Holiday Time at Pen Boutique!

Holiday Time at Pen Boutique!

This week's blog is going to be a little different because our holiday season is so intense at Pen Boutique that I don't have time for my usual at-home photo shoots and long, in-depth writing sess...
...Laura's Favorite Pens this Year! (Part Three)

...Laura's Favorite Pens this Year! (Part Three)

At last, I am back to conclude my "Laura's Favorite Pens this Year!" series! First of all, I want to apologize for Part Three being late. I know some of you have been waiting. I was supposed to wr...
...Laura's Favorite Pens this Year! (Part Two)

...Laura's Favorite Pens this Year! (Part Two)

Last week, I shared my story about store owner Leena giving me an exciting and challenging new blog article assignment to write about my top 10 pens of 2022. Just to recap, I decided that I would f...
Getting Subjective... Laura's Favorite Pens this Year! (Part One)

Getting Subjective... Laura's Favorite Pens this Year! (Part One)

A Challenging Assignment I was very surprised by the blog article assignment that store owner Leena chose for me this time. The past week had been exceptionally busy because some of our staff was ...
Why are Montblancs so Special? ...Let's Begin with Meisterstück

Why are Montblancs so Special? ...Let's Begin with Meisterstück

I always get a little excited when a customer comes into the store to buy a Montblanc. I don't show it, of course. I play it cool. But secretly, even though I've been selling Montblancs at Pen Bout...
Falling for Fall, and Pen Boutique's Autumnal new Store Exclusive Pen

Falling for Fall, and Pen Boutique's Autumnal new Store Exclusive Pen

The first time I heard about our new store exclusive pen was when Pen Boutique owner Leena texted me a photo of it lying across the open pages of her notebook, with the explanation, "This is our MO...
So Many Sailors... Part Three!

So Many Sailors... Part Three!

At long last, it is time for the third installment of my "So Many Sailors...." Saga!  Everyone loves a trilogy, especially when the third episode is as exciting as this one. Not only do I have anot...
A Pilot Pen Geek's Dream - Comparing all 15 Nib Options!

A Pilot Pen Geek's Dream - Comparing all 15 Nib Options!

This week's topic is a little different from my usual, and it may seem boring to readers who aren't as much of a fountain pen geek as I am, but when store owner Leena asked me to write about it, I...
Store Visit from Cary of Kenro Industries!

Store Visit from Cary of Kenro Industries!

Last Thursday and Friday we had a very exciting event at our store:  a visit from Cary Yeager of Kenro Industries.  Kenro is the US distributor for some of the most interesting and innovative brand...