• Oct 29, 2015
Writing with a Sailor Zoom Nib

Sailor Pen of Japan hand-crafts a wide array of specialty fountain pen nibs. Only a small set, including standard writing points like fine, medium and broad, are distributed to the USA. Part of this core nib offering is the Zoom nib. Whereas the other writing nibs could be matched with a Western counterpart, the Zoom has no familiar analog.Think of the Zoom niblike the zoom tool, it can either...

  • Oct 19, 2015
What is My Pen Worth? Part 3 - Determining Value

This is Part 3 in our series "What's My Pen Worth," where we discuss the details of how to evaluate and successfully sell older writing instruments for their maximum value. In Part one, we show how to accurately identify the writing instrument. Part two gives a checklist for describing the condition of the item.For this last part, you should have noted the following about your pen :The brand,...

  • 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 18, 2015
Visconti Millennium Arc Review - 2015 Edition Sneak Peek

I'm going to precede this article with a disclaimer : I've lusted after the original Visconti Millennium Arc I, II & III fountain pens that were released at the turn of this new century (hence the name).I don't have an original photo, but the originals were a limited edition that are rare these days, but some are available used or new if you hunt for them on the 'net. Combine the style of the Homo...

  • 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,...