January 2015 - The Pen Company Blog

How To Introduce Your Child To Calligraphy

January 30, 2015 ♦

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Children simply love to create! Whether they’re drawing, painting, sculpting or writing; there’s no greater sense of achievement for a child than when they are creative and end up with a finished “product” that they can proudly show their parents. But what about calligraphy? Although calligraphy might not be the…

What Is Pen Ink Made From?

January 27, 2015 ♦

Ballpoint Pens, Fountain Pens, Ink, Pens

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As pen lovers, we use ink every day, and lots of it; be it in our rollerballs, ballpoints or fountain pens. But have you ever stopped to think about what ink actually is and how it is manufactured? If not, why not take a minute or so now to explore…

Travel company releases handwriting survey on National Handwriting Day

January 23, 2015 ♦

Handwriting, National Stationery Week, Pens

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It’s no secret that we absolutely love pens here at the Pen Company, and in addition to this, one of our other great loves is handwriting; a topic which has featured many a time on our weekly blogs. It is with great interest therefore, that we can report some of…

4 essential tips for not losing your favourite pens

January 22, 2015 ♦

Pens

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We’ve all had that moment in life where we need a pen; we pat down our pockets, empty our bags out, then realise that we no longer own the pen we’re hunting for! As our heart sinks, we have to ask to borrow someone else’s pen. For me, this stationery-loss…

Creative writing tips for pen lovers

January 14, 2015 ♦

Creative Writing

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If you’re going to buy a pen online, whether it is a perfect Caran d’Ache or a stunning Diplomat, there’s no point investing hundreds of pounds in a tool if you can’t get a little enjoyment from it. From all the lovely people who buy from us, whether they are…

Three gadgets that will dominate 2015

January 5, 2015 ♦

Seasonal

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Over the past 12 months there have been a vast array of spectacular gadgets that have dominated the market. From smart devices that you wear on your wrist, to ones that you wear in the form of headwear, we’re pretty sure that the smart market is moving away from jean…