Read more

Sailor’s New Limited Edition Anime-Inspired Pen

September 27, 2016April 28, 2013 by Lucy Williams
Sailor limited edition pen set with blue presentation box, ink bottle and accessories

There is exciting news for pen and anime fans alike, as Japanese brand Sailor have just released an exciting new limited edition pen designed by … Read more

Spring Poetry Competition to win a Graf von Faber-Castell Fountain Pen

September 8, 2013March 9, 2013 by Lucy Williams
Six Graf von Faber-Castell fountain pens in various colours with silver caps and nibs

Spring Poetry Competition This competition has now closed, The Pen Company would like to thank everyone for their entries we really enjoyed reading them all. … Read more

How To Choose Your First Fountain Pen

January 9, 2019March 5, 2013 by Lucy Williams
fountain pen and notepad

If you’re thinking of joining in with the fountain pen revolution, choosing your first pen can be quite a daunting task. With so many on … Read more

New Pen Corrects You As You Write

October 26, 2016February 9, 2013 by Lucy Williams
Child using the Lernstift vibrating smart pen while writing in a workbook at a table

Learning to write is a challenging time in a child’s life which is full of trial, error and often the time and dedication of several … Read more

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