2013-06-19T11:01:35-04:00 Zend_Feed_Writer http://www.jetpens.com/blog JetPens jetpens@jetpens.com http://www.jetpens.com JetPensBloghttp://feedburner.google.com

Thank you to all our fans for participating in our <a href="http://www.jetpens.com/blog/lamy-converter-set-giveaway/pt/487">Lamy Converter Set Giveaway</a>. We appreciate our community and are excited to give away some of our fascinating products! <p> Here is the winner of the Lamy Converter Set Giveaway:<a name='more'></a> <p> <img src="http://www.jetpens.com/images/a/000/048/48981.jpg"> <p> Congratulations, Danielle Signor! Check out all the goodies you've won: <p> - 1 x <a href="http://www.jetpens.com/search?q=vista+fountain">Lamy...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JetPensBlog/~4/3plkTktDpCM" height="1" width="1"/>

2013-06-17T10:20:36-04:00 2013-06-17T10:20:36-04:00 http://www.jetpens.com/blog/jetpens-giveaway-winner-17/pt/492 David http://www.jetpens.com/blog/jetpens-giveaway-winner-17/pt/492

<img src="http://www.jetpens.com/images/a/000/048/48938.jpg"></a> <p> If you love playing with inks, check out our guide to <a href="http://www.jetpens.com/blog/how-to-use-a-fountain-pen-piston-converter/pt/479">How to Use A Fountain Pen Piston Converter</a>. But what good is all this knowledge if you can’t experience it for yourself? The solution - another JetPens giveaway with the following prizes: <p> - 1 x <a href="http://www.jetpens.com/search?q=vista+fountain">Lamy Vista Fountain Pen...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JetPensBlog/~4/tdpO1KXuTmk" height="1" width="1"/>

2013-06-11T08:00:43-04:00 2013-06-10T16:33:25-04:00 http://www.jetpens.com/blog/lamy-converter-set-giveaway/pt/487 David http://www.jetpens.com/blog/lamy-converter-set-giveaway/pt/487

<a target="_blank" href="http://www.jetpens.com/Fountain-Pen-Converters/ct/370"><img src="http://www.jetpens.com/images/a/000/046/46103.jpg" alt="Fountain pen converters"></a> <p> Ink is the lifeblood of any fountain pen, and it comes in two forms: a cartridge and a bottle. The cartridge is slimmer and more portable, but lacks the color selection and size of the classic glass bottle. If you want to try strange and wonderful colors like <a href="http://www.jetpens.com/J.-Herbin-1670-Anniversary-Fountain-Pen-Ink-50-ml-Bottle-Rouge-Hematite/pd/6598">Rouge...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JetPensBlog/~4/RMxmwFia8eA" height="1" width="1"/>

2013-06-10T09:00:00-04:00 2013-06-10T08:59:19-04:00 http://www.jetpens.com/blog/how-to-use-a-fountain-pen-piston-converter/pt/479 David http://www.jetpens.com/blog/how-to-use-a-fountain-pen-piston-converter/pt/479

<a href="http://www.jetpens.com/search?q=product_date_added_dt:%222013-06-05T16:28:00Z%22&&f=&&sa=alphaNameSort&so=1&ip=48"><img src="http://www.jetpens.com/images/a/000/048/48822.jpg"></a> <p> <a href="http://www.jetpens.com/search?q=product_date_added_dt:%222013-06-05T16:28:00Z%22&&f=&&sa=alphaNameSort&so=1&ip=48">New products</a> are in! <p> For all our artists and pencil connoisseurs, here’s some news you've been itching to hear: the <a href="http://www.jetpens.com/Uni-Hi-Uni-Wooden-Pencils/ct/621">Uni...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JetPensBlog/~4/3m89HNvZltE" height="1" width="1"/>

2013-06-05T13:55:06-04:00 2013-06-05T13:55:39-04:00 http://www.jetpens.com/blog/new-products-uni-hi-uni-wooden-pencils-field-notes-america-the-beautiful-limited-edition-limited-edition-zebra-prefill-4-color-multi-pen-body-components-and-more/pt/486 David http://www.jetpens.com/blog/new-products-uni-hi-uni-wooden-pencils-field-notes-america-the-beautiful-limited-edition-limited-edition-zebra-prefill-4-color-multi-pen-body-components-and-more/pt/486

