Andy's Pens
News:
 The unique
Tombow Zoom 2000 or "Egg" rollerball pens are now less than
half price. The
Tombow Egg has ceased production, but fear not, as I have a
limited stock of these pens left that I am offering at less
than half the normal price.
See the Tombow Zoom 2000 "Egg" range here.
 Special Offer on the Sheaffer Prelude Silver
Shimmer Fountain Pens and Fountain/Ballpoint sets.
Whilst
stocks last, I have a special offer on these pens. Both the
fuontain pen and the Fountain Pen and Ballpoint set are now
less than half price. See the entire Sheaffer Prelude range here.
 Special Offer on the
Sheaffer Gift Collection 100 fountain pens.
Whilst
stocks last, I have a special offer of 20% off the Sheaffer 100
Gift Collection. They are reduced from £29.95 to £24.00.am See
the entire Sheaffer Gift collection range here.
 Special Offer on the
Sheaffer Prelude Tuxedo Special Edition fountain pen and
ballpoints sets. Whilst
stocks last, I am giving away a free ballpoint with every
Sheaffer Prelude 9134 Tuxedo Special Edioton fountain pen!
That's a saving of nearly £50.00 on the set! See the entire
Sheaffer Prelude range here.
 Special Offer on all our Skagen
watches - we have a 15% off introductory offer, so hurry for a
super deal! In 1989,
Henrik and Charlotte Jorst came to the United States from their
native Denmark to follow a dream: that of owning and running
their own business, to introduce the Danish lifestyle and
philosophy into the lives of many. Skagen Designs was founded
by these two natives of Copenhagen on the principle that
beautifully designed high-quality objects can be created at
reasonable prices.The Skagen Denmark Collections reflect owners
Charlotte and Henrik Jorst's creative Danish spirit with clean,
elegant designs, skillful craftsmanship and technical
perfection. The Jorsts have a hand in designing each piece of
the Skagen Collection, from watches to jewelry to sunglasses.
See our Skagen range here, or
alternatively have a look on the Skagen website for their
entire current range. Remember, we can order any item for you
that we do not currently have in stock. The Skagen website ishttp://emea.skagen.com.
 Whilst
stocks last, I have marked down the fountain pen from £50.00 to
£22.00 and the ballpoint from £40.00 to £18.00. That's less
than half price for each! I also have a special offer on the
9100 rose Shimmer sets. See the entire Sheaffer Agio range here.
 Special Offer on Sheafer Gift Collection
300 Sets. I have
well over 40% off ballpoint and pencil sets in black,
irridescent blue, and irridescent red, and on the fountain pen
and ballpoint sets in black and irridescent
red. The Sheaffer Gift Collection 300 Fountain
Pen, Ballpoint and Pencil offer a sleek modern design, the
ideal accessory for the office, in your Day-Timer or with your
PDA. All finishes are available as a Ballpoint and Pencil Set
or as a Ballpoint; some are also available as a fountain pen
and ballpoint set. They all come packaged in a luxurious
Sheaffer Gift Box. Both the ballpoint and the pencil feature a
cigar-shaped profile that is balanced and comfortable to hold,
and offer a smooth twist-action mechanism. The ballpoint model
provides a firm, controlled writing experience, and includes a
Sheaffer ballpoint refill for extra-long write out, while the
0.7mm pencil features a protective tip to guard against lead
breakage. See the Sheaffer Gift Collection here.
 If you are
interested in pens, or if you would like to try a pen
out before you buy it, please visit Andy's Pens
shop.
We are open from 09:00 to
16:00 Monday to Friday. The address is:
Andy's Pens
8 Tollgate Buildings
Hadlow Road
Tonbridge
Kent TN9 1NX
If you need directions, please follow
this link to the Google
Maps page, where the shop's position is flagged. If
you are coming by car, there is free parking down Mill
Lane, which is the road which runs down the side of the
shop.
For more information please see my
"Andy's Pens - The Shop" page here.
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 6th February 2012: I have managed to get a single copy of the new "English Fountain Pen Industry 1875 to 1975" book from Stephen Hull. This is a signed and numbered copy from a limited run of just 100 books!This book includes over 80 monographs, accompanying illustrations and many pages of summary tables on the companies involved in the birth, rapid development and gradual decline of the industry in England and also includes details of the many American and some European pen manufacturers that established footholds in England, often briefly, during the years 1875 to 1975. The sheer scope of the work is evidenced in the index - over 450 companies and more than 350 men (and a dozen or so women) involved in the design, manufacture, sale and repair of nearly 700 different fountain pens, stylos, ballpens and pencils are listed; over 3000 references in all! Based on the results of many years of diligent research in the stationery trade press and into patents, this book is a must for anyone with an interest in the English fountain pen industry and includes details of companies and products that many, even those diehard pen collectors (and dealers) will not have come across before.
You can see more details here.
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 3rd February 2012: I am now stocking the Sheaffer VFM fountain pens. Sheaffer VFM – Vibrant, Fun and Modern range hits the spot with everyone, making it “The Gift That Matters”. Its rounded profile fits snugly into the hand, providing a comfortable writing experience. The Sheaffer® VFM Fountain Pen is available with a Stainless Steel nib in Medium point grade, and takes a universal cartridge. All trim is nickel plated and the pocket clip boasts the famous
Sheaffer White Dot symbol of quality and prestige at the shoulder. Aimed at those who enjoy a fast-paced lifestyle, Sheaffer® VFM offers six contemporary satin colors with nickel plated trim. With a wide array of colors, it is hard to choose just one. Go ahead, express yourself in color.
