Pen magazines are a great source of reference and always enjoyable to browse through for information and splendid photograph gazing.

We have a variety of back issues of magazines devoted to pen collectors. The list changes frequently, we hope you'll check back often!

Stylus Magazine

PLEASE NOTE: Stylus Magazine's premier issue was October-November 2003. Stylus Magazine went to quarterly publications in Spring 2009. In 2010 Stylus adopted an online format and the magazine ceased to be published in traditional magazine format. Stylus will continue to publish their very popular Stylus Annual as they have in the past.

Stylus 2011 Annual - Half Price! Stylus 2011 Annual - Stylus Magazine's 6th Annual filled with info on just about every modern pen maker today, plus info on vintage pens, too. Drool-worthy color photography throughout! Retail $24.95 While supplies last $12.48 STY-2011 Stylus 2011 Annual $12.48

Back issues of Stylus available

STYLUS- APRMAY04	Stylus Magazine, April-May 2004	$7
STYLUS- OCTNOV04	Stylus Magazine, October-November 2004	$7
STYLUS- APRMAY05	Stylus Magazine, April-May 2005	$7
STYLUS- FEBMAR06	Stylus Magazine, February-March 2006	$7
STYLUS- AUGSEP06	Stylus Magazine, August-September 2006	$7
STYLUS- DECJAN07	Stylus Magazine, December 2006 -January 2007	$7
STYLUS- FEBMAR07	Stylus Magazine, February-March 2007	$7
STYLUS- JUNJUL07	Stylus Magazine, June - July 2007	$7
STYLUS- AUGSEP07	Stylus Magazine, August - September 2007	$7
STYLUS- FEBMAR08	Stylus Magazine, February - March 2008	$7
STYLUS- APRMAY08	Stylus Magazine, April - May 2008	$7
STYLUS- JUNJUL08	Stylus Magazine, June - July 2008	$7
STYLUS- OCTNOV08	Stylus Magazine, October - November 2008	$7
STYLUS- DECJAN09	Stylus Magazine, December - January 2009	$7
STYLUS- FEBMAR09	Stylus Magazine, Spring 2009	$7
STYLUS- SPRING09	Stylus Magazine, February - March 2009	$7

Pen World International

PWI- JANFEB93	Pen World Magazine, January-February 1993	$7
PWI-SEP01	Pen World magazine,  September 2001	$7
PWI-NOV02	Pen World magazine,  November 2002	$7
PWI- APRMAY05	Pen World magazine,  April-May 2005	$7
PWI- SEP08	Pen World magazine, September 2008	$7
PWI-DEC08	Pen World magazine, December 2008	$7
PWI-FEB09	Pen World magazine, February 2009	$7
PWI-APR09	Pen World Magazine, April 2009	$7
PWI-OCT09	Pen World Magazine, October 2009	$7
PWI-DEC09	Pen World Magazine, December 2009	$7
PWI-FEB10	Pen World Magazine, February 2010	$7

Pen Fanciers Magazine

The PFC magazines are a great source of reference for collectors and are increasingly hard to find. Cliff and Judy Lawrence published the first Pen Fanciers newsletter in February 1978. Issues include articles on pen manufacturers, pen repair information and how to diagrams, photos of vintage pens, advertisements and ephemera, and the Pen Trading Post, a list of pens the Lawrences would offer up for sale. Starting in the early 1990s, the magazine became more of a an illustrated listing of pens for sale with fewer articles. PFC magazines are black and white publications, later ones sometimes had a sprinkling of color.

PFC Magazines were a stapled 8.5x11 inch two sided newsletter type format through October 1980. Then the format changed to 8.5x11 stapled magazine format through June 1983. The April, May and June 1983 issues had a yellow cover with black and red printing. The July 1983 - December 1984 issues were also stapled magazine format, but the size was reduced to 7x8.25 inches. There was a return to the 8.5x11 stapled magazine format in January 1985. The May 1985 - July 1986 issues were a stapled 6.25x8.25 size. October 1986 issue was the start of issues with red ink added to the black and white magazine. The November 1987 issue was the first with a full color cover.

Please order by issue number!

