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As I was driving to work on National Handwriting Day, listening to one of my favorite Mozart operas, an exciting idea came to me:  I should interview Pen Boutique's very own calligrapher, Linda Pe...

Lately, I've been noticing that I really enjoy the look and feel of faceted pens. From the humble Kaweco Sport, Faber-Castell Hexo, and TWSBI Diamond series, to the intriguing Caran d'Ache and ystu...

This week's article is part of a new series excitedly suggested to me by Pen Boutique owner Leena:  "Laura's Five Favorite Fountain Pens" in different price categories.  Maybe it should be called L...

Holiday Season at Pen Boutique is always a very exciting and busy time, and this year we have more going on than ever, with recent special events featuring John Ryan from Lamy, Nibmeister Kirk Spe...

I'm writing this blog article today as the pilot episode of my new YouTube show with Leila makes its premiere, and, to be honest, I'm feeling very angsty about it. I keep telling myself I should b...

[This article was first published in April, 2022, and updated with new content and photos on November 2nd, 2023.] Updated March 2024.  I have been secretly hoping that Leena and Raj would suggest I...

Welcome back for another week of pink! I have to admit, the idea of immersing myself in pink would have utterly nauseated me when I was younger. Not only was I a tomboy, it was also extremely impo...

Pink! The idea for this blog series came to me in a flash when I was lying in bed, and I hoped I'd remember everything in the morning. I usually think a lot more creatively at night, and, as my min...

This week, Pen Boutique owners Leena and Raj asked me to write about autumn! Autumn is a tricky time of year for me. While almost everyone I know adores fall, I have very ambivalent feelings about...