<i>An interview series featuring notable people whose lives intersect with the world of pens. Hailing from the City of Brotherly Love, <a href="http://www.gregpizzoli.com/" target="_blank">Greg Pizzoli</a> has won numerous awards for his artwork and shares his wealth of knowledge as a teacher. He just published his first children's book, <a href="http://gregpizzoli.virb.com/watermelon" target="_blank">THE WATERMELON SEED</a>, in May of 2013.</i> <p> <style> .caption { font-size:10px; color:#999; ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JetPensBlog/~4/1HUdR5fKP_Q" height="1" width="1"/>

2013-06-03T10:08:48-04:00 2013-06-03T11:10:36-04:00 http://www.jetpens.com/blog/jetpens-interview-greg-pizzoli/pt/485 David http://www.jetpens.com/blog/jetpens-interview-greg-pizzoli/pt/485

<i>Milena Briceño was born in Valparaíso, Chile before her family moved to the capital city of Santiago. She carries an ongoing love affair with drawing, Italy, wrestling, the colors blue and gray, tattoos, and Taekwondo. Check out more of her work <a href="http://www.silicon-world.net/galeria.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</i> <p> <a href="http://www.jetpens.com/images/a/000/048/48637.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.jetpens.com/images/a/000/048/48637.jpg"></a> <p> <b>How did you...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JetPensBlog/~4/7c3Wi-xWcb8" height="1" width="1"/>

2013-05-23T08:00:40-04:00 2013-05-22T15:20:21-04:00 http://www.jetpens.com/blog/artist-highlight-milena-briceno/pt/481 David http://www.jetpens.com/blog/artist-highlight-milena-briceno/pt/481

<a href="http://www.jetpens.com/search?q=product_date_added_dt:%222013-05-22T14:51:00Z%22&&f=&&sa=alphaNameSort&so=1&ip=48"><img src="http://www.jetpens.com/images/a/000/048/48448.jpg"></a> <p> <a href="http://www.jetpens.com/search?q=product_date_added_dt:%222013-05-22T14:51:00Z%22&&f=&&sa=alphaNameSort&so=1&ip=48">New products</a> are in! <p> The <a href="http://www.jetpens.com/Pilot-2-1-Evolt-2-Color-0.7-mm-Ballpoint-Multi-Pen-0.5-mm-Pencil/ct/1771">Pilot 2+1 Evolt 2 Color 0.7 mm Ballpoint...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JetPensBlog/~4/LyajoAft94E" height="1" width="1"/>

2013-05-22T12:18:32-04:00 2013-05-22T12:18:32-04:00 http://www.jetpens.com/blog/new-products-pilot-21-evolt-2-color-0-7-mm-ballpoint-multi-pen-0-5-mm-pencil-pentel-mark-sheet-mechanical-pencil-pelikan-edelstein-fountain-pen-ink-collection-50-ml-bottle-amber-limited-ed/pt/483 David http://www.jetpens.com/blog/new-products-pilot-21-evolt-2-color-0-7-mm-ballpoint-multi-pen-0-5-mm-pencil-pentel-mark-sheet-mechanical-pencil-pelikan-edelstein-fountain-pen-ink-collection-50-ml-bottle-amber-limited-ed/pt/483

Thank you to all our fans for participating in our <a href="http://www.jetpens.com/blog/palomino-blackwing-prize-pack-giveaway/pt/477">Palomino Blackwing Prize Pack Giveaway</a>. We appreciate our community and are excited to give away some of our fascinating products! <p> Here is the winner of the Palomino Blackwing Prize Pack Giveaway:<a name='more'></a> <p> <img src="http://www.jetpens.com/images/a/000/048/48432.jpg"> <p> Congratulations, Nicole! Check out all the goodies you've won: <p> -...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JetPensBlog/~4/6uSgMOYtBmE" height="1" width="1"/>

2013-05-20T10:13:27-04:00 2013-05-20T10:13:27-04:00 http://www.jetpens.com/blog/jetpens-giveaway-winner-16/pt/482 David http://www.jetpens.com/blog/jetpens-giveaway-winner-16/pt/482

