PEN WORLD - December 2021

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In this issue: From the new Imagination to the Grandeur to all its other pens in between, German pen company Waldmann is showing that, after over 100 years in existence, it still has some guilloche and lacquering tricks up its sleeve. With the space race taking a new turn, U.S. brand Fisher Space Pen uses its ingenuity to create space-age pens with contemporary stylishness. With DiamondCast resins, Tim McKenzie proves that one person can change the face of an industry. Appelboom Boston continues that city’s legacy of fine pen shops and Joost Appelboom’s legacy of fine pen salesmanship. Les Sheely creates some “serious nibbage” for professional scribes and amateurs alike through Stylosuite Writing Station. Plus: ring in the new year with pens, inks, and desk accessories from over 30 distinct brands in our “Trends in 2022” special section.

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).

2 mins

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.

1 min

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.

1 min

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.

2 mins

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.

6 mins

Turning Points: McKenzie Penworks

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

6 mins

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.

6 mins

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.

6 mins

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.

6 mins

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.

8 mins

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.

10+ mins

Stylosuite: Serious Nibbage

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

5 mins

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PEN WORLD Magazine Description:

Founded in 1987, Pen World is the premier niche luxury magazine of fine writing instruments and handwriting culture. Based in Houston, Texas and issued bi-monthly, Pen World entices both new and experienced pen connoisseurs to look at writing instruments in an unconventional way. In our pages, you will find contemporary fountain pens and other writing instruments at all price points, fine papers, inks, and desk accessories. Our long-form articles cover leading brands, vintage pens, pen-and-ink artists, how-to guides, and much more. If you love pens, then Pen World is the magazine for you.