Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Best Writing Pens 2013




Best Writing Pens 2013

Author :  Ciera Boyd

Best Writing Pens 2013
Best Writing Pens 2013

                In less than two weeks from now the curtain will fall on what has been, if not an easy, then certainly a sensational, year for mankind. While this year has been plagued with more than its fair share of military conflicts, international incidents and heartbreaking circumstances, it is always important to remember the wonderful, beautiful, and truly surprising things that have come about amidst all the insanity. This year alone, American scientists managed to create a lab-grown ear using a 3-D printer, the world gained “two popes” with the resignation of Benedict XVI and the ascension of Francis I, the English line of succession became secure with the birth of Prince George of Cambridge, and China’s Jade Rabbit robotic rover became the first spacecraft to soft land on the moon since 1976. 

While it is admittedly not the most shocking of years, 2013 has certainly been no pushover when it comes to lists of accomplishments, and the Pen Boutique would like to end it with a list of our own. We’ve compiled (in no particular order) what we believe to be some of the finest and in demand pens of 2013. So enjoy this tour of this year’s crème de la crème, and keep in mind that while Christmas is only a few days away, it’s still not quite here yet, and personally, I believe this list boasts more than one nice little stocking stuffer. 

First at bat in the countdown is one of the fiercest and finest pens of the season:

           Namiki Falcon

Namiki Falcon
Namiki Falcon
The piece’s jet black barrel possesses a silky, smooth texture akin to the feeling of a falcon’s feathers. Its bold, dark look is elegantly accented with shined, gold trimmings, a gold clip and the Falcon’s crowning feature: a flexible, “hooded” 14k gold nib. The nib’s versatility provides a soft, flexible writing feel that that can create smooth, crisp, sweeping, or thin lines depending upon the writing style of each individual user. In keeping with its natural adaptability, the piece is also able to utilize not only Namiki cartridges but Namiki twist type converters. As the recipient of multiple awards and high acclaims from writing forum, the Namiki Falcon is the pen of choice for all writers and business professionals.

      Montblanc Meisterstuck

For generations, the Montblanc Pen Company has been known as a forerunner in the making of sophisticated, high quality writing instruments. Since the new millennium, the company has managed to become a world renowned purveyor of exclusive, luxury products. The peak of their accomplishments, however, undoubtedly lies in their famed Meisterstück Collection. This particular series boasts a wide assortment of pens of varying colors, accents, finishings and bands that, while distinctly unique unto themselves, still bear the tell-tale traits that mark them as a Meisterstück: a masterpiece. Those in the Meisterstück Collection bear slender, sturdy bodies made out of precious, jet black resin. These sleek midnight shades are complemented by either gold, silver or platinum trimmings.  Following its genesis, this striking product line has been the inspiration for hundreds of pen designs not only for the Montblanc Company itself, but for its competitors as well. As such, its revolutionary style has earned the Meisterstück Collection a reputation as one of the greatest writing instruments of the century.  
 
Montegrappa Fortuna Skull

Montegrappa Fortuna Skull
Montegrappa Fortuna Skull
To the ancient Romans, the immortal, cosmic personification of luck was embodied by the veiled goddess Fortuna. A representation of blind justice and the capriciousness of life, Fortuna’s affiliation with chance events have always been closely tied with virtue and strength of character. This ancient goddess, however, doles out bad luck with just as much fervency, as she does good luck, and it’s this darker side that has inspired Montegrappa’s Fortuna Skull Rollerball pen. The body of this piece is made of a smoky, black resin with fitted gunmetal grey accents. Alternating rows of skulls decorate the pen’s sleek barrel and a solitary, enchanting skull with Swarovski crystals as its teeth grace the top of the cap. The cap’s bottom bears a central band with an engraving of Montegrappa’s name while the cap’s dark silver clip boasts a rotating metal wheel. 

Edison Pens

Edison Pens
Edison Pens
The Edison Pen Company was founded by the Grays: a husband and wife team located in Milan, Ohio. Their pens are created with the utmost care and precision to ensure the highest quality product. In fact, the company itself has no standard, mass produced stock of pens waiting to be sold, nor does it even have an online store. All pens purchased directly from the company are custom made to the buyer’s specifications, down to the make, model and materials used. Despite their individuality, each of these home grown treasures writes with a buttery smooth ink flow that makes writing a pleasure. Made with all the love, dedication and care reminiscent of master artisans, this two-person team has dedicated themselves to making some of the finest, most distinct pens on the market. 

