Blog Review: Pencil Pages

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If pens and pencils are siblings, then pens are the sexy sister who gets all the attention.

But, pencils deserve love, too, and we know a guy who gives them all the respect they’ve earned. His name is Doug Martin, and he’s been running the Pencil Pages site for more than 15 years!

Pencil Pages is not actually a blog, but all the same, it is a tremendous resource for anyone who has even the slightest interest in one of our oldest ‘modern’ writing instruments. His site is packed with articles, photos, history lessons and even classified ads for pencil collectors.

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Sharpie’s New Line of Fun Markers

Sharpie 80s Glam Fine Point Markers

You know how some pens are strictly business, while others are made just for the sheer joy of creating something special with ink? Well, Sharpie, the ubiquitously cool range of pens and markers, has come out with several new products for back-to-school that are designed solely for fun

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Uni-ball Signo RT UMN-207 Review

Uni Ball UMN 207 Blue

Having just picked up a Uniball Signo 207 from my desk, it started me thinking about just how many different brands, types & sizes of pens there are.

Lets face it we all need pens, whether its for taking notes in the office, writing in your diary or something as simple as a shopping list, I personallycan’t see them going out of fashion any time soon.

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