Penne Stilografiche

Used, but not abused copy of the book Penne Stilografiche/Fountain Pens written by Alex Fortis and Antonio Vannucchi. Bilingual Italian & English. Published by Chronicle Books in USA in 1995. 142 pages of vintage pens with full color photography on almost every page. Focus on European pens including Montblanc, OMAS, Aurora, Ancora and many others. Small format measures 5.25 x 6.5 inches, soft cover. Original Retail $12.95 This copy is in very good condition with just a light smudge on the front cover.

PENNE

Penne Stilografiche

$8

Waterman Past and Present
(The First Six Decades)
Written by Max Davis and Gary Lehrer

Available directly from Gary Lehrer at Go Pens. Please click here to order!

Ink Reservoir Writing Instruments
1905-2005

This book was written by Jeremy MR Collingridge, Alan J. Hobbs, L. Graham Hogg, Stephen F. Hull, Geoffrey E. Roe, Marc Van der Stricht and Michael West - all members of the Writing Equipment Society of England. The book was read at a presentation and joint meeting at the Science Museum in London by Geoffrey Roe in 2007.

The book brings readers up to date from 100 years ago when the Maginnis lectures were presented to the Society of Arts in London in a paper titled Reservoir, Fountain and Stylographic Pens which traced the history of writing instruments since Roman and Persian times.

There is detailed and rather extensive discussion of how pens work, diagrams and copies of older patents of filling systems through present day for fountain pens, ballpoints and other types of writing instruments. The book is divided into several sections; Heyday of the FP 1905-1945, Early BP Development 1905-1945, Post War Competition & Casualties 1945-1975, Era of Luxury Pens 1975-2005, Technical Overview. I have found it fascinating, but it is not light reading! Soft bound, 31 pages, 6.75 x 9.5 inches.

Sheaffer's 1934 Brochure Reprint

In 1934 Sheaffer distributed this brochure to dealers to enhance their knowledge and of course hopefully increase the sales of Sheaffer Pens. It discusses the difference between lever fill and vacuum fill pens, Feathertouch Writing & the platinum point and the Balance shape amongst other things. WA Sheaffer was quite the marketer and the last page of the brochure lists the 10 reasons why Sheaffer Pens, Pencils and Desk Sets are the most profitable for a dealer to sell. The brochure measures 5.5 x 8.5, 8 pages, cover is blue on heavy cream cover stock, inside pages are black and white. This brochure was reprinted by Frank Dubiel in 1987.

The Parker Vacumatic Book
Complimentary Vacumatic Blotter with each book while supplies last!

Written by Geoffrey Parker (great-grandson of George S. Parker the founder of Parker Pen), Dan Zazove (long time Parker collector and a co-organizer of the Chicago Pen Show) and David Shepherd (Parker collector and author of the Parker 51 and Parker Duofold books).

First Edition, copyright 2008, published by Surrenden Pens Limited in UK. Hardcover. 343 pages. Wonderful full color photographs throughout the book.

The Parker Vacumatic Book details the history of Parker's Vacumatic fountain pen from beginning to end! There are excerpts from Kenneth Parker's personal journal as well as Parker family history. Dave Ruderman, Parker's UK Director of History once again allowed the authors full access to the Parker Archives in Newhaven meaning there are many rare examples of Parker Vacumatics and variants shown. As with the previous Parker 51 and Parker Duofold books, the layout and design by Terry Shepherd is outstanding and is the perfect mix of text and photographs.

The book is divided into six sections as noted below:

History - the early Parker years through 1931, Great Depression, the Vacumatic filling system and more.

First Generation 1932-1936 - Vacuum Filler, Vacumatic, Parker in UK, Canada & Denmark, Golden Web and more.

Second Generation 1937-1941 - Speedline filler, Maximas, Star clips, Blue Diamond, Shadow Wave, 51 development and more.

Third Generation 1942-1948 - Vacufold, Jewelers Bands, Push Cap Vacumatics, Red Bands, VS and more.

Design - patents, anatomy of a Vacumatic, filling instructions, colors, imprints, clips, Quink Ink and more.

Marketing - Advertising and Marketing, Ripley's Believe it or Not, Parker codes, Store displays, Club 51 and more.