Monteverde One Touch Stylus

Monteverde One Touch Stylus
Monteverde One Touch Stylus
In today’s fast paced world, having the right tools at hand has become a crucial aspect of survival that borders on necessity. In response, Monteverde has created the OneTouch Stylus Fountain Pen, bringing together nine distinct tools into one premium quality instrument. The heavy, six-sided barrel houses a smooth, fountain pen tip made of German Iridium on one end and an ultra-sensitive touch screen stylus at the other. The barrel itself is made of enameled brass and is comprised of 3 different scale functions. Underneath the stylus lies a Phillips flathead screw driver. A chiseled, chrome-plated spring clip is the finishing touch to this high-functioning piece that, no matter the time, place or situation, is more than ready to handle more jobs than any other pen on the market. 

Montblanc Starwalker Carbon

Montblanc Starwalker Carbon
Montblanc Starwalker Carbon
With its beautiful craftsmanship, mystic design and undeniable charm, the Starwalker Carbon Medium Point Fountain Pen is one of Montblanc’s most beautiful designs to date. The body is wrapped in Montblanc’s signature precious black resin and features a daintily woven anthracite carbon fibre decoration. Platinum-plated furnishings are artfully complemented by the beautiful, crystal cap with a floating Montblanc snowflake in its center. The platinum-plated clip is embossed with Montblanc’s brand name and the pen’s individual serial number. The crystalline, monochrome-theme of the piece is brought together by the final accessory: a hand-crafted, 14k gold, rhodium-plated nib that adds the final glimmer to this truly remarkable piece. 

Faber Castell Ondoro Wood

Faber Castell Ondoro Wood
Faber Castell Ondoro Wood
The Ondoro Wood Fountain pen’s simplistic name and appearance belies the lovely uniqueness of this truly remarkable piece. The Ondoro is one of the first models of Faber-Castell’s new product line. Its barrel is made of a deep, earthy, smoked oak wood that is perfectly smooth to the touch. The wide, six-sided barrel is topped with a cap made of polished, chrome-plated metal accented by a spring-loaded metal clip. The Ondoro’s nib is made of high quality stainless steel that allows the ink to flow and flourish in smooth, crisp lines as the nib glides across a the paper. With a design that is no less elegant for its minimalism, the Ondoro is a product that will add a heavy dose of refinement to anyone’s stationery repertoire.

Waterman Carene

Waterman Carene
Waterman Carene
The Waterman Pen Company was established in 1884 in New York City by Lewis Edson Waterman and remains one of the only surviving first-generation fountain pen companies in the world. Ever since its creation, Waterman has worked to combine innovation, design and excellence in all its products. With unrivalled levels of quality and imagination, the grace and distinctiveness of Waterman collections has secured it a place at the heart of elegance and luxury. One of the most renowned and simplistically beautiful of its many collections is the Waterman Carene, known for its timeless, classical style. From the vibrant fountain pens of royal blue with silver accents to ballpoint pens with the muted sophistication of midnight black and gold trimmings, the Carene collection hosts a variety of pieces graced with subtlety and coated in luminous finishes that make them the perfect addition to any pen collection.

Cross Townsend Medalist

Cross Townsend Medalist
Cross Townsend Medalist
Bright, polished, and a poster child of chromatic elegance, the Cross Townsend Medalist collection is a sure-fired gold medal winner in any competition. The body of each piece is composed of polished chrome, accented by shimmering 24k gold-plated appointments and finishes. Though they are on the heavier side, they still retain an excellent sense of balance and evenness that makes writing a much smoother and more enjoyable experience for the user. 

With that, we present to you the final list of this year! The last call, the final countdown, the coup de grâce, etc., etc. It’s all coming to a close, and Pen Boutique backs each and every one of these pristine products with the full confidence that each one is perfect in its own right. Whether you’re just starting your collection, need just one special companion, or are adding one more trimming to your carefully cultivated collection, any one of these pieces would be a priceless addition to your stationery family. While this marks the end of 2013, 2014 is right around the corner, and there isn’t a doubt in the world that it’ll bring us more pens, memories, and heartfelt experiences than we could ever even imagine!


