What's New

Just got a sneak peak at the soon to be released OMAS 360 Vintage Red fountain pen and it instantly made my ... must have list

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I finally got back to Edmonton and has the opportunity to visit with Stylus Pens. A Great Pen Store. ... More

New Pens for 2012

Gifts for people who use pens? Easy

Pen Cases, Part of the experience of owning a valued pen.

Repairs, the bad part of own a pen

asa-gao - a bright, bold, blue by iroshizuku.

• asa-gao (Morning Glory Bleu)

Rohrer & Klingner

I just had the opportunity to try this ink, and I must say I am impressed.

Delta Dolcevita makes my collection.

I am regularly asked to provide comments on paper. That are many variables that impact the performance of paper, but I have now included a short section with information and comments on some of the better known paper in the Paper Section.

Welcome to Glenn's Pens

As an avid user of fountain pens I enjoy the writing experience of a fountain pen. The nib, flow of the ink, the characteristics of the line of ink on the page.

Pen Stores

I started the site as a source of information on pen stores and those that were Great Pen Stores. Through my travels I started collecting names and addresses of stores selling fountain pens. A listing of the pen stores is found in the Stores Directory. Great pen stores either have a selection, atmosphere and service that is of note.

When you come across a "Great Pen Store" or a great bottle of fountain pen ink or other pen accessory, send me an e-mail with your thoughts.

Since starting "Glenn's Pen's" and providing reviews on stores others have provided reviews of stores they have visited. The information on pens has expanded to fountain pen ink and the pen companies themselves.

Fountain Pen Ink

Ink is an important part of writing with a fountain pen, and I have developed a specific preference in what like I like. Ink reviews provide information on the colour, tone and writing characteristics of various inks.

Pen Manufacturers

I include information on pen manufacturers under Companies. Over the past years I have had the opportunity to meet and tour some of the great pen manufacturers of fountain pens located in France and Italy. In 2012 I will be visiting with Italian pen manufacturer, Delta Pen.

• Visit with Mongtegrappa Pen
• Visit to Visconti Pen Factory
• Visit to OMAS Pen Factory
• Visit to Stipula Pen Factory
• Visit to Aurora Pen Factory
• Visit to Waterman Pen Factory

Pens are to Use

Some of my pens currently in regular rotation.

• Arte Italiana OMAS
• Montegrappa Extra 1930
• Delta Dolcevita
• Waterman Man 100
• Stipula Fiosole
• Visconti Opera Club
• Aurora Tantalum

Some of the pens going through their rotation!

 

2011 marks the 80th Anniversary of the Arte Italiana line by OMAS

My Montegrappa Extra 1930 is back from repairs. Good to have this pen home!

An iconic pen, the Delta Dolcevita. I have admired this pen for many years while travelling in Italy. Good to have one in my collection.

Waterman pens are those of which I have had the least repairs over the many years of writing with pens. The Man 100 Opera is a personal favorite.

The Stipula Eutruria Fiosole is a beautiful pen that I brought back as a memory of my 2011 trip to Paris!

I received the stunning blue Visconti Opera Club from Visconti, never available in the stores, this is a cherished pen.

Aurora Tantalum is a classic pen with style and lines that just will never look out of place.

 

OMAS Anniversary

2011 was the 80th Anniversary of the famous OMAS Arte Italaliana Line. More information on the line and the special Anniversary Pens.

Your pen, an expression of you.