If you will be coming to the DC Pen Show this weekend, here’s some things to look for. Even if you’re not, some of the events will be broadcast or available online as well. So, if you’d like to feel a part of the excitement, here’s how: Susan Wirth Memorial On Saturday evening there will…
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Giveaway Winner: TiArto Pen
Our trusty random number generator has spoken and Christine is the winner of the BigiDesign TiArto Refill Friendly Pen. Congrats, Christine! I’ll be contacting you directly to arrange delivery. And a big thanks to BigiDesign for providing the pen for the giveaway.
Fashionable Friday: Secret Societies
Secret Societies have always existed. Groups were formed with a similar goal or passion. Sometimes their interests ran counter to the rest of society so they met in secret but sometimes they were created to eat, drink and have fun. There is a fascination with the symbols, hierarchy and culture that emerged from these groups…
News: What Happens Next
Okay, you forced my hand this week! Too much happened in the last 48 hours that made me HAVE to post a news post this week! NEWS of the WEIRD or NEWS of the WEEK — you decide! The Pen Addict received a Cease & Desist from the Scribble Pen. Pretty sure its about as…
Pencil Review: Yellow Pencil Showdown
I was totally inspired by my nephew’s back-to-school list this week. It included amongst handy wipes, kleenex and paper towels (who knew kids needed to provide those?) a box of #2 Ticonderoga yellow pencils. Well, you and I both know there are other pencils out there that are far superior to the Ticonderoga but is…
Links: News, Sharks & Penthouse Views
For the sake of efficiency this week, leading up to the D.C. Pen Show, I’m combining a few news articles with the links rather than separating them out into their own post this week. News: Goulet Pens is moving! Shipping will be affected during the week of August 8-12 so be sure to read their…
Fountain Pen Review: Ensso PIUMA Minimal Fountain Pens
The PIUMA Minimal Fountain Pen was originally a Kickstarter project but is now available directly from the ENSSO web site. The appeal of the PIUMA is the simplicity of the design. The shape is a simple cigar shape, available in three metals: black painted aluminum ($79),titanium (currently sold out) and brass ($99). The pens ship…