The Guide to All Things Pens
Sam 
If you’ve ever come across the phrase EDC pen, you might be wondering what this is and what you might use one of these pens for. There is a lot to learn when it comes to stationery, so let’s find out more! An EDC pen stands for “EveryDay Carry”, and it’s a pen that is … Read more
Have you ever come across the brand Tactile Turn? This company makes some amazing pens, but a lot of people have never heard of them, so what sets them apart from other pen manufacturers? Tactile Turn is a brand that is dedicated to creating the highest quality pens that they can. The brand offers a … Read more
Tactile Turn is quickly becoming one of my favorite pen brands. This past week I finally picked up Tactile Turn‘s current seasonal release – The Fairway. It cost $150, but I think it was money well spent. In this article, I want to quickly review and talk about this phenomenal pen! Tactile Turn Seasonal Releases … Read more
Have you heard the story that NASA supposedly spent millions of dollars developing a very special pen that could be used in the unique environment of space, while the Russians simply used a pencil? The joke is that Americans spend money needlessly on complicated solutions to simple problems. But believe it or not, this little … Read more
In the early 1960s, Parker launched the world’s first cartridge pen. The Parker 45. This pen took the world by storm, and over the next 20-years, Parker continued to refine the design of their pen. While the Parker 45 was properly discontinued in the mid-2000s, the pen is still used worldwide. It was one of … Read more
If you have heard of Tactile Turn you probably care about your writing utensils. You want both quality and performance. I now use a Tactile Turn pen as my go-to “everyday pen.” I absolutely love it! Hopefully, this article will help you see why they are some of the best pens on the market today. … Read more
Former President Barack Obama is an accomplished author with three books on the bestseller list. His most recent memoir, A Promised Land, published in 2020, sold 1.7 million copies in just its first week. So, it’s no wonder that people want to know more about Obama’s writing process, including his favorite choice of writing tools. … Read more
If you’ve ever lost your favorite pen (or had a colleague “borrow” it and never return it to your desk), you’ll know that not all pens are born equal. Some pens just have those special qualities that make them extra enjoyable to write with. The right pen is imperative for anyone who writes daily – … Read more
If you take a lot of notes and spend half your day scribbling, you may find yourself wondering what kind of pen is the best to use. It’s important to reduce the strain on your hand and fingers, and the right pen can do that – so are gel pens good for notes? Gel pens … Read more
Ballpoint pens are so unnoticeable because we see them every day. When you stop and look at it you may wonder how are ballpoint pens made? Ballpoint pens are made by melting plastic into molds for the barrel. The tips are made by stamping metal–usually brass. The ball at the tip is then pressed and … Read more