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Matchbook Parker's 1964 World’s Fair Pavilion

Parker pavilion at the New York World’s Fair The world had not seen anything like it before – 80 nations, 24 states of the US of A and 45 plus corporations showcasing the apogee of their achieveme...

Vintage Montblanc 146 Review

By Request: A Favorite Pen Review by John Harwood So, why on earth are you reading this?  Why would you be interested in a stranger and his favorite fountain pen?  If I were asked this question, ...

Matchbook

Matchbook Advertising

Matchbook Advertising A "matchcover", or "matchbook cover", is a thin cardboard covering that folds over match sticks in a "book" or "pack" of matches. Covers have been used as a f...

Buying Your First Vintage Pen

A Simple Guide to Buying Your First Vintage Pen Buying a vintage pen, ah yes! You've been bitten by the fountain pen bug, you've seen beautiful nibs - whatever it may be that sparked your interest...

Pelikan M200 Citroenpers

This 2002 Pelikan M200 Limited Edition piston-filler in Mandarin Yellow also goes by the Citroenpers, as they were produced by special order from Citroenpers Publishers in Holland, as a gift to the...

On Point With Go Pens #51

If a pen is stained, does that mean it's completely ruined? Not at all! Although visually, it may be damaged, the pen is not entirely ruined. It's possible it can be restored and the stain(s...

Handwritten Post - Cacography

Cacography - we have all been there. Sometimes, I'm still there. Show us your cacography on our Facebook page!

Extraordinary Pens - Pregnant Parker

This 1910 Parker Model 47 Parker was nicknamed the "Pregnant Parker" because of the bulbous design of the alternating pearl slabs. These pearl slabs are soaked until soft so they can be so shaped -...

On Point With Go Pens #50

I recently bought a pen case with really tight elastics - is this safe for my pens? Many people store their pens in cases with elastics (sometimes single bands, sometimes double), and it's u...