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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Human Rights Day

Today is #HumanRightsDay!
Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day

Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, without distinction of any kind, such as race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.

Tell us what you think about the future of Human Rights for the coming years ?

Photo Courtesy: Pemba Sherpa
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Monday, December 9, 2013

International Anti-Corruption Day 2013

International Anti-Corruption Day
International Anti-Corruption Day

‘Zero Corruption - 100% Development’ is the theme for the International Anti-Corruption Day held on 9 December.

Corruption is a serious crime that can undermine social and economic development in all societies.
No country, region or community is immune.

What are your Thoughts about "Your NO Counts" Campaign to mark Anti-Corruption Day ?



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Thursday, December 5, 2013

Enter in our Rare Filofax Black+Red Stitch organizer give away - Just for Holidays !

Enter in our Rare Filofax Black+Red Stitch organizer give away - Just for Holidays !

Rare Filofax Black+Red Stitch organizer give away - Just for Holidays
Rare Filofax Black+Red Stitch organizer give away - Just for Holidays

Happy Holidays. Wishing you every happiness this holiday season and through out the coming year.
We at Pen Boutique, Limited, USA, are organizing a Facebook  Rare Filofax Black+Red Stitch organizer give away - Just for Holidays !

Please participate in our contest and win exciting prize.


Hurry up & enter to Win !!

The contest starts on Thursday, December 5th and ends on December 11th, 2013.

Click Here For Entering Into  Rare Filofax Black+Red Stitch organizer give away : https://www.facebook.com/pensboutique/app_725802604098447

Prize include: 

Filofax Classic Black + Red Stitch Organizer, Rare and Discontinued Model

We are giving away 1 Filofax Organizer.  International customers are welcome to participate but shipping will be additional and you can also add it free to your any pending orders.

How To Enter :

Here are the instructions since some customers found it confusing:

1) Click on the link : https://www.facebook.com/pensboutique/app_725802604098447

2) Click on  the "Like" button to enter into GiveAway.  If you have already liked Penboutique's Facebook Page, then you have to just go to the next step. 


3) Scroll down and Fill the Form ,your name and email ( yeah, we have to know whom to give).  The terms and conditions are something which is required by Facebook for merchants as per their new rule.



4.Click Submit

That is it!    Now you have to wait until GiveAway Timeline Ends !

For more Info. Visit : Official Rules
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Official Rule Rare Filofax Black+Red Stitch organizer give away - Just for Holidays !

Official Rule Rare Filofax Black+Red Stitch organizer give away - Just for Holidays  !


Happy Holidays. Wishing you every happiness this holiday season and through out the coming year.

Click Here For Entering Into  Rare Filofax Black+Red Stitch organizer give away : https://www.facebook.com/pensboutique/app_725802604098447




  How to Enter - Click Here


Contest Timeline

December 5th 2013 12:00am
Contest begins! Form submissions will be accepted.


December 11th 2013 11:59pm
Contest submission ends, no entries will be accepted after this time.

December 14th 2013 10:00am
Valid Entry documentation begins!

December 15th 2013 6:00 pm
Valid Entry documentation ends!

December 18th   2013 11:00 am
Winners announced and “Establish Contact with Winner”
*This date is tentative and may be pushed off a few days
*Time is Eastern Daylight Time


The Prize

Filofax Classic Black + Red Stitch Organizer, Rare and Discontinued Model


Total GiveAway
1 winner


Shipping
Free shipping to Winners within USA.International participant shipping will be additional and you can also add it free to your any pending orders.


Eligibility

All the citizens from USA with valid Facebook ID are encouraged to participate.International customers are welcome to participate but shipping will be additional and you can also add it free to your any pending orders.


Winner Selection

There will be random selection of 1 winners from the total participation.We will use third party software to select the 1 random name/email address.

 More Legal Stuff

1.) This giveaway/contest is void where prohibited by law. The contestants assume the total responsibility of knowing their local laws in regard to Rare Filofax Black+Red Stitch organizer give away - Just for Holidays ! and are subject to any local, state, national or international laws. Friendship Circle accepts no responsibility for making these individual legal determinations.

2.) Winner are solely responsible for any taxes on their respective prizes.

3.) No substitution of prize is offered.

4.) Prizes are non-transferable.

