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The Souverän Reigns Supreme
A new Pelikan M800 Souverän harkens to a fan favorite from the 1990s, marking another chapter in this legacy luxury collection
S.T. Dupont: 150 Years of Innovation, Joy, and Light
A new ultra-luxury collector's set, a U.S.-exclusive collection, and a flagship model promise 150 more years of greatness for the French maison
Stylish Styluses for Analog and Digital Notebooks
On February 27, 2023, Amazon launched its latest update for the Kindle Scribe e-reader and digital notebook. In addition to enhanced notebook organization, the latest update for the Kindle features enhanced stylus writing options
The Mad Scientist of Nibs
He goes by the name CY,” but Chinyi Chow’s nibs give writers a seemingly endless variety of expressiveness.
Anabelle's Opus
Anabelle Hiller’s journey to nib making was a process of self-discovery, one tine at a time.
Trends in 2023
Van Gogh with the flow! The new collection of Visconti Van Gogh fountain pen inks are the perfect companion to the Italian brand’s popular line of fountain pens inspired by works of the Dutch master painter.
Visconti Scores a Backgammon
Under the leadership of Francesco Poggesi, the Italian pen and accessories company is winning on all fronts.
RETRO 51'S ROCKETEER COLLECTION BLASTS OFF!
A new collaboration from the makers of the Tornado honors the 40\" anniversary of The Rocketeer comic book series.
Diplomat and the Nexus of History
As Diplomat’s marks its 100“ anniversary, new releases in 2022 and 2023 prove its future is as bright as its past.
Filling a Need: William Penn and Sheaffer
As Sheaffer celebrates its 110th anniversary in 2023, 20-year-old Indian fine writing retailer William Penn is giving this legacy U.S. writing instruments brand a new lease on life.
The Great War and the Trench Pen: Part II
The first trench pens did the job and did it well, but what would life be without competition?
The Great War and the Trench Pen:Part II
The first trench pens did the job and did it well, but what would life be without competition?
John and Jon, Modern and Vintage
Two makers with very different techniques create a new kind of pen and pencil set.
Graceful, and Award-Winning, Envelopes
In 2022, the Washington D.C. Calligrapher Guild's annual Graceful Envelope Contest invited contestants to send their \"Greetings and Salutations.
News from Pen World
As the calendar turns to the next year, Pen World continues to expand and change.
2022 Pen Artisan Guild Award
The first annual Orlando Pen Show, which took place September 8 to 10, 2022, was well attended by artisan pen makers.
The Universal Appeal of Table Games
Being a successful table game player involves a little bit of luck and a lot of strategy. Bere: of a table board, at least two players, and the rolling of dice, table games have challenged us in a playful way for 5,000 years now.
A Tree Grows in Taiwan
Cypress may be a young pen brand, but its competitive pricing and ability to maneuver supply chains promise years of continual growth.
Unicorns Exist: Nahvalur Pens
This young pen brand sets itself apart with house-made nibs and a true piston-filling mechanism.
Why I Collect Rolleroalls!
On the following two pages, we present two highlights from the work of the late Jerry Ceppos for Pen World. The article on this page, “Why I Collect Rollerballs!”, was originally printed in PW Vol. 24 No. 1 (2010). The essay on the next page, “Thanks for the Thank-You Note!”, was printed in PW Vol. 31 No. 6 (2018). To learn more about Ceppos’s storied career in journalism, see page 12 in this issue.
The Heavenly Realm
David Oscarson's new Deus Regit collection is a testament to his faith in God and the goodness of humanity.
The Kenro Method
As a U.S. distributor and now as manufacturer of Esterbrook, Joel Blumberg and Kenro Industries are still providing a roadmap for the industry 30 years on.
The Great War and the Trench Pen: Part
World War I, the first and last trench war, led to technical innovations that changed our way of life—including life in the trenches themselves.
Pen Heaven's Virtual, Pearly Gates
The London-based pen shop gives customers across the globe a uniquely comprehensive online retail experience.
Orlando's Premiere: sept. 8-10
The first pen show in Orlando, Florida in over two decades was a huge success according to vendors, attendees, and Show Director Joe Cortner.
ILeft My Pen in San Francisco
Over 100 vendors were present for the 2022 San Francisco International Pen Show, once again held at the Grand Bay Hotel formerly Hotel Pullman) the last weekend in August.
Still the SuperShow (August 5-8)
The Washington D.C. Fountain Pen SuperShow returned to the Marriott Fairview Park in Falls Church, Virginia the first week in August.
Steinway Pianos and Jan Zander Pens Make Beautiful Music
On June 24, piano makers Steinway & Sons announced the Masterpiece 8x8 collection, an homage to Earth's most precious woods.
Remembering Jerry Ceooos:
October 14, 1946 July 29, 2022
The Church of Maki-e
With lower price points for its newest series of writing instruments, AP Limited Editions continues its mission of spreading the joy of maki-e.