Collecting Fountain Pens
A Primer for Newer Collectors

This book is perfect for the newer collector! Lots of information on how to select pens, how to shop for pens, internet pen shopping, pen maintenance and much more. Sherrell and Joel have compiled an appendix listing many commonly found vintage pens which rates their collectibility and ease of repair. Privately published, copyright 2001, spiral bound, 45 pages. Autographed by the authors.

Collecting Pencils
Revised Second Edition

Written by Sue Courtier, Jane and Jim Marshall, Copyright Pen & Pencil Gallery, England. This book comprehensively covers early pencils by classifying into style, shape and material. Porte crayons, cedar holders, sliders, telescopic, droppers. Ornamental, novelty pencils and just about any other collectible style of pencil you may encounter. The authors touch on pencils contemporary to vintage fountain pens - Parker Eversharp and others, but mechanical pencils are not the focus of this book. Soft bound, 66 pages, published in England.

The Catalogue of American Mechanical Pencils
Available directly from the author Jonathan Veley

Released in 2011, this hardbound book with over 600 full color photographs is a mechanical pencil lovers dream reference book! Click the book photo to the left to view complete details and purchase directly from Jonathan Veley's website.

Write Now - A complete self teaching program for better handwriting, Getty and Dubay, copyright 1991, 3rd edition, published by Continuing Education Press - Portland State University, softbound, 96 pages.

Your poor handwriting isn't your fault! The handwriting most of us were taught was simply not designed to accomplish the necessary combination of legibility, speed, and ease.

Italic handwriting is easy and natural. Rhythmical patterns of sloping lines and ellipses follow the natural movement of the wrist. These handsome letterforms are as easy to write as they are to read.

Write faster and more legibly. These simple, narrow, slightly sloping letters were designed for both legibility and speed. Italic is a fast, and efficient and practical writing style that eliminates the loops and flourishes of conventional writing.

Send handwritten notes you can be proud of. Friends and business associates will appreciate receiving legible and distinctive handwritten messages.

Make a positive impression. Your handwriting style says a lot about you. Italic writing commands respect and makes a lasting statement about your style and competence.

We have many custom ground cursive italic fountain pens available that are perfect for learning cursive italic with the Write Now book.

Italic Letters - Calligraphy and Handwriting, Getty and Dubay, copyright 1992, published by Continuing Education Press - Portland State University, softbound, 128 pages.

Authors, Dubay and Getty take you through basic italic, formal italic, chancery italic then cursive italic, four classic hands that will earn you a lifetime of compliments in both your formal calligraphy and everyday handwriting. Once you have mastered the letterforms, the authors show you how to use your calligraphic skills to design and produce posters, invitations, letters, cards, booklets, and envelopes.

Italic Letters is for professional and amateur calligraphers, art teachers, and enthusiasts of the book arts. It's also for students, business people, homemakers; virtually anyone who wants to learn calligraphy and improve handwriting legibility. In this age of computer-generated letters and forms, people admire more than ever the beauty and personal impact of handwritten communication.

Perfect for Practicing Penmanship!

We have some transparent copy sheets available that are the perfect size for practicing your penmanship skills. Slide one of these under a plain piece of paper and trace away, before you know it, you won't be tracing anymore!

Each measures about 4 x 8 inches and is printed in black on translucent paper. Two alphabets to choose from!

COPY-BUS	Transparent copy sheet, business cursive writing	$1

COPY-ART	Transparent copy sheet, artistic/ornamental writing	$1

Tamblyn's Home Instructor in Penmanship

Frederick William Tamblyn (1870-1947) was a master penman and founder of the Tamblyn Studio in Kansas City, later to become Ziller of Kansas City and still in operation today.

Ziller of KC took on the task of having Tamblyn's original book "Home Instructor in Penmanship" reprinted. This book was last published (7th edition) in 1938. The new 8th Edition is now in it's second printing in 2008. Aside from the original book contents, also included is a biography of Tamblyn and 25 pages of Tamblyn's original works that were housed in the archives at Ziller.

In addition to Practical Business Writing (which is what most of us do!), there are also instructions and lessons on Artistic Writing, Engravers Script and over 10 other forms of ornamental writing. Nice section of how to make those beautiful bird flourishes, too.