5.) Prizes should be claimed within 30 days of the announcement of winner. Any claims made after 30 days will be considered void. Pen Boutique, Limited, USA, is not responsible for any such claims after that time.

6.) If a prize, or any portion thereof, cannot be awarded for any reason, Pen Boutique, Limited, USA, reserves the right to substitute a prize with another prize of equal or greater value. That determination will be made by Pen Boutique, Limited, USA.

7.) Winners must verify their email and shipping address when contacted via email address on file.

8.) Winners name may be used on future Pen Boutique, Limited, USA, marketing media, including, but not limited to Facebook, website & blog
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Thursday, November 14, 2013

Pen Boutique's Upcoming Events

Pen Boutique's Upcoming Events

  
# Pen Boutique's Annual Pen Show ( 15th and 16th November 2013 )
#  Pen Boutique's 9th year Anniversary


Pen Boutique's Annual Pen Show
Pen Boutique's Annual Pen Show
It is our 9th year Anniversary and more vendors are participating in give aways & raffles!!! NO pressure selling!!!

Come meet with us, chat, try out the new pens, existing pens, journals and try out the various new inks!!!!!

We welcome you and special gift of Parker Jotter pen will be provided.

We thank you from bottom of our hearts for all the support you all have given throughout these years. It would not have been possible without our beloved customers support....

 


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Monday, November 11, 2013

Veterans Day


                                       How Do You Observe Nov. 11, Veterans Day?

*Visit a veteran in a hospital or veterans home
*Attend a local Veterans Day ceremony
*Take advantage of Veterans Day sales
*Hang a flag outside your home
*Invite friends and family over for a Veterans Day feast


Veterans Day
Veterans Day
 
In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot.

-Mark Twain


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Friday, November 8, 2013

Enter in our Diplomat Aero Trivia Challenge !

Enter in our Diplomat Aero Trivia Challenge !
Facebook Trivia Challenge
Facebook Trivia Challenge

We at Pen Boutique, Limited, USA, are organizing a Facebook Diplomat Aero Trivia Challenge !. Please participate in our contest and win exciting prize.


Hurry up & enter to Win !!

The contest starts on Friday, November 8th and ends on November 21st, 2013.

Click Here For Entering Into Trivia Challenge : https://www.facebook.com/pensboutique/app_167380600137260

Prize include: 

Diplomat Aero Metallic Brown Mechanical Pencil worth $175
We are giving away 1 Diplomat Aero Metallic Brown Mechanical Pencil.  International customers are welcome to participate but shipping will be additional and you can also add it free to your any pending orders.

How To Enter :

Here are the instructions since some customers found it confusing:

1) Click on the link : https://www.facebook.com/pensboutique/app_167380600137260

2) Click on  the "Like" button to enter into Trivia Challenge.  If you have already liked Penboutique's Facebook Page, then you have to just go to the next step. 


3) Scroll down and enter  Trivia Question Answer ,your name and email ( yeah, we have to know whom to give).  The terms and conditions are something which is required by Facebook for merchants as per their new rule.


4.Click Submit

That is it!    Now you have to wait until Trivia Challenge Ends !

For more Info. Visit : Official Rules
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Official Rule Diplomat Aero Trivia Challenge !

Official Rule Diplomat Aero Trivia Challenge !

Click Here For Entering Into Trivia Challenge : https://www.facebook.com/pensboutique/app_167380600137260



Facebook Trivia Challenge
Facebook Trivia Challenge

  How to Enter - Click Here


Contest Timeline

November 8th 2013 12:00am
Contest begins! Form submissions will be accepted.


November 21st 2013 11:59pm
Contest submission ends, no entries will be accepted after this time.

November 23rd 2013 10:00am
Valid Entry documentation begins!

November 26th 2013 6:00 pm
Valid Entry documentation ends!

November 27th   2013 11:00 am
Winners announced and “Establish Contact with Winner”
*This date is tentative and may be pushed off a few days
*Time is Eastern Daylight Time


The Prize

Diplomat Aero Metallic Brown Mechanical Pencil worth $175


Total GiveAway
1 winner


Shipping
Free shipping to Winners within USA.International participant shipping will be additional and you can also add it free to your any pending orders.


Eligibility

All the citizens from USA with valid Facebook ID are encouraged to participate.International customers are welcome to participate but shipping will be additional and you can also add it free to your any pending orders.


