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Ink'

de Atramentis Ink

I have had the opportunity to use de Atramentis Ink, a line of inks designed by Dr. Franz-Josef Jansen in Germany.

Stores of Note

Charals - Vancouver

Charals in Vancouver celebrates 25 years of operation (Aug 2011)

Paradise Pen - Dallas

Another great visit to Novelli Pen in Rome. See Great Stores.

Pen Views

 

Carrying Pens in your shirt pocket, jacket pocket, pen case or pen roll.

Join or Visit a Pen Club- a great way to enjoy the company of others who also value the experience of owning a pen.

 

GREAT STORES | STORES OF NOTE

 

Glenn Marcus at Novelli Pen - RomeWe all search for that great pen store. That is the store that has a good selection of pens, creates a environment to encourages trying various pens before you buy, and has staff that know it may be a few visits before you are quite sure of the right pen. Part of the experience of writing with a fine pen is the actual purchase because the right pen is the one that fitst your hand, has a nib appropriate for your writing and is within an acceptable price range.

Glenn Marcus at Novelli Pen in rome. Great stores have selection and service provided by knowledgable staff.

On-line sales are a reality of life today. It can be great to snag a great deal off an on line source. But I prefer the experience of going into a pen store, trying out a number of pens, trying different nibs (they all write a little differently) and then making my selection.

There is usually that great closing: "What colour ink would you like with your pen?"

I enjoy visiting pen stores on our travels. We travel extensively in France and Italy. We have traveled so much we even do travel consulting (www.marcustravel.com) and have put together great trips for folks.

Great pen stores are listed by the following countries: