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The first manned journeys into space presented a whole host of challenges. Without Earth’s gravity and atmosphere, even the simplest of tasks became complicated. NASA had to figure out how astronau...

We are very excited for the recent release of the new state inks from Sailor! This release includes Maryland -- how exciting! It also includes Alaska as well!        The Maryland ink is inspired ...

One of the great things about fountain pens is the freedom that they give you to choose your ink. You are no longer limited to shades of blue, black, or red. However, the expansive possibilities ma...

Drawing with ink as an art form can be challenging. Familiar with the challenges of avoiding ink smudges when they write, left-handed artists may want to learn the tricks of the trade to make thei...

Coming Soon Coming in late April/May, we will be getting the new Lamy AL-Stars! The two new colors are the "Azure" and "Cosmic". The Azure is a soft, light icy grey blue. It reminds me of the skies...

Happy National Maryland Day! March 25th is National Maryland Day! Pen Boutique is located in Columbia, MD. Which is a little west of Baltimore. Marylanders are definitely prideful people of their ...

German pen manufacturer Pelikan is well-known for making high-end writing instruments. Founded in 1832 in Hanover, Germany by chemist Carl Hornemann, the company started as a color and ink factory...

One of my favorite parts of spring, aside from the sun staying out longer, is when the Cherry Blossoms start to bloom! The area I live in has a lot of cherry blossoms, and I love walking around my ...

Ink drawings can be very striking and impressive, with the bold lines standing in strong contrast to the white paper beneath. However, getting started with paper and ink can be daunting at first. ...