It’s a debate as old as time and has had the world’s finest intellectuals at war for years – what is better to write with, fountain pens or ballpoint pens? Okay, maybe it’s not that serious, but if ...

At its most basic, a pen has to do just one thing, but there are so many reasons to choose one over another. Does it glide along the page, or does it drag? Does the ink flow in a smooth line, or is it ...

You might expect that email and the ballpoint pen had killed the fountain pen. But sales are rising, so is the fountain pen a curious example of an old-fashioned object surviving the winds of change?

The impact of digitalisation on society has resulted in handwritten notes, letters and reminders trailing off into obscurity. Gone are the days of quills, ink and crumpled-up pieces of paper thrown ...

When do you actually become a Pen Guy? Similar to being Fashion Guy, Car Guy, or Watch Guy, it comes at a point in adulthood when you have enough self-respect to want better from everyday items. All ...

Would you pay $180 for a new type of writing instrument? Image via The New York Times On a crisp fall morning in late October 1945, approximately 5,000 shoppers rushed the 32 nd street Gimbel’s ...

Recently, Bic launched a campaign to “save handwriting.” Named “Fight for Your Write,” it includes a pledge to “encourage the act of handwriting” in the pledge-taker’s home and community, and ...

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The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The impact of digitalisation on society has resulted in ...