Blog - Pen Boutique

Drawing with ink as an art form can be challenging. Familiar with the challenges of avoiding ink smudges when they write, left-handed artists may want to learn the tricks of the trade to make thei...

Coming Soon Coming in late April/May, we will be getting the new Lamy AL-Stars! The two new colors are the "Azure" and "Cosmic". The Azure is a soft, light icy grey blue. It reminds me of the skies...

Happy National Maryland Day! March 25th is National Maryland Day! Pen Boutique is located in Columbia, MD. Which is a little west of Baltimore. Marylanders are definitely prideful people of their ...

German pen manufacturer Pelikan is well-known for making high-end writing instruments. Founded in 1832 in Hanover, Germany by chemist Carl Hornemann, the company started as a color and ink factory...

One of my favorite parts of spring, aside from the sun staying out longer, is when the Cherry Blossoms start to bloom! The area I live in has a lot of cherry blossoms, and I love walking around my ...

Ink drawings can be very striking and impressive, with the bold lines standing in strong contrast to the white paper beneath. However, getting started with paper and ink can be daunting at first. ...

Spring 2021 Kaweco Skyline Lavender   Welcoming the new addition to the Skyline family is the new Kaweco Lavender that just came in! This color gives me some Spring Fever, and makes me miss the w...

TWSBI Eco Available in 13 Colors Specs: Description: One of the most affordable and well built piston filling pens that comes in a myriad of fun colors, perfect to start a collection with! Ni...

The art of calligraphy can be a fun and rewarding hobby. However, walking into a store to buy your first pen can be a little daunting. With so many pens, inks, and paper types to choose from, wher...