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Urushi Lacquer Pens - When History and Modernity Collide Maki-e & Urushi Lacquer Pens at The Hamilton Pen Company Not so long ago we received the Namiki Emperor 2022 Limited Edition Fountain Pen at Hamilton Pens HQ and found it to be absolutely mesmerising. The level of detail, the various textures, the 360 degree design…absolutely everything about this pen is...

We take a look at the 849 and some of its most memorable iterations Back in March 2021 we took a closer look at Caran d’Ache with our article ‘Caran d’Ache: Explore the Brand’. We looked in brief at the company as a whole, its history, values and some of its more famous products. One of which stands out as...

Perfect Presents for a Festive 2022 With Jack O’Lanterns wilting on doorsteps and sparklers selling out in supermarkets…it’s time to start thinking about CHRISTMAS! The Hamilton Pen Company carries a huge array of stationery and writing equipment - some expected…some more unusual! If you are looking for inspiration for gifts to give to those in your life who appreciate a...

With about 20 miles between The Hamilton Pen Company HQ and Birmingham City it seems almost criminal that we haven't delved into the rich and important history of Birmingham’s Pen and nib manufacturing history. Don’t get too excited though…we are dipping the proverbial toe into the deep and rich waters of the history of Pen Manufacture in Birmingham. This will...

A Brief History of The Pilot Corporation The early 20th Century saw the rise of international imports of stationery to the UK and the rise of Japanese writing instruments. One of the biggest names in Japanese stationery is Pilot- now a household name - they first launched in Japan in 1918 at a time where the country was beginning to...