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  • National Handwriting Day

    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

    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

    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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  • Sailor factory

    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

    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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  • The Story of Benu

    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

    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

    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!

    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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