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Stunning simplicity: Lamy 2000 Taxus ballpoint pen review

November 8, 2016 by Mary Collis
Black and silver retractable ballpoint pen on handwritten dotted paper background

This pen has THE LOOKS. A very close relative of the more easily recognized Lamy 2000 Makrolon ballpoint, the Lamy 2000 Taxus features a hardwood … Read more

Kaweco Supra fountain pen review

September 19, 2016 by Dries Bleus
Hand holding a vintage brass ballpoint pen writing on white paper with pen cap nearby

Kaweco are best known for their pocket pens from the Sport and Lilliput series. The second one, the Lilliput, is a collection of minimalistic metal pocket pens, … Read more

Win a Lamy gift set with The Pen Company!

March 31, 2016March 1, 2016 by Lucy Williams
Lamy gift set with black notebook and silver pen in white presentation box

This competition is now closed. Thank you to all who entered. The winners are listed in the Rafflecopter widget below. March is here, and with … Read more

Sailor 1911 brush pen review

February 9, 2016 by Ian Hedley
Sailor 1911 brush pen resting on sketchbook with black ink architectural drawing

A brush pen needs to have good flow and good line variation while maintaining a crisp line and allowing lots of control. How does the … Read more

Faber-Castell E-Motion Pear Wood Fountain Pen Review

September 16, 2015August 26, 2015 by Lucy Williams
Faber-Castell E-Motion fountain pen in brown

Fountain Pens & I My love of stationery began at primary school, and as soon as I was taught cursive handwriting, I moved away from … Read more

Sailor’s New Limited Edition Anime-Inspired Pen

September 27, 2016April 28, 2013 by Lucy Williams
Sailor limited edition pen set with blue presentation box, ink bottle and accessories

There is exciting news for pen and anime fans alike, as Japanese brand Sailor have just released an exciting new limited edition pen designed by … Read more

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