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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…

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…

Introducing the pen that can write using 16 million colours!

June 9, 2014 ♦

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One of the great things about being a pen company in the 21st century is that we are able to see just how far a classic tool such as the pen can be changed, transformed and advanced as the years go by. And this week has been no different. One…

Myths and the fountain pen: three things you should know

June 2, 2014 ♦

Fountain Pens

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There is no denying that fountain pens are great, and like all things great, there are rumours, truths, legends and of course, myths. Unfortunately, some people can be put off by myths, so we thought that it would be a fantastic idea to debunk a few ourselves, so you…

Alternative Father’s Day Gifts

May 27, 2014 ♦

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Although in one of our last blogs, we explored some pretty amazing gift ideas for Father’s Day this year, we thought that it would be a great idea to explore some alternative gifts for an alternative Dad. Pink Floyd’s Division Bell – 20th Anniversary Edition With both The Stone Roses…

The Tombow Zoom 707 de Luxe mechanical pencil review

May 25, 2014 ♦

Expert Advice & Product Reviews

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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…

Top Father’s Day Gifts for 2014

May 19, 2014 ♦

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With Father’s Day 2014 now less than one month away, perhaps it is time to start thinking about just what you want to get your Old Man this year. Here are four things that might just take his fancy: New England Top Of course, June isn’t just for Father’s Day,…

How to write using a quill

May 13, 2014 ♦

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Ever wondered what it’s like to write using a quill? It might not be a thought that has often thundered through someone’s mind, but if you have children, you can give them a splash of the world of Harry Potter by introducing them to the quill. With so much romance…

Sheaffer Intensity Carbon Fountain Pen Review

May 11, 2014 ♦

Expert Advice & Product Reviews, Fountain Pens, Pens

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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 ♦

Expert Advice & Product Reviews, Pens

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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…