Winner Selection

There will be random selection of 1 winners from the total participation.We will use third party software to select the 1 random name/email address.

 More Legal Stuff

1.) This giveaway/contest is void where prohibited by law. The contestants assume the total responsibility of knowing their local laws in regard to  Diplomat Aero Trivia Challenge and are subject to any local, state, national or international laws. Friendship Circle accepts no responsibility for making these individual legal determinations.

2.) Winner are solely responsible for any taxes on their respective prizes.

3.) No substitution of prize is offered.

4.) Prizes are non-transferable.

5.) Prizes should be claimed within 30 days of the announcement of winner. Any claims made after 30 days will be considered void. Pen Boutique, Limited, USA, is not responsible for any such claims after that time.

6.) If a prize, or any portion thereof, cannot be awarded for any reason, Pen Boutique, Limited, USA, reserves the right to substitute a prize with another prize of equal or greater value. That determination will be made by Pen Boutique, Limited, USA.

7.) Winners must verify their email and shipping address when contacted via email address on file.

8.) Winners name may be used on future Pen Boutique, Limited, USA, marketing media, including, but not limited to Facebook, website & blog
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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Enter in our Facebook Halloween Photo Contest !


"Have fun dressing up, getting candy, and getting scared. Wishing you  a fun Halloween."

We at Pen Boutique, Limited, USA, are organizing a Facebook Halloween Photo Contest !. Please participate in our contest and win Rare Sheaffer Book.

Show Us Your Halloween Photos ( Costume, Pet, Pumpkin or Recipe ).

The contest starts on Thursday, October 31st and ends on November 27th, 2013.

Click here to enter into Facebook Halloween Photo Contest ! : https://www.facebook.com/pensboutique/app_182451838610944


Prize include:
Rare Sheaffer Book Pen

We are giving away 1 Rare Sheaffer Book Pen.  International customers are welcome to participate but shipping will be additional and you can also add it free to your any pending orders.



Facebook Halloween Photo Contest
Facebook Halloween Photo Contest
For more Info. Visit : Official Rules



HOW TO ENTER :

1) Click on the link : https://www.facebook.com/pensboutique/app_182451838610944

2) Click on  the "Like" button.  If you already liked Penboutique's Facebook Page, then you have to just go to the next step.


3. Scroll down and Follow the 4 Steps,

Your Name and Email ( yeah, we have to know whom to give).

Select Photo

Describe Your Photo/Caption

Click Submit



  That is it!   Now your Photo is send to us for acceptance.

If your photo is selected for the contest, You will receive an e-mail confirmation within 24-Hours of submission.

 Please visit our Halloween Photo contest Facebook Album  to see your Halloween Photo and LIKE, COMMENT & Share Your Photo to increase your chance of winning. Bonus Point will be earned via Friend Invites. Please do Invite your friends and family for the Halloween Photo Contest.

For more Info. Visit : Official Rules
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Official Rule Facebook Halloween Photo Contest !

Facebook Halloween Photo Contest
Facebook Halloween Photo Contest

 
Click here to enter into Facebook Halloween Photo Contest : https://www.facebook.com/pensboutique/app_182451838610944


Contest Timeline

October 31st 2013 12:00am
Contest begins! Form + Photo submissions will be accepted.


November 27th 2013 11:59pm
Contest submission ends, no entries will be accepted after this time.

November 30th 2013 10:00am
Valid Entry documentation begins!

December 4th 2013 6:00 pm
Valid Entry documentation ends!

December 6th   2013 10:00 am
Winners announced and “Establish Contact with Winner”
*This date is tentative and may be pushed off a few days
*Time is Eastern Daylight Time


The Prize

Rare Sheaffer Book Pen


Total Winner
1 winner

Photo Acceptance 

* Original Recent or Old Halloween Photos( Costume , Pet , Pumpkin or Recipe )
*No Computer Generated Photos Will be Accepted.
*No Copy Right or Images From Internet will not be accepted.
*If somebody claims the Copy Right for Uploaded image your participation will be considered as invalid. 

Note: If your photo is selected for the contest, You will receive an e-mail confirmation within 24-Hours of submission. Please visit our Halloween Photo contest Facebook Album to see your Halloween Photo and LIKE, COMMENT & Share Your Photo to increase your chance of winning. Bonus Point will be earned via Friend Invites. Please do Invite your friends and family for the Halloween Photo Contest. 

