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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…

Tombow Airpress Ballpoint Pen

April 19, 2014 ♦

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Much like the Fisher Space Pen, the Tombow Airpress ballpoint pen features a pressurized refill. Each time the knock is depressed, the ink is pressurized so that it remains at the writing tip, meaning that the Airpress will continue to write when other pens won’t— when you’re trying to write…

How to inspire your child to pick up a pen and write

March 16, 2014 ♦

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Besides maths (of course), writing is seen as one of the most important abilities that a child must learn in their early years. Some will pick up the knack of it almost straight away, others will take longer, but what is important is that they have a solid grasp of…

Why writers can fall back on the pen

March 10, 2014 ♦

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Although writing with a computer and keyboard does have very many benefits, including spell check and word count, it seems that there is still much fruit to be gained from writing longhand with a pen. In a beautiful blog written by The New York Review of Books, Charles Simic notes…

The art of keeping a diary: why and how

March 2, 2014 ♦

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This may seem like an odd topic for the time of year (hopefully you’ve all got a lovely new diary), but here at the Pen Company, we are already busy organising our stock of beautiful 2015 diaries, but why keep a diary at all? Virginia Wolf, one of the greatest…

Why use calligraphy today?

February 24, 2014 ♦

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Did you know that the word ‘calligraphy’ literally means beautiful writing? When it comes down to it, that’s exactly what it is, with its eloquent swirls, dancing curves and fine lines, calligraphy really is an art of writing. But why use it today? Although of course, the chance to actually…

Five most Expensive Pens in the World

February 17, 2014 ♦

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Though of course, you can pick up a very amicable pen from our store for as little as £20, like anything in life, you can also get pens fetching hundreds of thousands, even millions of pounds. From pens with diamonds, pens with carat gold plating and pens with rubies and…

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…

Simple fountain pen maintenance – a beginners guide

January 13, 2014 ♦

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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…

Troubleshooting: A guide to common fountain pen mishaps

November 19, 2013 ♦

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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…