If you haven’t discovered the pen community on Massdrop yet, consider this just the push you need to rush over there right now.

Massdrop is sort of a Groupon for gear. Communities form around specific enthusiasms – pens, for instance – then come to a consensus on some of the best items in that category and score awesome deals on them.

Recent pen deals have included a Lamy Safari fountain pen and mechanical pencil combo for US$33, a package of two Pilot Varsity 12-packs for US$42, and a Monteverde Invincia fountain pen for US$45. Those are discounts of up to half off the usual prices.

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If we put down our mobile or stop tapping the keyboard & pick up a pen & paper we could learn a thing or two about ourselves.

Handwriting is a reflection of who we are, it’s an activity that gives us a chance to express ourselves & can give others an idea of what makes us tick. Our handwriting is unique, not many of us get much snail mail these days, but I bet you’d know at a glance if a letter dropped through the door that was from grandma, your brother or best friend.

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