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How the world’s first 3D pen is helping London’s disadvantaged children

June 16, 2014 ♦

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Although the World Cup is currently in full swing in Brazil a different type of excitement is taking place in London, where disadvantaged children are being treated to a hands-on experience with some of the world’s leading tech gadgets. Known as The Tech Hub, the scheme will let children use…

3D pen raises $500,000 via Kickstarter

May 5, 2014 ♦

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Although some would assume that the amazing world of pens has reached its peak in terms of advancement, thanks to the internet, here at The Pen Company we are seeing miraculous new technologies on what seems like a regular basis. The newest of course, is the 3D pen by British…

Mad about pens? Take a trip to the Pen Museum in Birmingham, UK

April 6, 2014 ♦

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Although Birmingham has many great attractions, including the Symphony Hall and Barber Institute of Fine Arts, perhaps one of the best, though little known attractions, is the Pen Museum in the Jewellery Quarter. With over 5,000 pieces to behold, the museum is free entry, open every day (with the exception…

Introducing the real pens of the future

February 13, 2014 ♦

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It has been the dream of many aspiring writers, of a pen that never runs out of ink. Well, if you have ever dreamt this fantasy yourself, the good news is that this is now a reality. Car design company Pininfarina have this month unveiled at the global stationery trade…

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…

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…

The relentless rise of Amazon – a small business point of view

November 25, 2013 ♦

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The relentless rise of Amazon has undoubtedly changed the nature of retailing, both in the high street and online. As a partner in a small family business with both an online and high street presence, you would expect me to at least have reservations about the “Amazon effect”, if not…

Lamy Safari 2013 Special Edition – Neon Yellow?

November 15, 2012 ♦

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Originally produced as a school pen, the Lamy Safari fountain pen soon found favour with the grown-ups. It’s spare functionality designed for schoolroom use, which includes the triangular grip section to encourage correct posture, the window in the barrel which allows the user to monitor ink level without dismantling the…