Shipping
Free shipping to Winners within USA.International participant shipping will be additional and you can also add it free to your any pending orders.

Eligibility

All the citizens from USA with valid Facebook ID are encouraged to participate.International customers are welcome to participate but shipping will be additional and you can also add it free to your any pending orders.

Winner Selection

Winners will be selected based on total points gathered by your photo.We have our juries who judge the submitted photo at first and allocate points to individual contestant photo. We will use third party software to calculate the total point and finally Rank Individual Photo. Photo with most Likes, Comment and Share along with Invite a Friend counts for winning the prize.

Jury Gives the Point from range 1-100 depending upon Originality,Creativity,Funniest,Scariest and Description/Caption.

1 Likes = 1 Point

1 Valid Comment ( 1 Per Person ) = 2 Point

Share (1 Per Person ) = 2 Points

Invite a Friend = 2 Points

Photo Including Writing Instruments = 5 Points

Photo Including Our Physical Store in Background = 5 Points

Get your friends to like your photo(s). Please make note that the winner is primarily based on Ranking by the Page Owner or the Contest Moderator. The number of Likes on photo will improve your chances to be Ranked.


All images submitted must be the work of the individual submitting them. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

 More Legal Stuff

1.) This giveaway/contest is void where prohibited by law. The contestants assume the total responsibility of knowing their local laws in regard to Facebook Halloween Photo Contest and are subject to any local, state, national or international laws. Friendship Circle accepts no responsibility for making these individual legal determinations.

2.) Winner are solely responsible for any taxes on their respective prizes.

3.) No substitution of prize is offered.

4.) Prizes are non-transferable.

5.) Prizes should be claimed within 30 days of the announcement of winner. Any claims made after 30 days will be considered void. Pen Boutique, Limited, USA, is not responsible for any such claims after that time.

6.) If a prize, or any portion thereof, cannot be awarded for any reason, Pen Boutique, Limited, USA, reserves the right to substitute a prize with another prize of equal or greater value. That determination will be made by Pen Boutique, Limited, USA.

7.) Winners must verify their email and shipping address when contacted via email address on file.

8.) Winners name may be used on future Pen Boutique, Limited, USA, marketing media, including but not limited to Facebook, website & blog

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Saturday, September 21, 2013

International Peace Day‏


International Peace Day‏
International Peace Day‏
 

"It is not enough to teach children how to read, write and count. Education has to cultivate mutual respect for others and the world in which we live, and help people forge more just, inclusive and peaceful societies."
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon 
“Education for Peace”, yes….. we support.
Dedicated to Italian Journalist murdered in mogadisu in 1994, Delta release a limited edition of Peace Fountain pens  and we are offering a discount on those products on the occasion of International Day of Peace.

You might be interested in : 

1. Delta Peace Special LE w/vermeil trim Fountain Pen
2. Delta Peace Limited Edition Rollerball Pen
3. Delta Peace Limited Edition 18kt Nib Fountain Pen 
                                           


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Monday, September 16, 2013

Enter in our Graf Von Faber Castell Trivia Challenge !

Enter in our Graf Von Faber Castell Trivia Challenge !

Trivia Challenge
Trivia Challenge





We at Pen Boutique, Limited, USA, are organizing a Facebook Graf Von Faber Castell Trivia Challenge !. Please participate in our contest and win exciting prize.


Hurry up & enter to Win !!

The contest starts on Monday, September 16th and ends on September 30th, 2013.

Click Here For Entering Into Trivia Challenge : https://www.facebook.com/pensboutique/app_434198576697368

Prize include:
Graf Von Faber Castell Pure  Intuition Fountain Pen worth $400

We are giving away 1 Graf Von Faber Castell Pure  Intuition Fountain Pen.  International customers are welcome to participate but shipping will be additional and you can also add it free to your any pending orders.

Here are the instructions since some customers found it confusing:

1) Click on the link : https://www.facebook.com/pensboutique/app_434198576697368

2) Click on  the "Like" button.  If you already like Penboutique, then you have to just go to the next step.

3) Scroll down and enter  Trivia Question Answer ,your name and email ( yeah, we have to know whom to give).  The terms and conditions are something which is required by Facebook for merchants as per their new rule.


