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A Review of the Writing and Marking Instruments Market

February 28, 2020June 22, 2011 by Tony Bridges

A reminder that here at The Pen Vibe, we take our pens and pencils seriously when we caught up with an outstanding piece of analysis from Global Industry Analysts Inc.

A considerable increase in the application of hi-tech communication, and data transfer technologies over the past few years as we have all seen – hands up who does not use email? Yet despite this the writing instrument market continues to be active, innovative and growing and despite the electronic threat is still part of the daily routine for both the child at school and the guy in the office.

Review: Artline MultiPens

October 17, 2024June 13, 2011 by Tony Bridges

Let me just start by saying I love Artline Multipens. Since I got a set of these a few weeks ago, no surface in my apartment has been safe. Messages on the refrigerator, labels on all the storage boxes, reminder notes for my desk – they get used everywhere for everything.

Pen vs. Pen: Pentel EnerGel and Pentel EnerGel Deluxe

October 17, 2024June 3, 2011 by Peter Warrior: Pen & Pencil Expert

In the argument over the best gel ink pens, the Pilot G2 and the Uni Jetstream usually get the most attention. But there’s an overlooked contender that, in our opinion, could beat them both for writing quality and comfort.

That’s the Pentel EnerGel With the much loved Pentel Energel BL60 sadly no longer available in the EnerGel family, there are two versions that compete for the best of the best.

Blog Review: An Inkophile’s Blog

March 1, 2020June 1, 2011 by Tony Bridges

We’d like to take a moment to say happy birthday to Margana at An Inkophile’s Blog. Last month marked her third year exploring the shades and textures of fountain pen inks for her many fans.

Want to know the ins and outs of using online ink swatches to choose your colours? Need to know the right paper/ink combo for your journal? Looking for someone who shares your frustration with the mail system?

Then read her blog, and you’ll find it all.

Review: Artline EK 200 Fineliner

October 17, 2024May 27, 2011 by Peter Warrior: Pen & Pencil Expert

Sometimes you want a pen that does more than just write really well – you want one that’s fun to experiment and play with.

That may be the best way to describe the Artline 200 Fineliner range. These are not the kind of pens that are essential for every serious writer to have, the way maybe a good Parker is. But they’re a pleasant alternative to pull out and lighten up with once in a while.