The book is professionally printed, large spiral binding so the book is practical to use - it lays flat. New cover format with the 8th Edition 2008 covers the spiral on outside binding edge so you know immediately this is the book you're looking for on the bookshelf! Most importantly 174 pages of instruction and illustrations of how to achieve good penmanship. Of course, you'll have to devote some practice time.

Business Writing
Book One - At Home with Artistic Penwork

Stephen A. Ziller, published by Ziller of Kansas City, Ninth Printing 1983, softbound, 64 pages. A complete legible writing course designed for home or classroom use. Includes info on desk posture, proper method to hold your pen, rhythm and more. A complete book with extensive exercises and lessons to improve basic business penmanship. Basic business writing is the cursive writing most of us learned in grade school and the most practical for everyday writing today.

Artistic Writing
Book Two - At Home with Artistic Penwork

Stephen A. Ziller, published by Ziller of Kansas City, Third Printing 1994, softbound, 32 pages. A complete course on ornamental penmanship for classroom or home. Information on appropriate materials, hand motion and form is included. This book focuses on lessons and drills to learn the Ziller Artistic Alphabet. This style of writing is often referred to as ornamental penmanship, similar styles are Spencerian and Zanerian writing which include many flourishes.

Card Writing
Book Three - At Home with Artistic Penwork

Stephen A. Ziller, published by Stephen A. Ziller, Tamblyn School of Penmanship, Second Printing 1953, softbound, 32 pages. Book Three of the Ziller Penmanship series is devoted to learning Card Writing. Card Writing was not just popular, but a means of earning a living for many penmen during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Everyone had a calling card! I recall a friend telling me that his grandfather, an accomplished penman, would stand on downtown street corners in the early 1900s and pen calling cards for a penny.

Engrossing Alphabets
Book Four - At Home with Artistic Penwork

Stephen A. Ziller, published by Ziller of Kansas City, Second Printing 1955, softbound, 32 pages. Engrossing alphabets were used primarily, although not exclusively, for penning names in certificates and official documents. Book Four includes instructions for learning: Modified Old English, Medieval, Old English, Engrossers' Text, Italian Style, Modified French Roundhand, Broad Pen Roman, Engravers Script, Hand Made Old Style Classic Roman and Gothic.

Bird and Design Flourishing
Book Five - At Home with Artistic Penwork

Stephen A. Ziller, published by Ziller of Kansas City, Third Printing 2001, softbound, 32 pages. Bird designs and flourishes have been used by penmen for decades to add grace and beauty to a lettering masterpiece and bird designs are a work of art in themselves. There are 48 different bird designs and flourishes reproduced in this book along with instructions on how to execute them.

Ink Bottles & Inkwells by Covill

Ink Bottles & Inkwells, William Covill, 1971, hardcover, 431 pages, published in USA. Covill wrote what is still considered by many as the ink bottle collector's best guide. Although titled Ink Bottles and Inkwells, the inkwell part is minor with ink bottles detailed on the majority of the 431 page book. There are 1,780 different black and white photos of different ink bottles, inkwells and related writing items such as sanders and glue bottles. Each carries a short but precise description of the bottle including style of bottle, color and identifying marks. Historical ink bottle manufacturer info included. This book is sought after with its wealth of photos of early ink bottles.

No dust jacket, book is bound in a medium green fabric, the name Saulsburg and date 6/75 handwritten on first page. No other notations in the book.

History of Foley's Gold Pens with Illustrations

This is a reprint of the Foley 1875 catalogue with many additional comments and information. Jim acknowledges The Thomas Jefferson Library in Monticello, Michael Finlay and Prescott Smith for assistance in editing this book. Soft bound, 42 pages, published in England. Includes info on Foley's product range, dip pen holders of various style and materials including silver, ivory, pearl and gold, pencils, cases & displays, testimonials and a magnificent illustrated series of the nib manufacture process. Full color.

