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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Sheaffer's History
By Michael Randall
For many of us who love fountain pens, the time from their invention through to the 1950s and 1960s was the most interesting. When a fountain pen was as close...
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Blackwing Pencils - When a Pencil is More than Just a Pencil
By Michael Randall
To most people, a pencil is just a pencil. A simple tool, and useful, certainly, but not very interesting. Probably something they think they’ve somehow grown out of. Children work...
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How Diamine Ink is Made
By Michael Randall, 1 comment
January, 2022. A Friday. A grey and uninteresting Friday. But one that was about to become very interesting indeed, because two Cult Pens team members were about to be admitted...
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Bring new life to old photos with mt tape and Naomi Vona
By Anna Evans
Japanese washi tape - or mt tape - is incredibly versatile. It can be used to add interest to a multitude of objects, from notebooks and pens, to glass jars and mirrors,...
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Traveler's Notebooks - Why TRAVELER'S COMPANY Might Be Best for You
By Michael Randall
It's Michael again. We've talked about notebook covers before. Back when we first started stocking TRAVELER'S COMPANY, I half-joked that I was bound to end up switching to a Traveler's...
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Meet the Artist - Gav Bolt of High Boltage Customs
By Anna Evans
Gavin Bolt is the edgy genius behind one of our Penorama banners, which he created with his favourite marker - POSCA. He customises clothing, and you can see what he...
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70 Years of Midori
By Anna Evans
Midori - that manufacturer of superbly-made stationery - is 70 years old. Actually it's 72, having been established in Japan in 1950. But as you may have noticed, we've had some...
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Kaweco Revisited
By Anna Evans
Kaweco is one of those brands that was going strong - for a long time, actually, from 1883 - and then it wasn't. Its future wasn't too bright, but then...
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Platinum #3776 Bourgogne Review
By Anna Evans
Bourgogne, a region in France famous for its idyllic landscapes, stews and wine. So? How does this region have a relationship with the #3776? A good question and one I...
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What Do You Say In A Thank You Card? - Tree of Hearts
By Anna Evans
A guest blog from our friends at Tree of Hearts 'Dear Auntie Mabel, thank you for coming to our wedding. It was very kind and we liked your present. Lots...
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Journaling for your Mental Health
By Anna Evans
Journaling has been proven to have really positive effects on our mental health. Your journal can be a safe place to let out all your emotions, plan for your future...
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Cherie Did This
By Anna Evans
Cherie Jerrard - illustrator, fashion designer, dance instructor - is a very colourful (and very clever) person! She's designed our Penorama banner and has experimented with Rohrer & Klinger inks...
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Beginner's Guide to Mechanical Pencils
By Michael Randall, 2 comments
If you haven’t made much use of mechanical pencils, you could be missing out on a useful little tool. They’re quick and easy to use, reliable, always sharp, and a...
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