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Fine Pens News

Pen Faire & Sale

by FLAX on May 1, 2012
Spring Pen Faire

Our semi-annual San Francisco Pen Faire and Sale returns Saturday, May 26, from 11am – 3pm. Representatives from select pen manufacturers will be on hand with their entire product line, and all will be offered at 20% off MSRP… More »

More New Stylish Fountain Pens

by Estela Fuentes on December 16, 2011
Pro Gear Lamé Violet 11-1226-350

Our Fine Pen assortment keeps growing! We have recently added three new brands to our selection; Sailor, Kaweco and Aurora. Classic pen makers bringing to you the art of fine writing… More »

Calligraphy Pens for All!

by Estela Fuentes on November 5, 2011
staedtler

Just in time for the holidays our Fine Pens Department has expanded its range of calligraphy pens with a 33-piece set by Staedtler. This is a great set for someone interested in learning calligraphy, and a bargain at under $20. The set includes four pens, five nibs, 20 ink cartridges, and press bar converter. It also comes with… More »

Create Custom Fountain Pen Inks

by Estela Fuentes on October 20, 2011
mix free feature photo

Swing by the Fine Pens Department and check out Platinum’s new Mix Free Inks! Available in nine vibrant colors, these fountain pen inks are designed with your creativity in mind. The dyes are specially formulated for mixing so the result is always a pure color, no muddy results like most inks when mixed. Platinum has also put together a… More »

Fountain Pens Make a Comeback

by Estela Fuentes on June 30, 2011
Flex Nib

Fountain pens can be a person’s best friend when trying to improve ones’ handwriting or for sketching on the road. Although their prices vary a nice pen with an array of uses can start as little as $15. Recently the popular Noodlers Ink company has brought to the pen market a wide selection of vintage inspired fountain pens… More »

A Multi-Media Ink, Noodler’s is a Favorite

by Leslie Flax on June 5, 2011
Noodler's Ink

I’ve been using fountain pens for over 30 years and love the way they feel in my hand; the flow of ink to paper when I express myself, the routine of filling and cleaning the pen. I’ve added to my collection over time, with calligraphy pens, sketch pens, gold nibbed and bottle and cartridge filled. Like a love affair… More »

Taccia Pens

by FLAX on April 1, 2011
Taccia, Alto

The Founder of Taccia believes that pens should be affordable, stylish, and well-built. We’ve found that they’ve met all those criteria and more. They have exciting pens for… More »