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I asked an AI bot to write an advert for a Parker 51.  At first glance it looks quite good but most of it could actually refer to any pen.  Here it is,if you can be bothered! Introducing the Parker 51 Pen: Redefining Elegance and Craftsmanship Experience the timeless allure of the Parker 51 Pen, a true masterpiece that combines exceptional craftsmanship, exquisite design, and flawless performance. Crafted for those who appreciate the art of writing, this legendary fountain pen has stood the test of time and remains an icon in the world of fine writing instruments. 🖋️ Unparalleled Writing...

The term 'Pocket Pen' is slightly confusing as, it could be argued, that any pen with a clip is designed to fasten to a pocket so is, almost by definition, a pocket pen. This is not merely a semantic issue though.  The fact is that many pens were much longer than the average pocket and a true 'pocket sized pen' was likely to be too short to appeal to a wide market. The ingenious solution, pioneered by the Japanese company, Pilot, was to make a pen with a very long cap and section, which would 'overlap' when capped, and a short...

I sometimes describe a pen as one that 'makes a statement', usually large and impressive pens or something quite quirky. A friend recently sent me a photograph of the ultimate pen in this respect, and it was, most certainly, making a statement. Here is Lek Walesa signing the Gdansk agreement with a giant ballpoint pen decorated with a picture of the newly elected Pope John Paul ll, (Karol Wojtyla, former archbishop of Krakow) It, no doubt, was a statement!  After the fall of communism ten years later Lek was elected president of Poland and won a Nobel Peace Prize, a true working...

I saw this for sale recently and remembered an article by Deb Gibson, in her excellent 'Goodwriters Pen' blog.  I thought it was, perhaps a couple of years ago but it was, actually, April 2014! How time flies.  Deb was less than complimentary about the pen, so much so that I decided, at the time, that I had to have one for my 'odd pen collection'.  So, nine years later.... Here it is: I'm so pleased that I managed to snag a fountain pen/ballpoint set, I think that, for sheer awfullness, the ballpoint comes out on top. The pens are machined...

Occasionally an item comes along that oozes quality and charm, here is one of them. Each of the three Silver sections are clearly hallmarked and have the warm, tactile feeling only found in Sterling silver. Although I used a dip pen, of much inferior quality, at school eons ago, I seem to have lost the skill, so I'm enjoying retraining with this georgeous set.