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  • Colorverse - Pure Pens

    Colorverse

    Made in Korea, Colorverse is created by a group of makers with years of knowhow. The inks are treated for hydration and antibacterial properties, so they don't dry or deteriorate...

    Ross Adams |

  • Parker - Pure Pens

    Parker

    An American producer of writing instruments, Parker was established in 1888, and now see their production solely based in France. Their range is perhaps one of the widest on the...

    Ross Adams |

  • Diamine - Pure Pens

    Diamine

    One of a diminishing number of UK-based ink producers, Diamine really are a jewel in the crown of the British fountain pen market. Established in 1864 in Liverpool, the company...

    Ross Adams |

  • TWSBI - Pure Pens

    TWSBI

    After manufacturing for other companies around the globe for over 50 years, it was decided they would produce pens for themselves and so TWSBI was born. The company had extensive...

    Ross Adams |

  • Ferris Wheel Press - Pure Pens

    Ferris Wheel Press

    Ferris Wheel Press is a design and stationery company based in Markham, Ontario, Canada.  They started out making fine stationery products around 10 years ago, constantly seeking innovation and refinement.

    Ross Adams |

  • J. Herbin - Pure Pens

    J. Herbin

    J Herbin is named after a French sailor called Jacques Herbin who made many journeys to India. He brought back a knowledge of the formulas for producing sealing waxes and...

    Ross Adams |

  • Visit our shop in South Wales - Pure Pens

    Visit our shop in South Wales

    We have been selling online since 2004 and have customers all over the world, but just because we are predominately an online mail-order shop, we do welcome people coming in...

    Ross Adams |

  • Pelikan Hanover Factory Visit - Pure Pens

    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.

    Ross Adams |

  • The Pelikan Souverän fountain pen - Pure Pens

    The Pelikan Souverän fountain pen

    The Pelikan Souverän fountain pen range is a truly iconic line within the fountain pen world. Featuring Pelikan’s signature striated (pin-striped) design and differentiated piston filling mechanism, it combines all...

    Ross Adams |

  • The Vicar of Baghdad and his Pelikan

    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...

    Ross Adams |

  • Waterman: A closer look - Pure Pens

    Waterman: A closer look

    France and America enjoy a proud history of collaboration: The Statue of Liberty, working together in search of world peace and countless joint ventures in the arts. One of the...

    Ross Adams |