Francis Mordan and the Everlasting Pen

Written by Samantha Grose and Jim Marshall. Catalogue pages and notes from 1892. Info included on Brahmah, Wollaston, Hawkins, Hyde, Cleveland and the Mordan companies. Notes of Frank Crosbie, Pens, Inks & Inkstands. Notes on gold dip pens and a section on Francis Mordan collectibles. Lovely illustrations and photographs presented in a very organized manner. Soft bound, 40 pages, published in England.

Sampson Mordan 1898 Catalogue

Reprint of the 1898 Sampson Mordan Catalogue with additional notes by Jim Marshall on Mordan. Great illustrations of pencil cases, penholders, toothpicks, cedar pencils, lead points and more. Soft bound, 26 pages, published in England.

Writing Accessories
with an emphasis on lesser known items

Jim Marshall, copyright 2009, softbound, 48 pages, published by The Pen & Pencil Gallery, England. This is Book No. 4 in Marshall's series of monographs devoted to antique pens, pencils and writing equipment. Writing Accessories covers a wide range of items including desks and writing cases, blotters, pen wipes, clips, spikes and pen supports, quill knives and much more. If an item was once used on a desk, chances are you'll find some info on it in this well written book. Excellent color photos throughout.

Collecting Inkwells, Marshall

Jim Marshall. Copyright 2007, softbound, 44 pages, published by The Pen & Pencil Gallery. The main emphasis in this book is on unusual inkwells, indeed many rare inkwells are described and photographed. The book is neatly organized by inkwell material (bronze, pewter, stone, wood, etc etc), by filling system (adjustable level, pivoting, etc) with a third section devoted to miscellaneous and unusual inkwells.

Penners, Etuis & Writing Compendia

Jim Marshall. Copyright 2007, softbound, 40 pages, published by The Pen & Pencil Gallery. The focus of this book is on early portable writing equipment from 1700 to 1850. There are many exquisite examples of penners, inkwells, compendiums and etuis.

The Quill Machines, 2nd Edition

Jim Marshall. Copyright 2007, softbound, 24 pages, published by The Pen & Pencil Gallery. Quill Machines are even more of niche collectible than vintage fountain pens! Includes information on the anatomy of a quill machine, less common quill machines and many rare quill cutters.

Guide to Fountain Pen Repairs

Frank Dubiel, spiral bound. Everything you wanted to know about repairing vintage fountain pens & probably a few things you didn't want to know, too! Whether you're just starting out with pen repairs or have been at it for awhile, this book has lots of helpful hints.

Pen Repair
Jim Marshall and Laurence Oldfield
2nd Edition - Revised

When this great book was first released in 2008, it sold out quickly. A new 2nd edition is now available and the authors didn't take the simple route and add a couple pics here and there and cover a couple of extra pens - they added over 70 new pages of pen repair info! They updated and revised some of the repair procedures and there are an additional 28 pens and pencils covered. There is also a hefty dose of pen history and info on a wide range of pen manufacturers. The cover is newly redesigned using a "Canadian Half Spiral" meaning the spiral binding is covered and you can now park the book on your bookshelf and see what the title is instead of staring at just another spiral binding.

Onoto Pen Repair

English Onoto aficionados Peter Crook, Steve Hull, Jim Marshall and Laurence Oldfield wrote this excellent reference on not only how to repair Onoto fountain pens, but included a detailed history as well. Great color photos throughout. Softbound, 34 pages, published by the Pen & Pencil Gallery in UK.

Eversharp Service Manual
1937 Repair Manual

This is the one of the more detailed pen service manuals ever published!

From 1937, an Eversharp Service Manual covering in incredible detail Dorics, Coronets, and other pens and also repeater pencils, with additional notes by Frank Dubiel. 8 1/2" x 11" in an unusual spiral bound "landscape" format the 38 pages, plus covers, are packed with information! About 100 illustrations and repair detail not seen elsewhere about piston fillers, adjustable nibs and the safety ink shut offs. (You will love the 500 year life claim on the packing units--although repairs to them are covered.)

It will take you hours to study the detailed photos and drawings. Reproduced on a state of the art $22,000 digital duplicator, the reprint looks far better and is easier to read than the finely printed original. While other manuals have been reprinted, this detailed a manual has not been offered before.

Whether you collect Eversharp or not, this is an excellent book to include in your repair reference library.

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