<img src="http://www.jetpens.com/images/a/000/048/48356.jpg"></a> <p> If you haven’t explored the variety and technology behind seemingly simple sticks of lead, our latest article will assist you in <a href="http://www.jetpens.com/blog/picking-the-perfect-pencil-lead-hardness-grade/pt/475">Picking the Perfect Pencil Lead Hardness Grade</a>. To whet your appetite, we’ve put together a prize pack that is sure to delight: <p> - 1 x pack of <a href="http://www.jetpens.com/Palomino-Blackwing-Wooden-Pencil-602-Model-Pack-of-12/pd/8117">Palomino...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JetPensBlog/~4/AEFa2gyaWww" height="1" width="1"/>

2013-05-14T08:00:08-04:00 2013-05-14T08:10:55-04:00 http://www.jetpens.com/blog/palomino-blackwing-prize-pack-giveaway/pt/477 David http://www.jetpens.com/blog/palomino-blackwing-prize-pack-giveaway/pt/477

<a target="_blank" href="http://www.jetpens.com/Pencil-Leads/ct/99"><img src="http://www.jetpens.com/images/a/000/046/46036.jpg" alt="Pencil lead hardness"></a> <p> Pencils have three main components: a graphite core known as the "lead", a plastic or wooden body that encases the lead, and an eraser. Depending on how hard the lead is, the pencil makes different marks. A hard pencil lead leaves light, fine marks that are great for drawing precise details. A soft pencil lead leaves dark, heavy marks...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JetPensBlog/~4/nUZxrR7JJkY" height="1" width="1"/>

2013-05-13T08:00:26-04:00 2013-05-14T08:10:21-04:00 http://www.jetpens.com/blog/picking-the-perfect-pencil-lead-hardness-grade/pt/475 David http://www.jetpens.com/blog/picking-the-perfect-pencil-lead-hardness-grade/pt/475

<a href="http://www.jetpens.com/search?q=product_date_added_dt:%222013-05-08T12:52:00Z%22&&f=&&sa=alphaNameSort&so=1&ip=48"><img src="http://www.jetpens.com/images/a/000/048/48355.jpg"></a> <p> <a href="http://www.jetpens.com/search?q=product_date_added_dt:%222013-05-08T12:52:00Z%22&&f=&&sa=alphaNameSort&so=1&ip=48">New products</a> are in! <p> Calligraphy is the visual craft of beautiful writing. Style your letters and flourishes with the equally graceful <a href="http://www.jetpens.com/search?q=prera+calligraphy">Pilot...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JetPensBlog/~4/TfJ9a7QLCLY" height="1" width="1"/>

2013-05-08T11:07:18-04:00 2013-05-08T11:07:18-04:00 http://www.jetpens.com/blog/new-products-pilot-prera-clear-body-fountain-pens-with-calligraphy-nibs-pilot-hi-tec-c-cavalier-gel-ink-pen-saki-p-662-roll-pen-cases-and-more/pt/478 David http://www.jetpens.com/blog/new-products-pilot-prera-clear-body-fountain-pens-with-calligraphy-nibs-pilot-hi-tec-c-cavalier-gel-ink-pen-saki-p-662-roll-pen-cases-and-more/pt/478

<i>An interview series featuring notable people whose lives intersect with the world of pens. In honor of National Teacher Appreciation Day, we had the privilege of interviewing <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Brent-Acuff/e/B004Z4BHEA" target="_blank">Brent Acuff</a>, an educator from Hutto, TX. Along with directing his middle school band, he inspires students to write with his own passion for stories and pens.</i> <p> <style> .caption { font-size:10px; color:#999; text-align:center; } </style> <div...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JetPensBlog/~4/BedD4t4QAiM" height="1" width="1"/>

2013-05-07T08:00:10-04:00 2013-05-07T21:22:16-04:00 http://www.jetpens.com/blog/jetpens-interview-brent-acuff/pt/472 David http://www.jetpens.com/blog/jetpens-interview-brent-acuff/pt/472

