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Faber-Castell Ondoro fountain pen review

June 7, 2017 ♦

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I’ve been a fan of Faber-Castell since very early on in my fountain pen obsession interest. The Ambition was one of the first fountain pens I bought and it remains, many years later, one of my favourites. Since then I’ve acquired examples of all their modern range, finally completing the…

How to write a limerick

June 7, 2017 ♦

Creative Writing

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Whether you are a writer, a poet or a complete newbie when it comes to creative writing, a limerick is a great place to start; they are fun, short, and sometimes (often) a little bit shameless! Read on to learn how to write one, and see some examples. Writing a…

How to master the to-do list

June 1, 2017 ♦

General

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The to-do list may seem old-fashioned, but it is still just as relevant in today’s society as it has always been – perhaps even more so with our busy lives, full of digital distractions. So, what is the best way to use a to-do list? Should you write one or…

Man has pens he ate 36 years ago removed from his stomach

May 17, 2017 ♦

News

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A 50-year-old man in Kunshan, eastern China, had two whole ballpoint pens removed from his intestines on 24th April this year, after a CT scan in February showed them lodged in his digestive system. Mr. Wang had swallowed the pens as a bizarre drunken bet when he was just 14…

Pen Habits: what do yours mean?

May 12, 2017 ♦

General, Pens

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We all use pens to write, but did you know that your behaviour regarding your pen can tell others a lot about your personality? The way you interact with your stationery can reveal more than you might think! How you hold your pen, which hand you write with, and if…

Day 7 Giveaway – National Stationery Week 2017

April 24, 2017 ♦

Competitions, National Stationery Week

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Enter the Day Seven Prize Draw Today is the last chance to win a Caran d’Ache ‘849’ ballpoint pen in our 2017 #NatStatWeek giveaway! To enter the day 7 draw to win a Caran d’Ache 849 ballpoint pen simply complete the Rafflecopter task below. For each task completed you will…

Day 6 Giveaway – National Stationery Week 2017

April 24, 2017 ♦

Competitions, National Stationery Week

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Enter the Day Six Prize Draw! To enter the day six draw to win a Caran d’Ache 849 ballpoint pen simply complete the Rafflecopter task below. For each task completed you will be given 1 entry to the draw – the more you complete the more entries you receive and…

Day 5 Giveaway – National Stationery Week 2017

April 24, 2017 ♦

Competitions, National Stationery Week

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Enter the Day Five Prize Draw! To enter the day five draw to win a Caran d’Ache 849 ballpoint pen simply complete the Rafflecopter task below. For each task completed you will be given 1 entry to the draw – the more you complete the more entries you receive and…

Day 4 Giveaway – National Stationery Week 2017

April 24, 2017 ♦

Competitions, National Stationery Week

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Enter the Day Four Prize Draw! To enter the day four draw to win a Caran d’Ache 849 ballpoint pen simply complete the Rafflecopter task below. For each task completed you will be given 1 entry to the draw – the more you complete the more entries you receive, and…

Day 3 Giveaway – National Stationery Week 2017

April 24, 2017 ♦

Competitions, National Stationery Week

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Enter the Day Three Prize Draw! To enter the day three draw to win a Caran d’Ache 849 ballpoint pen simply complete the Rafflecopter task below. For each task completed you will be given 1 entry to the draw – the more you complete the more entries you receive and…