You can see the full range of Sheaffer VFM fountain pens here.
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 3rd February 2012: A brand new all-aluminium model from Kaweco - The All-RounderOne for all … our ultimate goal to find one product which has a broad acceptance from the market. With the All-Rounder we came closer to this dream. Although the design originates from the 1950's, the jaunty matt aluminium colours give a modern impression. Solid, massive ALU CNC turned parts, chrome plated fittings. 3 writing systems available, fountain pen, ballpen and roller
pen.
You can see the full range of Kaweco All-Rounder pens here.
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 3rd February 2012: The Kaweco Special ballpoint and Special pencil are now available in a mini version. Just right for pocket or handbag, and slim enough to fit most organisers. Short enough to take with you anywhere. A traditional octagonal pen in matte black anodised solid aluminium. The fountain pens has a steel nib in a choice of extra-fine, fine, medium, broad or extra-broad points. It can accept ink cartridges or a converter (sold seperately).
The cap screws on to the end of the barrel for secure posting. The ballpoint has a high quality push-button mechanism. The pencil has four lead width options; 0.5mm, 0.7mm, 0.9mm and 2.0mm. The leads are extended with a click of the top button. On the 0.5mm, 0.7mm and 0.9mm, there is an eraser below the crown, which has a little metal insert with the Kaweco logo. Beautiful and understated elegance.
You can see the full range of Kaweco Special Aluminium pens and pencils here.
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 2nd February 2012: I have six new hand-made bears from Mabledon Road Bears today. They are all made from the finest materials here in Tonbridge, and all are one-off creations.
You can see all the Mabledon Road Bears that I currently have here.
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 27th January 2012: Conway Stewart is making available a small limited edition of only 50 numbered fountain pens and 50 numbered roller balls based on our popular model; the Wellington. Each pen will be crafted out of hand-made Graphite resin material and adorned with solid sterling silvertrim by their experienced craftsman at their factory located in Devon, England. The Wellington is a substantial pen and has been crafted with a subtly curvaceous form
to both cap and barrel. An exciting shape that sets this model apart from traditional pen designs and for the first time they have adapted the Wellington cap top to sport three solid sterling silver rings which is exclusive to the Silver Graphite Limited Edition Series. This combines with Conway Stewart's time honoured use of rich hand crafted resin and polished solid sterling silver trim to result in a pen that suits both high fashion as well as tasteful refinement.
Available to order now until February 29, 2012 in a limited edition of only 50 pens. We anticipate a strong demand for this edition and strongly advise to place your orders as soon as possible. No orders will be accepted after this date. This colour will not be repeated on this model thereafter and will not be available as a bespoke pen.
Writing Modes: Choice of Fountain Pen or Roller Ball
Dimensions: Closed: 140 mm - Posted (including nib): 178 mm - Barrel (including nib): 129 mm - Cap: 65 mm - Barrel diameter: 13.5 mm - Cap diameter: 16 mm - Weight: 38 gms
Nib Grades: Large 18 carat solid gold nib in a choice of eight grades: Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, Broad, Extra Broad, Italic Fine, Italic Medium, Italic Broad
Mechanism: Cartridge / Converter
My Price Fountain Pen: £325
My Price Roller Ball: £325
Packaging: Conway Stewart exclusive leather presentation gift case
Numbered: XX of 50
You can see a larger picture of the pen here.
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 24th January 2012: The new Diamond Jubilee by Yard-O-Led - to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II from 1952 to 2012. The Queen is only the second British monarch to serve for 60 years, the first being Queen Victoria. In The Queen's honour, Yard-O-Led have designed a special pen and pencil that includes the commemorative Diamond Jubilee Hallmark issued by the UK Assay Offices. Traditional yet striking, Diamond Jubilee by Yard-O-Led
is a unique writing instrument. Its large solid silver barrel carries seven bold hallmarks including the famous ‘YOL’ stamp. The special Diamond Jubilee Hallmark is featured twice - on the cap and on the barrel. The design is based on a pencil first produced at the turn of the 20th century. The Diamond Jubilee by Yard-O-Led will only be made during 2012 and is individually numbered - a valuable addition to any collection.
You can see more details on this special pen and pencil here.
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 18th January 2012: The Sherpa is a unique pen shell that holds a variety of disposable pens and markers. It comes in many different styles for you to enjoy. Each Sherpa is designed with an innovative cap to keep the colour of your marker or pen bold and fresh every time!
You can see more details of all the pen shells in the
Sherpa range here.
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 5th January 2012:
A very special new model has just been announced by Sailor: The Professional Gear Imperial Black.
This pen has a matte black cap and barrel, and the trim is plated in a unique black nickel finish.
This includes the 21 carat gold nib, which gives this pen a very sleek appearance.
It is supplied in a special black presentation box complete with bottled ink, etc.
It is available to order now, with delivery commencing March 2012.
You can see more details of all the pens in the
Professional Gear range here.
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