The Caran d’Ache company was founded in Geneva in 1915 by Arnold Schweitzer after he purchased the Ecridor Pencil Factory. The name of the company was changed to Caran d’Ache in 1924. The company was primarily known for mechanical and watercolor pencils, but they created the iconic 849 ballpoint in 1969. The review today is … Continue reading Caran d’Ache 849 Fountain Pen
Today’s review is of a new offering from the Noodler’s pen company. Noodler’s Pen is well known for their extensive variety of inks, offering a vast amount of colors, various water and cold resistance, politically inspired colors and logos, and the list goes on. They are also known for the variety of pens they offer, … Continue reading Noodler’s Boston Safety Pen in Black
Roy Conklin founded the Conklin Pen Company in 1898 in Toledo, Ohio. The company produced innovative writing tools with iconic filling systems such as the crescent filler. The company gained notoriety with the help of Mark Twain and his vocal support of their pens. In 2009, the Conklin name and brand were purchased by YAFA, … Continue reading Conklin Victory Fountain Pen
Michael’s Pen began in the early 1990’s when the founder, Michael, began designing ergonomic pens to improve his grip due to calluses on his fingers. After his first design, “The Worm Pen,” became a worldwide hit, he began expanding his product line and creating a wide range of writing implement designs. This review is of … Continue reading Michael’s Fat Boy S-Model Ballpoint Pen
WELCOME TO THE PHILADELPHIA PEN SHOW!!!!! The Annual Philadelphia Pen Show was held January 12th-14th at the Westin Hotel in Philadelphia, PA. This was my first year attending after hearing stories about how amazing it was. You could find everything from vintage pens to new, pencils, inks, papers, writing paraphernalia, classes, accessories, and the best … Continue reading PHILADELPHIA PEN SHOW RECAP
Welcome to The Baltimore-Washington International Pen Show!!!!! The Annual Baltimore-Washington International Pen Show was held March 2 – 4, 2018, at the Marriott Inner Harbor Camden Yards in Baltimore, MD. The show was run by Bert Oser and his staff from Bertram’s Inkwell of Rockville, MD. This was a new location for this show and … Continue reading BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL PEN SHOW RECAP
This is a review of the Diplomat Excellence A² Skyline Red Fountain Pen. Last year, I had the privilege to review the Diplomat Excellence A Skyline in blue as my first published fountain pen review. Diplomat Pen Company was purchased in 2017, and the new owners have revisited the company’s existing lines to make improvements. I … Continue reading Diplomat Excellence A2 Skyline Red Fountain Pen
Kaweco has been producing high-quality writing instruments in Germany since 1883. The company, which is known primarily for their “Sport” models of pocket pens and pencils, has a large range of writing implements ranging from entry level to “high-end.” Today I am reviewing the Kaweco Special brass fountain pen which was loaned to me from … Continue reading Kaweco Special Brass Fountain Pen
Roy Conklin founded the Conklin Pen Company in 1898 in Toledo, Ohio. The company produced innovative writing tools with iconic filling systems such as the crescent filler. The company gained notoriety with the help of Mark Twain and his vocal support of their pens. In 2009, the Conklin name and brand were purchased by YAFA, … Continue reading Conklin Amber Duragraph Fountain Pen Review
The Bexley Pen Company was founded in 1993 in Columbus, Ohio. They are known for making modern pens inspired by the “Golden Age of fountain pens.” This review is of the Bexley Demeter fountain pen in black with red accent rings, gold colored cap band, and a medium steel nib. 8/10 Packaging: The pen comes inside … Continue reading Bexley Demeter Fountain Pen Review
