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  • M200 and M205 Special Editions

    M200 and M205 Special Editions

    Over the years Pelikan have released many special edition pens, many of them limited editions which are no longer available to buy. Here is a complete list of the M200...

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  • 40 Years of Souveran Anniversary Fountain Pen

    40 Years of Souveran Anniversary Fountain Pen

    At the end of 2022 Pelikan released an anniversary fountain pen to honour 40 years of the Souveran. The Souveran M800 40 year Anniversary fountain pen is a tribute to...

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  • Sheaffer History & New Ownership

    Sheaffer History & New Ownership

    Sheaffer was established in 1913, a year after Walter Sheaffer started to make pens in the back room of his jewellery shop in Fort Madison, Iowa. In 1930s, they were...

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  • Esterbrook Custom Nib Program

    Esterbrook Custom Nib Program

    An apprentice to nibmeister John Mottishaw of Nibs.com for nearly four years, Gena’s nib work is derived from his style, but as she’s established Custom Nib Studio, her signature nibs...

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  • Best Beginners' Fountain Pens

    Best Beginners' Fountain Pens

    We often get asked which pen would be the best first forage into fountain pens. It may be the first pen at all, but it’s often the first pen since...

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  • Fountain Pen Buying Guide - Pure Pens

    Fountain Pen Buying Guide

    Fountain pens are the traditional type of pen and give the widest range of colour, materials and price. Most will have ink cartridges available to fit them but BE AWARE than some...

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  • Fountain Pen Inks: Standard, Waterproof or Iron Gall? - Pure Pens

    Fountain Pen Inks: Standard, Waterproof or Iron Gall?

    Throughout history, we’ve relied on the scribes of ancient figures to tell us the stories and actions of our forbearers. One thing those historical artifacts and pieces of writing have...

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  • Platinum - Pure Pens

    Platinum

    One of Japan's oldest and most recognised fountain pen brands was founded by Shunichi Nakata in 1919. They started out as a catalogue order business before being formally established as...

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  • Colorverse - Pure Pens

    Colorverse

    Made in Korea, Colorverse is created by a group of makers with years of knowhow. The inks are treated for hydration and antibacterial properties, so they don't dry or deteriorate...

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  • Parker - Pure Pens

    Parker

    An American producer of writing instruments, Parker was established in 1888, and now see their production solely based in France. Their range is perhaps one of the widest on the...

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  • Diamine - Pure Pens

    Diamine

    One of a diminishing number of UK-based ink producers, Diamine really are a jewel in the crown of the British fountain pen market. Established in 1864 in Liverpool, the company...

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