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"It Has Style:" A History of the Aurora Hastil (1969-1970)

The Italian pen company's experiment in modernism led to a revolution in late 20th century pen design. A two-part series.

The Parkette Hopalong Cassidy Ballpoint Pen

The Jotter was advertised as Parker's first ballpoint pen, but a novelty item that played on the Hopalong Cassidy culture craze predated it.

David Oscarson: A Reflection

The artisan pen maker celebrates 25 years of luxury writing instruments with a new collection that harkens to his Art Nouveau roots.

More Mail, More Dip-Less

The six-part series on dip-less (or one-dip) fountain pens garnered some major attention through its run from October 2023 through August 2024 (Vol. 36 No. 6 Vol. 37 No. 5).

S.T. Dupont Takes the Iron Throne

The French atelier continues its forays into popular culture with a new, officially licensed Game of Thrones collection.

The Black Pen Society and the D.C. Pen Show: Poobah in a Flower Pot

Do you like black pens? If so, you are probably already familiar with the fun, frivolity, and fellowship associated with the Black Pen Society (BPS).

Remembering Ward Dunham (October 11, 1941 - August 24, 2024)

On August 24, 2024, calligrapher Ward Dunham passed away.

Stationery Fest: This Is Not a Pen Show

Daisy and Neil Ni's twist on the traditional pen show is about community, not commerce.

Roterfaden's "Pocket Companion' "

The Taschenbegleiter hand-made planner system from German artisan cooperative Roterfaden features a modular organizational system that grows with the user's ambitions.

GW Pens Scores a Critical Hit

With new collections inspired by Dungeons & Dragons and Fender guitars, artisan John Greco is tapping into cultural trends.

Lift Off - Would you pay $50,000 to touch the edge of space?

Would you pay $50,000 to touch the edge of space? Meet the entrepreneurs providing a rarified clientele with a luxurious, once-in-a-lifetime journey.So you want to go to space. To take in the expansive curvature of the Earth glowing miles above the atmosphere, surrounded by pure darkness. To experience the mind-altering overview effect described by astronauts as a transcendent state of awe, staring back at the planet on which you've inhaled your every living breath.

There Will Always be Those Who Doubt You and Your Vision. Here's How to Tune Them Out. - Recently, I invited an experienced luxury hotelier to visit the new campus we were building near Santa Fe for Modern Elder Academy,

Recently, I invited an experienced luxury hotelier to visit the new campus we were building near Santa Fe for Modern Elder Academy, the midlife wisdom school I co-founded in 2018.

A Bankable Pet Project - How Moonshots Capital helped eTailPet scale up and attract a buyer in just three years.

Berenice Giannini's startup, eTailPet, wasn't a natural fit for Moonshots Capital. The Austin-based venture firm, launched in 2014 by Kelly Perdew and Craig Cummings, both of whom had previously served in the U.S. Army, frequently backs companies founded by military veterans.

Backers Should Have Your Back - The best capital provider for your business will offer a helping hand, not just deep pockets.

Three years ago, U.S. entrepreneurs were enjoying one of the best funding environments in decades. Venture capital and private equity hit all-time highs as banks loaned at historically low interest rates. All you needed to get a term sheet, it seemed, was a smile and a pitch deck.

ELECTRICAL AUDIO TURNS IT UP

Steve Albini's iconic Chicago recording studio is reinventing itself after the engineer's sudden death. They're keeping the lights on, and the flame alive.

A Scientific Discovery that Unlocks Your Body's Healing Power

The founder of Stemregen, a company that creates powerful supplements that stimulate the body's natural repair system, explains how a \"fringe idea\" opened up a new world of stem cell therapy.

Cabinet Door Maker Views Challenge as the Doorway to Growth

For Cabinet Restylers, a nearly 60-year-old family-owned business, a dedicated workforce and manufacturing process improvement fuels growth.

Meet the Consulting Firm Ushering in a Retail Renaissance

Headquartered near the home of the world's largest retailer, Legacy Retail has driven growth for its advisory services by focusing on the essentials.

Trailblazing Outdoor Camera Technology

Originally developed to give hunters an edge, Tactacam cameras are now used in a wide variety of outdoor video applications.

An Exhibit in Success

How Minneapolis trade show company STAR went from an idea to a $70-million business by putting clients and staff first.

Help for Families Who Need Comprehensive Autism Care

Already Autism Health strives to provide fast access to services for families with special needs children, increasing successful outcomes.

One-Stop Facilities Management Services

The Scientific Group develops and leverages technology systems to deliver a high level of responsiveness to its corporate clients.

How Partnering With Private Equity Helped One Company Transform Care

By partnering with Boyne Capital, Infusion Associates was able to realize its vision for growth.

This Technology Company Wants to Improve Health Care

Cedar Gate Technologies' data-rich platform is helping industry players provide better care and making value-based care easier to manage.

The Fashion Business Model, Reimagined

Marcella is disrupting the designer fashion industry with its unique blend of timeless aesthetics, near-zero textile waste, and social impact.

Inc.POWER PARTNERS

These 359 companies are B2B superstars, helping your company do what it does best.

One Founder's Second Act in Hollywood

How VSS Capital Partners helped GreenSlate become the go-to payroll software provider for film and TV productions.

SHRINKAGE ALERT! WHY SO MANY CGP STARTUPS ARE SUDDENLY SLIPPING

Gone are the days of blank checks for hot new consumer packaged goods. Founders now face a gauntlet of challenges, from the boardroom to the grocery aisle to the shopping cart.

The Former Wall Street Analyst Teaching Wealth-Building to the Masses

Empify is a fintech startup providing financial education tools and resources for the 99 percent Wall Street often overlooks.

Connecting People and Local Organizations to Solve Social Needs

GroundGame.Health provides a holistic solution that scales one person at a time through human-to-human connection.