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Airbus to Qatar: Sorry. Not Sorry

"In a sign of its growing leverage over customers, the plane maker is canceling the contentious carrier’s orders"

$100 Oil Is About to Get Messy

With crude near its highest price in a decade, businesses are rushing to pass along costs

To Pick Up a Pen

I was so desperate that I almost was willing to give up all of my artisan-designed Montegrappas and Viscontis in return for a lowly Bic ballpoint ($8.79 per dozen).

SHIFTING LOYALTIES

The pandemic is reshaping CONSUMER BEHAVIOR. Shoppers have more choices than ever- and what they want are brands that share their values

Less Than Meets the Eye

Fat raises fail to keep the typical American worker afloat as consumer prices soar

Is Germany Still a Reliable U.S. Ally?

As Russia threatens Ukraine, Trump continues to casts a shadow over relations between Berlin and Washington

The Archives

Rewind

Appelboom Lands in Beantown

Two storied shop histories—Boston’s Bromfield Pen Shop and the Netherlands’ Appelboom—unite in a new U.S. shop location.

In Focus

THE NEWS IN PICTURES

Stylosuite: Serious Nibbage

From flexible to italic, nibmaster Les Sheely's expressive points help users find their own writing style.

Immune Boosting Foods

“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food," Hippocrates said. Since ancient times, humans around the world have looked to nature for both fuel and healing. Modern research shows many of the foods and herbs that people originally used as medicine, from South African hibiscus to Indian turmeric to Panamanian dark chocolate, still have immune-boosting health benefits today. Try integrating some of these tried-and-true remedies into your lifestyle, and eat to beat those winter flus.

Turning Points: McKenzie Penworks

Tough, sparkling, and unique, Tim McKenzie's DiamondCast resins are beloved by pen companies and collectors alike. Tough, sparkling, and unique, Tim McKenzie's DiamondCast resins are beloved by pen companies and collectors alike.

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PARTING SHOT

The Imagination and the Grandeur

After 15 years at the helm of Waldmann Pen, Stefan Schnirch is steering his legacy pen brand toward a secure future.

Florida's Latino Kingmakers

In a faceoff between Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis for the GOP nod in 2024, the state's Hispanic voters could be decisive

Luxury Brands and Colorverse: Making a Difference

At the 2021 Washington D.C. Fountain Pen SuperShow, South Korea's Colorverse and its U.S. distributor Luxury Brands of America premiered a new D.C. show ink with a special message and purpose.

Trends in 2022

The Tuscany collection of writing instruments from Germany's Waldmann Pen is a timeless design inspired by the graceful shape of Tuscan cypresses.

Going Back to Cali:The Los Angeles International Pen Show returns

February 2021 was a lonely time for Los Angeleno pen collectors as the Los Angeles International Pen Show was forced to cancel due to the pandemic.

Artisanal Expansions from Hardy Penwrights and Kanilea Pen Co.

In this issue, we feature the colorful, sparkling resins of the extremely popular DiamondCast series from McKenzie Penworks.

A Brief History of Fisher Space Pen

The ballpoint used by astronauts is also a fashion icon meant for everyday use. This is the story of how it came to be.

The Assault on Apple Daily

A newspaper’s demise shows how far China will go to bring Hong Kong into line

THE RISE OF THE UGLY SHOE EMPIRE

Bloated dad sneakers, furry sandals, and open-toed boots. How Deckers Outdoor is making billions selling uglycore footwear

The New Royalty of Junk Debt

They borrowed billions in an historic era of low rates. Now they’re getting credit upgrades

The $50 Million (And Up) Club

More ultraluxury homes are selling across the U.S. than ever before. Here’s what’s on the market now.

Merck's Fumble Gives Pfizer a Win

It shelved a 10-year-old drug that’s provided a key component in a rival’s $17 billion Covid pill

The Six-Month Haircut

Stop going from cut to cut, and build a road map for change

Samsung Reports Robust Profit Based on Chip Strength

Samsung Electronics Co. said Thursday its operating profit for the last quarter rose by more than 53% from the same period last year as it continued to thrive during the pandemic while relying on its dual strength in parts and finished products.

Do Niche News Sites Have The Secret to Success?

Spiffy online news outlets are hot again. Every month seems to welcome a new publication built on an established journalist’s existing audience.

Peering Behind An 18% Yield

Celsius promises big rewards if you let it hold your crypto. The risks you’re taking aren’t clear

Stealthy Healthy

Purveyors of clean food are trying a new tactic: Subterfuge.