Here are our favorite customer images selected from our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/JetPens" target="_blank">Facebook Page</a> or the web for the month of May! <p> <br><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Pictures from Elizabeth</b></span> <hr style="border:dotted #c0c0c0; border-width:1px 0 0 0; height:0;line-height:0px;font-size:0;margin:0;padding:0;"> <p> Captured on paper with Elizabeth's superb technique, each exquisite bird is inked with perfection down to the last feather. The <a href="http://www.jetpens.com/Uni-Pin-Pen-01-Pigment-Ink-0.28-mm-Black-Ink/pd/7281">Uni...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JetPensBlog/~4/NcOsStAUFos" height="1" width="1"/>

2013-05-02T08:00:30-04:00 2013-05-01T11:08:22-04:00 http://www.jetpens.com/blog/jetpics-may-2013-favorites/pt/463 David http://www.jetpens.com/blog/jetpics-may-2013-favorites/pt/463

<a href="http://www.jetpens.com/Kaweco-Limited-Edition-Combimatic-Celluloid-Fountain-Pen-Broad-Nib-Blue-Body/pd/10453"><img src="http://static.jetpens.com/images/a/000/047/47535.jpg"></a> <p> Fountain pens draw attention from all four corners of the world with their enchanting body designs, elegant shapes, and beautiful nibs. But lying at the heart of every pen, beneath all the outward glamor and fame, is the integral filling mechanism that gives life to its very body. Though not always readily...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JetPensBlog/~4/V2r76DACkvc" height="1" width="1"/>

2013-04-29T08:26:46-04:00 2013-04-29T08:29:16-04:00 http://www.jetpens.com/blog/the-main-attraction-kaweco-limited-edition-combimatic-celluloid-fountain-pen/pt/474 David http://www.jetpens.com/blog/the-main-attraction-kaweco-limited-edition-combimatic-celluloid-fountain-pen/pt/474

<a href="http://www.jetpens.com/search?q=product_date_added_dt:%222013-04-24T14:51:00Z%22&&f=&&sa=alphaNameSort&so=1&ip=48"><img src="http://www.jetpens.com/images/a/000/047/47519.jpg"></a> <p> <a href="http://www.jetpens.com/search?q=product_date_added_dt:%222013-04-24T14:51:00Z%22&&f=&&sa=alphaNameSort&so=1&ip=48">New products</a> are in! <p> For anyone who’s ever wished the compact Kaweco fountain pens could house converters, here’s an alternative for you: the <a href="http://www.jetpens.com/Kaweco-Combimatic-Celluloid-Fountain-Pens/ct/1752">Kaweco...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JetPensBlog/~4/ayCZjVwT2qI" height="1" width="1"/>

2013-04-24T12:17:40-04:00 2013-04-24T12:17:40-04:00 http://www.jetpens.com/blog/new-products-kaweco-limited-edition-combimatic-celluloid-fountain-pens-zebra-limited-edition-sarasa-clip-sweets-party-scented-gel-ink-pens-a-g-spalding-bros-brb805-aluminum-ballpoint-pens-and-m/pt/473 David http://www.jetpens.com/blog/new-products-kaweco-limited-edition-combimatic-celluloid-fountain-pens-zebra-limited-edition-sarasa-clip-sweets-party-scented-gel-ink-pens-a-g-spalding-bros-brb805-aluminum-ballpoint-pens-and-m/pt/473

<i>An interview series featuring notable people within the pen, art, and design worlds. Matt Vergotis is a talented Logo & Corporate Identity specialist and the founder of <a href="http://www.verg.com.au/" target="_blank">VERG</a>, based on the Gold Coast, Australia. He has a simple philosophy on life and that’s to "do the things you love to do."</i> <p> <style> .caption { font-size:10px; color:#999; text-align:center; } </style> <div style="float: left;"> <div><a href="http://www.jetpens.com/images/a/000/047/47093.jpg"...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JetPensBlog/~4/T78NqNo9l8Q" height="1" width="1"/>

2013-04-22T08:26:47-04:00 2013-04-22T08:26:47-04:00 http://www.jetpens.com/blog/jetpens-interview-an-inside-look-at-logos-with-specialist-matt-vergotis/pt/465 David http://www.jetpens.com/blog/jetpens-interview-an-inside-look-at-logos-with-specialist-matt-vergotis/pt/465

