Sailor: A History
Sailor's history starts in 1911 by Mr Sakata and his brother. They founded the 'Sakata -Manufactory' to produce solid gold nibs. By 1917 the factory relocated to the nearby town...
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Sailor: A History
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U.S Presidents and their Pens
Over the years the Presidents of American have used a number of pens but during the leadership of Bill Clinton in the 1970's A.T. Cross became the official supplier of...
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Waterman: A History
A little look into the history of Waterman pens and how they have fought to remain one of the world's most known and loved brands. Lewis Edson Waterman from New York, is...
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Cross: A History
A.T. Cross was established in 1846 by founder Richard Cross in Providence, Rhode Island, making them one of the oldest pen manufacturers in the world. The early years of the...
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Fun Fountain Pen Facts
The first fountain pen recorded was requested by Fatmid Caliph Al-Mu'izz Ii-Din Allah. He wanted a pen that didn't leak over his hands and clothes. The oldest fountain pen known...
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Parker 51 Story
The Parker 51 was first introduced in 1941 and quickly became one of the best selling pens ever. This was down to its unique but stylish looks. Years in the making and...
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Onoto The Pen
Onoto are a British brand producing luxury fountain pens and accessories. They were first established in 1905, producing high-end fountain pens, by the De La Rue family who were one...
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Famous People and Their Fountain Pens
Many famous faces from the world of writing, entertainment and notable figures have been avid users of fountain pens. Lets take a look at some and their preferred pen of...
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Sheaffer History & New Ownership
Sheaffer was established in 1913, a year after Walter Sheaffer started to make pens in the back room of his jewellery shop in Fort Madison, Iowa. In 1930s, they were...
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Queen Elizabeth II's & King Charles III's Fountain Pens
There was much press coverage of the events which unfolded in the days after the queens death and much talk about the new King’s frustrations with his fountain pen at...
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Pelikan Hanover Factory Visit
We have visited the Pelikan factory three times in the 15 years we have been dealing with Pelikan and after the first trip, we wrote about our visit.
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The Vicar of Baghdad and his Pelikan
The Reverend, Canon, Dr Andrew White has, over the years, been a pivotal figure in the fight for peace and religious tolerance in the Middle East. Having spent his early...
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