Everything you ever wanted to know about pens, making them, reviews, history and selling them. In-Depth articles on making some of the special ones
Ordinary but necessary things in everyday life surround us every day. We are so accustomed to some that we do not notice their presence, but their absence is noticeable. These things can include a ballpoint pen. Despite increasing gadgets, cellular networks and electronic signatures. Manufacturers and shops of ballpoints such as the Parker jotter hold …
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The pens used for comparison and images on this page starting with the primary image: Herringbone Rollerball Royal Blue European Bright Pink European Black, Orange Euro Blue & Green Sierra Dragon Rollerball Ivory & Gold Fountain Pen Rollerball history starts in 1963 with the OHTO Japanese company. In 1981 they developed the first ceramic Rollerball pen. In …
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What is the meaning of the barber pole? The traditional colouring of a barber’s pole is red and white. The red strip represents blood, and the white stripe represents bandages. Historically, barbers were also surgeons, and the red and white stripes represented the blood and bandages they used while performing surgery. When did the barber …
Some ask me how I got into selling pens while at craft shows and websites. My personal journey started as a woodworker and then progressed to turn pens and sell them. Within, this article the best place to sell pens for a woodturner. There are two routes to go either the internet or local fairs, …
Who needs a pen in this digital age? If you need a pen, why a luxury pen? You might as well ask why anyone needs a watch or a leather handbag. Pens are perfect that says something about the recipient and the giver. Choosing the best pen brands to gift needs careful matching of style …
Expensive fountain pens can come in varying shapes, colours or sizes. They serve different purposes such as gifts along with writing tools. Pen’s size, shape, nib, ink colour affect the way you write. For your handwriting quality, you must choose the best pens. Pens have unique styles and manufactured from different materials. There are plastic, …
Although with a variety of designer ball points in the shop we also have British made pens both fountains and rollerballs, posted and non. These British fountain pens handmade in our UK workshops using traditional tool options, techniques. Without the use of computers or CNC, everything by hand and eye. Although we use hardwoods from around …
A few famous and inspiring quotes about pens and writing implements from well known and not so well-known people. Inspirational quotes to motivate, inspire or just think upon while using pens. Feel free to save the best quote for your office desk. With all written about pens if I have missed anything significant or a quotation just …
You may have seen them in stores and maybe own one or more, but do you know how these beautifully handcrafted pens are made? Let us start with an overview of how pens are made. First, choose the wood you will use from the large choice available. Then cut it to length two and one half …
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These handmade pens offer far more variety in both style and materials than the mass-produced fare from the big boys. The artisan can quickly make one-off pens or small batches with unique materials. [no_toc] The slimline pens that most pen turners make are adaptable to different styles and designs. Although not the best pen to …