Thank you to all our fans for participating in our <a href="http://www.jetpens.com/blog/pen-case-prize-pack-giveaway/pt/467">Pen Case Prize Pack Giveaway</a>. We appreciate our community and are excited to give away some of our fascinating products! <p> The winner of the Pen Case Prize Pack:<a name='more'></a> <p> <b>Esther A.</b>: "The wrap cases are nice; they look pretty unique compared to the other zipper cases!" <p> Congratulations, Esther! Here are all the goodies you've won: <p> -...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JetPensBlog/~4/q-6Kxro6gOo" height="1" width="1"/>

2013-04-22T08:25:49-04:00 2013-04-22T08:25:49-04:00 http://www.jetpens.com/blog/jetpens-giveaway-winner-15/pt/471 David http://www.jetpens.com/blog/jetpens-giveaway-winner-15/pt/471

<a href="http://bit.ly/YPMKQ1" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.jetpens.com/images/a/000/047/47498.jpg"></a> <p> Did your mind explode after reading yesterday's post, <a href="http://www.jetpens.com/blog/a-comprehensive-guide-pencil-cases-pouches-rolls/pt/450">A Comprehensive Guide: Pencil Cases, Pouches, & Rolls</a>? If your reeling mind has recovered, we've got something today that will blow you away all over again. We're giving away a Pen Case Prize Pack that includes: <p> - 1 x <a href="http://www.jetpens.com/Lihit-Lab-Teffa-Pen-Cases/ct/1284">Lihit...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JetPensBlog/~4/0vFUU1z9kbM" height="1" width="1"/>

2013-04-16T08:00:12-04:00 2013-05-08T12:04:29-04:00 http://www.jetpens.com/blog/pen-case-prize-pack-giveaway/pt/467 David http://www.jetpens.com/blog/pen-case-prize-pack-giveaway/pt/467

<a target="_blank" href="http://www.jetpens.com/Pencil-Cases/ct/1324"><img src="http://www.jetpens.com/images/a/000/045/45477.jpg" alt="Pencil Cases"></a> <p> Pencil cases come in a huge selection of shapes and sizes. Some are made to hold your top three pens, while others can carry all the office supplies you own. Depending on who you are and what you need, your requirements for capacity, material, and style will vary. Students might prefer a durable nylon case that's easy to clean, with...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JetPensBlog/~4/4p1AmptEg1k" height="1" width="1"/>

2013-04-15T08:45:52-04:00 2013-04-15T08:51:26-04:00 http://www.jetpens.com/blog/a-comprehensive-guide-pencil-cases-pouches-rolls/pt/450 Lucy http://www.jetpens.com/blog/a-comprehensive-guide-pencil-cases-pouches-rolls/pt/450

<a href="http://www.jetpens.com/search?q=product_date_added_dt:%222013-04-10T14:02:00Z%22&&f=&&sa=alphaNameSort&so=1&ip=48"><img src="http://www.jetpens.com/images/a/000/047/47453.jpg"></a> <p> <a href="http://www.jetpens.com/search?q=product_date_added_dt:%222013-04-10T14:02:00Z%22&&f=&&sa=alphaNameSort&so=1&ip=48">New products</a> are in! <p> The refined <a href="http://www.jetpens.com/Platinum-SBTB-1000H-Roller-Ball-Pens/ct/1751">Platinum SBTB-1000H roller ball pen</a> is filled with smooth...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JetPensBlog/~4/8-xefGknyCI" height="1" width="1"/>

2013-04-10T13:13:55-04:00 2013-04-10T13:13:55-04:00 http://www.jetpens.com/blog/new-products-platinum-sbtb-1000h-roller-ball-pen-tombow-olno-swift-body-knock-mechanical-pencil-pilot-opt-ballpoint-pen-and-more/pt/466 David http://www.jetpens.com/blog/new-products-platinum-sbtb-1000h-roller-ball-pen-tombow-olno-swift-body-knock-mechanical-pencil-pilot-opt-ballpoint-pen-and-more/pt/466