National Handwriting Day
By Louise Labithiotis, 2 comments
It may be a little ironic that I'm sitting here typing away on my PC about National Handwriting Day, a day - which as the name suggests - is about...
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The Best German Fountain Pen Brands
By Michael Randall
Germany is known all around the world for their quality manufacturing. For many historic reasons, the country has a strong education system, with an emphasis on technical and practical training....
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The Best American Fountain Pen Brands
By Michael Randall
Innovations in fountain pens have come from all over the world, but it’s certainly fair to say that many of the biggest names in fountain pen history were in the...
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Your Favourite Fountain Pens for Fountain Pen Day 2024
By Michael Randall
We could talk all day about our favourite fountain pens. And sometimes we do. Yes, we’re a lot of fun at parties. Though, come to think of it, we don’t...
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Inside the Cult Pens 2024 Advent Calendar
By Anna Evans
Countdown to Christmas with the Cult Pens Advent Calendar. Now look, usually these things are supposed to contain surprises, and if you know what's in it, it's not really a...
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Cult Pens Visits the Sailor Factory
By Anna Evans, 1 comment
Sailor is one of Japan’s most popular fountain pen brands and is definitely a Cult Pens favourite. Famous for truly exceptional nibs, iconic designs and an impressive schedule of new...
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A Visit to the Traveler's Factory in Tokyo
By Michael Randall
On an unassuming street in Nakameguro, 25 minutes south of Tokyo Station, stands the original Travelers Factory. The area has trendy vibes, and what could be more trendy than Traveler's Company?...
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Cult Pens Guide to Tokyo Stationery and Pen Shops
By Andy Foster
We know that Cult Pens customers love Japanese pens and stationery. From timeless writing instruments made by Sailor, Pilot and Platinum, beautiful inks, quality papers and journals from Midori MD, and pen cases from Lihit Lab. There are also...
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The Story of Benu
By Michael Randall
Benu was founded in 2016 when Alex Semanin and Kate Dmitrieva got together to make pens and accessories “for those who prefer bold, bright colours and new designs that are playful,...
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History of Retro 51 and the Tornado
By Michael Randall
Retro 51 pens are quite retro in style. There’s a bit of a hint in the name, really. The name isn’t a hint to when they were founded, though, that was...
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History of Cross
By Michael Randall, 1 comment
Back in the 1840s, Richard Cross, a jeweller from Birmingham, left the UK for Providence, Rhode Island, USA, where he founded the A.T. Cross Pencil Company in 1846. His company...
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Amy Loves POSCA!
By Michael Randall, 2 comments
I love POSCA! I mean it... I really, really love UNI POSCA paint markers. I have always had a love of drawing and painting. More recently dabbling in craft projects...
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March 2024 Pen Show - it's a wrap!
By Shopify API
London Pen Show organisers told us this was the best attended show yet, with all exhibitor tables sold out long before the show. That didn’t come as a surprise: we...
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