 That is it!    You are in!!!!!

For more Info. Visit : Official Rules




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World Ozone Layer Day


 
World Ozone Layer Day
World Ozone Layer Day
A Healthy Atmosphere, The Future We Want”.  The international institution UNEP, United Nations Environment Programme, is celebrating the international day for the Preservation of Ozone Layer, with this theme.
Pen Boutique supports the global efforts to minimize the emission sources that harm the protective ozone layer of our treasured home planet.
Together let's protect what protects us.
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Sunday, September 15, 2013

International Day of Democracy

International Day of Democracy
International Day of Democracy

The International Day of Democracy is celebrated in 162 countries with the single theme “Strengthening Voices for Democracy”.
Pen Boutique respects the rights of every individual to freely express their will & full participation in all aspects of their life.
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Thursday, August 22, 2013

Pilot Custom 823



By Wesley James Young

PilotCustom823
Pilot Custom 823

When I am asked what my favorite pen is, I always come back with the Namiki Custom 823. Now you are probably wondering what the name means. Thanks to that very same engine of procrastination which allows you to view this review, we can know the number represents year this pen was released, 82 years from the company’s founding in 1918, and the 30,000 yen price on that release date. As for the custom, well no one seems to have a good answer for that portion. My personal theory is that it is just there because the marketing people happened to pull that buzzword out of a hat. But don’t let the name drive your decision, this pen is more than an alphanumeric name.

Appearance & Design

Pilot Namiki Custom 823
Pilot Namiki Custom 823
 
The color is rich amber color unlike anything you have likely seen on the market. Now I am usually not drawn to gold but the gold-plated trim on this piece compliments the amber too well to pass it over. The clip also embraces a beautacious simplicity by having the company name in a light weight font over a tapering surface ending in a large ball.  In contrast, the name of the pen is engraved in a significantly heavier weight. The barrel is translucent allowing you to see the amount of ink inside of the pen, at least 2.2 ml at a complete fill. 

Pilot Pens
Pilot Pens

Now I will point out that posting this pen is not something I would recommend. You can but it does not sit well on the barrel in my experience. I do not mind because I do to post most of my pens but if you are the sort who must do so, bear in mind that this pen will probably not work will in that area.

Construction & Quality
The coloring of the resin is consist. The gold is plated properly. I find no flaws with the build quality of the pen. The clip is you typical tension clip and a rather tight one at that so it will stay in the shirt pocket unless you tell it otherwise. After some months of use, the plunger mechanism has not failed me yet, nor have I read of others having issues of that sort with this pen.

Nib & Performance

Namiki Custom 823
Namiki Custom 823
Pilot is a Japanese company, so think a size down in terms of nib with if you are used to Pelikan Pens or Lamy Pens.  The nib on this pen is a size 15 nib in 14k and it is a fantastic write. Pilot’s 14k nibs have one of the best balances of springiness and smoothness to deliver a satisfying write as I move across the page. Available sizes are Fine, Medium, and Broad.

Filling Mechanism
This pen fills by a plunger filling mechanism. All you have to do is unscrew the blind cap, pull back the plunger rod, put the pen in the ink and push down. Seconds later you have about 2/3rd’s of the pen full of ink. To get a compete fill, point the nib up and pull back on the rod till the plunger is just below the ink in the pen, then put the nib in the bottle and push down. 
Pilot Custom 823
Pilot Custom 823

Now some of you may notice the pen stops writing after a few minutes. This is not a problem with the pen but a result of the mechanism doing what it is supposed to. When the blind cap is fully screwed into the pen, the plunger cuts the feed off from the rest of the pen. To get the flow back in the nib, simply keep the blind cap unscrewed during extensive periods of writing.
The retail price is $360 ( our price is $288) . For that you get a box lined with silver colored cloth and a bottle of Pilot Blue ink. For a gold nibed fountain pen, that is not very high. For this pen, I think the price tag is thoroughly justifiable. Especially since this pen is a perfect everyday pen. Not too flashy, writes well, you can fill it on a Monday and likely see three or four Monday’s go by before you need to fill it again. If you’re like me and get bored with colors after a period of time, you will change them out long before you exhaust the ink in the pen.

Final Remarks
This is one of those pens every stylophile should have.


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