Expert Advice & Product Reviews

Monteverde One Touch Tool Ballpoint Pen Review

June 24, 2014 ♦

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Are you sick of the amount of times you needed your screwdriver, ruler or bubble level, but didn’t have those with you? No? Well, to be honest, me neither, so I was a bit sceptical about the actual functionality of this pen. But that all changed as soon as I…

Pelikan Pura (EF) Fountain Pen Review

June 17, 2014 ♦

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My ancestry is 50% German, which may explain why I’m such a fan of German products. I drive a VW Beetle GSR and am knee-deep in Lamy pens, but only recently dipped my toe in the Pelikan pool. Though I’m still in the shallow end of that pool, so far…

The Tombow Zoom 707 de Luxe mechanical pencil review

May 25, 2014 ♦

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Introduction Do you remember what you did in 1987? If you were living in the USA you were lucky enough to be able to watch Star Trek: The Next Generation. The UK and Germany got TNG a few years later, in 1990. If you’re more into computers: the Amiga 500…

Sheaffer Intensity Carbon Fountain Pen Review

May 11, 2014 ♦

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I’ve never been a huge fan of big brands like Parker, waterman or Sheaffer. Why? I don’t know, but it always kept me back from really trying them out. However, once I opened the box I received from the Pen Company, I knew that I’d have to revisit my rather…

Lamy AL-Star BlueGreen Special Edition Fountain Pen Review

May 9, 2014 ♦

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This is my first review posted here so be gentle with me! Design and Quality Even though the Lamy AL-Star may look the exact same as the Lamy Safari there is one pretty big difference and that is to do with the material it is made from. The Lamy Safari…

Brown Graf von Faber-Castell No.III Desk Pencils

April 11, 2014 ♦

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These No. 3 luxury desk pencils from Graf von Faber-Castell are truly in another class. Each pencil is made from fluted Californian Cedar wood and topped with a silver plated end-cap. These pencils are available either in a box of six or twelve. The twelve pack comes in a Beech wood box perfect for…

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…