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Meet the brand: Diplomat

February 15, 2019 ♦

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Diplomat is a leading manufacturer of writing instruments and is a much-loved and respected brand, which has been creating pens since the 1920s. Driven by a passion for quality and innovation throughout its journey, Diplomat has stood the test of time and crossed generational boundaries, too. Everyone loves a sleek…

When to send a greeting card

February 8, 2019 ♦

Greetings Cards

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When there is a special occasion on the horizon — whether a national event such as Valentine’s Day or a more personal event such as a birth or anniversary — it is a lovely gesture to send a greeting card. However, many of us get confused about when exactly we…

Why every teen should use a journal

January 18, 2019 ♦

Diaries & Journals

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As a tween and teen, I wrote every single thought and feeling down in a diary — this book would now be referred to as a journal. This journal felt like a friend, and within its pages I explored who I was and all of the life experiences I was…

Journal prompts for a journey of self-discovery

January 4, 2019 ♦

Diaries & Journals

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Your journal can be an excellent tool for getting to know yourself. You might think you know yourself fairly well already, but these journal prompts will encourage you to think about things you normally wouldn’t, and from an entirely different perspective. Read through the prompts, then work through them one-by-one…

8 reasons why fountain pens are making a comeback

December 19, 2018 ♦

Fountain Pens

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With the advent of ballpoint pens and rollerball pens, many people were tempted by the convenience of these new options and therefore moved away from using fountain pens. After all, ballpoints and rollerballs don’t tend to leak like old fountain pens did, and cheaper versions were and are disposable meaning…

Journal prompts for Christmas

December 7, 2018 ♦

Christmas, Diaries & Journals

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It’s the most wonderful time of year! It’s also an excellent time to reflect on Christmas and what exactly it means to you and your family. If you journal, Christmas is a great topic to think about — after all, you may very well have celebrated it every single year…

Autumnal stationery favourites

November 23, 2018 ♦

Seasonal

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Here at The Pen Company we adore autumn — from the crunchy red, orange and brown leaves on the ground, to the crisp frosty morning air, to wrapping up in our soft and cosy scarves and gloves every time we leave the office. Above all we love the colours of…

What’s the difference between a diary and a journal?

November 9, 2018 ♦

Diaries & Journals

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Diaries and journals are often confused with each other, the words used interchangeably, however there are some big differences between the two, and both can serve very different purposes. In this blog post we take a closer look at both books, and help you decide which is best for your…

What is Mail Tag?

October 19, 2018 ♦

Letter Writing

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If you’re new to snail mail, you may have come across the term ‘Mail Tag’ and wondered what on earth it means. Put simply, Mail Tag is a game played by pen pals in their letters, which emulates the school playground game of Tag. One pen pal ‘tags’ another by…

Journal ideas to help you tackle anxiety

October 5, 2018 ♦

Diaries & Journals

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Anxiety is a normal part of life that is brought on by periods of high stress, however it is possible for anxiety to present itself without a clear ‘reason’ and for it to persist for an unknown and often lengthy period of time. This is problematic and unpleasant for the…