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  • Oct 18, 2015

What is My Pen Worth? Part 2 - Evaluating Condition

This is Part 2 in our series "What is My Pen Worth?," where we discuss the details of how to assess and successfully sell older writing instruments for their maximum value. If you missed part one, click here to see how to make an accurate ID of your pen.Now that you've successfully identified your pen's make and model, your next task is to give an honest evaluation regarding the condition of the...

  • Oct 13, 2015

OMAS Ogiva Cocktail Limited Edition Fountain Pen Review

  • Oct 9, 2015

Sailor Pro Gear (Sapporo) Starburst Galaxy Fountain Pen Review

An out of this world fountain pen paired with an ink that is as equally brilliant. Prepare to be starstruck by the glittering brilliance of the elegant Sailor Professional Gear (Sapporo) SlimStarburst Galaxy Fountain Pen. A non-numbered, limited edition from Japanese manufacturer Sailor, the Starburst Galaxy is a simple twist on a black with silver colorway. Reflective particles are strewn...

  • Sep 27, 2015

3 Reasons Why You Should Attend a Pen Club Meetup

  • Sep 10, 2015

Pelikan Stola III Collection Preview

Coming soon from Germany, the Pelikan Stola III is a new line of professional writing instruments that rivals the Lamy AL-Star and Pilot Metropolitan in contemporary style and affordable luxury.Did I miss the Stola I & II? What was it about?The Stola III is part of a trilogy of pen designs from Pelikan that are similar in model with some minor design differences. Chartpak, Pelikan's US...

  • Sep 8, 2015

What is This Pen Worth? Part 1 - Identifying

You could be sitting on a gold mine. eBay listings for vintage pens Well, that might be exaggerating a bit, but you may have some gold on a pen that could be quite valuable.Every day, collections of pens are either rediscovered by the current owner or inherited by someone who may not be knowledgeable about the writing instruments they now possess.The pens are old. You know that much for sure. But,...

  • Sep 2, 2015

The Story on Sailor Storia Pigmented Inks (Review)

  • Aug 31, 2015

Best Mechanical Pencil for Writing - Top 6 Picks

A solid mechanical pencil is an essential part of any productive person's arsenal of tools. They aren't just for artists, illustrators and architects. Any profession that involves intense brainwork and creativity needs a reliable pencil to draft ideas.Why a mechanical pencil?Pencil lead isn't permanent. While you're spitballing ideas and brainstorming, it helps to have a medium that is instantly...

  • Aug 18, 2015

Pilot Vanishing Point Review - The 2015 Twilight Edition

You can imagine how our faces lit up when we received a special package from Pilot with the new 2015 limited edition Twilight Vanishing Point inside. We shared some images from Pilot a couple weeks back when news first broke about this ombre color fountain pen. We think its a real stunner and, as far as we've seen from the reaction online, a lot of you think so as well.Most of you who are lusting...