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Hello everyone, my name is Laura and I've been working at Pen Boutique for a couple of months. I wrote our Elf on the Shelf Instagram posts during December and I also love doing our Ink Splats on Instagram. Now I'm going to start writing a weekly blog! I was an English major in college and have always loved writing, so I am very excited about my expanded social media role. We had a snow storm last night here in Maryland, so the store was closed today, and I think the perfect way to spend an unexpected snow day is...

I was looking for a fun pen for my kids (6 and 9) to use and learn cursive with. I decided to go with the Pelikan Pelikano and Pelikano Junior. They really are perfect for kids, or anyone just starting with fountain pens. They both are available in Right or Left Handed A (starter) nibs. The Pelikano also offers a Fine or Medium version. I like the ease of getting the pen ready to write - just a quick push and the ink cartridge popped right in. Pelikan Pelikano The colors are great as well - the Pelikano is available...

Pelikan Souverän M101N Tortoisehell Red Fountain Pen For the collectors amongst us, Pelikan began issuing the Special Edition M101N series as a throw-back to a line that was originally introduced in 1937. Now in its third Special Edition iteration, the Pelikan Souverän M101N Tortoisehell Red is the latest version to come out of Germany. These Special Edition pens pay homage to the lines and shape of the original piece while utilizing the best in modern technology and materials. The body itself is made of cellulose acetate and has a somewhat striated design with differing shades of brown inlaid on an...

Pelikan Souveran M600 Fountain Pen Pelikan has been manufacturing fountain pens for 85 years, and their experience shows in the Souveran M600 fountain pen. I acquired the black with blue stripe model in the photo several years ago, and it quickly became one of my favorites. The medium sized body and overall balance are great, the gold plated rings are very attractive, and the brass piston filling mechanism is a real pleasure to use. Probably the best feature is the two-tone 14 carat gold nib decorated with rhodium, which writes so very smoothly, even in fine or extra fine (mine...