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A Beginner’s Guide to Eco-Friendly Stationery

May 27, 2021 ♦

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Eco-friendly stationery is a broad category that encompasses recycled and sustainable stationery, along with zero-waste gifts like eco-friendly notebooks that can be fully recycled once they have been used. The term applies to all kinds of green stationery, from eco-friendly pens and pencils, to recycled notebooks and ethical stationery gifts…

Handwritten letters for those living with cancer

April 30, 2021 ♦

Letter writing

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Few things are more isolating in life than living with a life-threatening illness; even those with a support network of family and friends around them can feel alone in company as people may tread on eggshells around them, treat them as a patient at all times, or choose not to…

A review of the Sailor 1911 Ringless fountain pen

April 14, 2021 ♦

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If there is something like a ‘most iconic’ pen shape out there, it is certainly the ‘cigar’ shape. And few pen manufacturers execute the ‘cigar’ in the excellence and variety in which Sailor does. The ‘cigar’ at Sailor is called 1911, and it comes in three sizes: the smallest one…

6 things you can write to a pen pal about

March 12, 2021 ♦

Pen Pals

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When it comes to letter writing, one of the most frequent questions we hear is, “What should I write to my pen pal about?” It seems that many of us love the idea of writing to someone but, when it comes down to it, we aren’t quite sure what we…

Meet the brand: Sailor

February 26, 2021 ♦

Meet the Brand

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Manufactured in Hiroshima, Japan, since the very start, Sailor pens are well-known as some of the finest and most elegant pens in the world — each created to a very high specification. It’s no secret that Sailor’s gold nibs are exceptional, and the company offers a wide range to suits…

A beginner’s guide to the fountain pen nib

February 12, 2021 ♦

Fountain Pens, Pens

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When buying a fountain pen, one of the most important aspects to consider is the fountain pen nib. Fountain pen nibs are the only part of the pen that touches the paper and are, therefore, fairly responsible for the overall writing experience. There is a lot of confusion surrounding nibs…

3 fun ways to stamp without using rubber stamps

January 29, 2021 ♦

Crafting

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During the pandemic, we have been enjoying some art and craft action here at The Pen Company. After all, what better way to relax at home than by writing and crafting with the family? A topic I don’t think we’ve touched on before on our blog is rubber stamping. Rubber…

Three simple methods to make faux wax seals

January 15, 2021 ♦

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Recently on the blog, we shared how to create traditional wax seals; however, it is also possible to create faux wax seals, and so that’s what we are going to share with you today. You might be wondering why anyone would want to make a faux wax seal. Well, if…

How to make a traditional wax seal

December 29, 2020 ♦

Letter writing

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Nothing finishes a letter or envelope off quite like a wax seal — they are attractive to look at and show the recipient that you put time and thought into your letter. In this article, we’ll take a quick look at the history of the wax seal and then explain…

How to choose your 2021 diary

December 8, 2020 ♦

Diaries

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2020 was a sad year and effectively a write-off for most, so many people are feeling a glimmer of hope when it comes to the thought of a fresh new year. What better way to plan your new year out than with a beautiful diary? In this article, we’ll walk…