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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…

A beginner’s guide to the fountain pen nib

February 12, 2021 ♦

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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…

How to use Tombow brush pens for hand lettering

September 25, 2020 ♦

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‘Lettering’ is an umbrella term, used when talking about anything that involves the formation of letters! However, there are a plethora of different types of lettering to learn about. In this article, we will be focusing on hand lettering and the pens you can use to give the best results.…

Our German fountain pen range

September 16, 2020 ♦

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On the whole, German writing instruments are revered for being high quality products that provide a luxurious and reliable writing experience to pen aficionados worldwide. Here at The Pen Company, we stock a huge selection of fountain pens by German brands, including — but certainly not limited to —…

A review of Staedtler’s Pigment Liners

August 18, 2020 ♦

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As a fan of both writing and (amateur) drawing, it was only a matter of time until I added the highly regarded Staedtler Pigment Liners to my stationery collection. The Pigment Liners are available in black and a wide variety of colours. I knew I wanted the black fineliners for…

Which pens and pen brands do celebrities favour?

August 14, 2020 ♦

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Pens are the starting point for countless pieces of music, books, film scripts and plays. So, it is not a shock that celebrities are often pen lovers. From Boris Johnson to Emma Watson, many household names favour certain pen brands and create some of their most important work through the…

A guide to stylus pens

July 17, 2020 ♦

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Styluses have become increasingly popular in recent years alongside the rise of tablets and smartphones. Although many associate the stylus with the digital age, it has actually been around since 1300 B.C. In the past, philosophers and poets would draw or write on wax and clay tablets with one. Throughout…

Meet the brand: Caran d’Ache

June 12, 2020 ♦

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Throughout its history, Caran d’Ache has continually made pens to the highest standards. The brand produces a wide range of products including fountain pens, rollerball, and ballpoint pens, pen cases, and mechanical pencils across its collections. The history of Caran d’Ache Caran d’Ache is a family business founded in Geneva…

A guide to writing with a fountain pen

May 29, 2020 ♦

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Writing with a fountain pen takes a certain level of experimentation and practice — your success is also very much dependent on factors such as your pen, your paper, and your technique. So, writing with a fountain pen is a somewhat subjective experience. That being said, if you are struggling…

A guide to mechanical pencils

May 15, 2020 ♦

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Propelling pencils, also known as mechanical pencils, are a popular product on our site, so it’s time to dedicate a blog article to them. We sell a wide variety of pencils, including woodcase, clutch pencils, and mechanical pencils, but in this blog post we’ll focus exclusively on mechanical — or…