Informative Category

Introducing the Memobottle

21st January 2019

The story behind the Memo bottles is quite fascinating, and inspirational. Co-Founders Jesse Leeworthy and Jonathan Bryt were born and raised in a small coastal town in Melbourne, Australia. Over the last 60 years plastic has become a huge part of life. Water bottles, food packaging, toys, the list... read more

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Fun Facts, Informative

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Top 5 Most Affordable Fountain Pens

21st January 2019

Top 5 Most Affordable Fountain Pens   Having a fountain pen looks classy because it makes a statement. Writing is considered an art form and has been for many generations. With the technology we have today, there are some incredible pens out there which are worth millions. The choices... read more

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Fountain Pens, Fun Facts, Informative

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Dying Art of Writing

21st January 2019

What is writing? Writing is the art form used to express and structure, using symbols within languages in a readable form. A set of visible, tactile units in a systemic way used for the purpose of creating messages. The beauty of writing can be retrieved by everyone and anyone,... read more

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Best Pen Ideas and Concepts for the Future

21st January 2019

Pens have come a long way over the years. What initially started as sticks cavemen would use to mark a rock or draw in dirt has developed into the pen we know – a product used worldwide on a daily basis. A fairly recent development – Smart pens, offer... read more

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Informative, New Pens

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8 Simple way’s to Prevent your Hand Aching when Writing

21st January 2019

Often when faced with mountains of paperwork, homework or even just sketching, your hands will undoubtedly start to ache. Here are some useful everyday tips you can use to stop this from happening. 1)Take Breaks Taking small frequent breaks in a long session of writing or sketching will most... read more

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Fun Facts, Informative

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Paper Diaries vs Digital Planners and Online Calendars

21st January 2019

For years people have had to plan their time and keep some form of a diary and now there are more “planning” tools than ever. Initially starting as a plain paper book, the diary later evolved into a chronological dated book dedicated to each year. Now, with the rise... read more

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What is the write size?

21st January 2019

by Guest Writer Penn’orth. Pretty much everyone receives mailings. Most mailings end up in the recycle bin (destined to add to carbon emissions and waste resources). The junk mail I receive is shredded to be tossed into our compost bin in our garden. Every so often, there is something... read more

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How to clean a Fountain Pen

21st January 2019

Over time, dust, and other particles of dried ink can build up in the nib and feed. This can have a significant impact on how the pen preforms. You will find that the ink doesn’t flow as smoothly. This automatically makes you press harder on the surface you are... read more

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Fountain Pens, Informative

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A Blot on History – The Evolution of Ink

21st January 2019

Ink is employed in a myriad of differing and diverse situations, yet it has a singular task – that of conveying information from entity to another without the need for either to meet. Ink has to have a wide range of attributes, modified to suit the circumstances, but for... read more

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Solved! Who invented the fountain pen?

21st January 2019

Poking around on the internet recently, searching for some information about an obscure pen, I was not surprised to read some questionable statements, but was surprised at how many there were! I don’t confess to being the all-seeing oracle when it comes to fountain pens, but I have got... read more

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Is it Better to Type and Touch or Write and Mark?

21st January 2019

It has been said by students that physically writing down content makes it easier for the mind to remember simple details. For example, address, telephone numbers, names or even notes. Due to the amount of technology that is available to us nowadays (laptops, tablets and smartphones to name a... read more

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Ballpoint Pen, Fountain Pens, Informative, Review

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10 Touching Handwritten Love Letters by Famous People

21st January 2019

Nothing quite says I love you like a hand crafted letter declaring your love, straight from the heart. With the rise of technology, proclaiming your love in the form of a love letter is now somewhat deemed old fashioned. Besotted lovers now announce their romance via Social Media and... read more

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Fountain Pens, Fun Facts, Informative

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