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Keeping a diary or journal is an ancient tradition dating back to 10thcentury Japan, and has been common practice for many acclaimed creative individuals. Oscar Wilde, the 19th century playwright and ... Read More

Parker pens have established a leading reputation for top quality and design. From writing notes at school to taking exams at university, most of us have fond memories of our ‘trusty’ Parker. We t... Read More

Whether it be in prose writing, film and TV or even casual daily conversation, clichés litter our cultural landscape like a tall pile of papers battling a strong gust of wind. Most clichés however, ... Read More

Shiny metallic surfaces, aerodynamic lines and geometric patterns are the hallmarks of Art Deco design, which can also be said about Cross Pens . In fact, An Art Deco pen was developed by Cross in 19... Read More

  [caption id="attachment_1177" align="alignleft" width="350"] Conor's winning entry[/caption] Conor Collins won our #InkToWin competition with a wonderfully creative and personal artwork. ... Read More

Christmas time is here once again, which means it’s time to get in touch with your friends and family to wish them all the best for the festive season. Why not make things extra special by adding a ... Read More

From Montblanc to Sailor Inks and Kaweco to Pelikan, as the year draws to a close Pen Heaven talks with some of the most prolific pen bloggers to see what got them scribbling over the last 12 mont... Read More

On the 15th October 2014 we launched an art competition, inviting you to create a piece of artwork using ink. Just over 1 month later the competition closed, and we were delighted to receive 73 wonde... Read More

Buying a pen for someone else can feel daunting, given the huge choice and personal nature of a pen. The author Paulo Coelho described the pen as ‘….an extension of the writer's hand and desire’... Read More