September 2022 - The Pen Company Blog

When to use a pen grip

September 26, 2022 ♦

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Using a pen or pencil grip is an excellent way to help improve your pencil grasp and handwriting. Both adults and children can use pen grips. A pencil grip teaches the child how to correctly hold a pen and form neater letters in the early years. Adults may use a…

Things to label around the home

September 15, 2022 ♦

Art & Crafts

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Maintaining an organised home is no easy task, especially if you’ve got little ones running around or when life gets in the way. Homemade labels are a great way to locate items, so you don’t waste hours searching through drawers and cupboards to find them. Sorting and labelling also keep…

Caran d’Ache Ecridor “Retro” fountain pen review

September 13, 2022 ♦

Expert Advice & Product Reviews

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Caran d’Ache is a well-known fountain pen maker primarily famous for the “849” ballpoint pen, one of the most iconic stationery objects ever made. For quite some time, the recognizably hexagonal-shaped writing instrument is also available as an entry-level fountain pen. One step up the ladder in the mid-tier level,…

Everything you need to know about brush calligraphy

September 12, 2022 ♦

Calligraphy, Calligraphy Pens

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Traditional calligraphy is an intricate technique to master, but a healthy dab of dedication will give your writing an exquisite, elegant look. Unsurprisingly, jumping into this hobby nib-first can be a little intimidating for some. Maybe it’s time to turn the page and take a closer look at brush calligraphy.…