Friday, May 15, 2009

Pen World Reader's Choice Award Winners

The Pen World 15th Annual Reader's Choice Award Winners have been announced, and here is a list of the winners:

2009 Pen of the Year: Sailor, Tale of Genji Mikado Collection

Incredible Value: Diplomat, Excellence Collection

Creative Use of Materials (tie): Faber-Castell, 2008 Pen of the Year, and, Jean-Pierre Lepine, Titanic DNA

Metal Mastery: Conway Stewart, Evolution

Fine Art: Sailor, Arita Koransha Komari

Best Maki-e: Sailor, Tale of Genji Momiji-no-ga

Most Glamorous: Laban, Diamond Series Totality

Finest Tribute: Montblanc, John Adams

Cultural Theme: Delta, Capri- The Blue Grotto

High Style: Monteverde, Sleeping Beauty

Transportation Theme: Tibaldi for Bentley Continental

Best Contemporary Design: OMAS, Arte Italiana Wild- The Paragon

From the above winners, Scottsdale Pen is an authorized dealer for Conway Stewart, Delta, Faber-Castell, Monteverde, Omas, Sailor and Tibaldi.

Friday, May 1, 2009

Time for Moms, Dads, and Grads

Yes, it's that time again to start thinking about Mother's Day, Father's Day, and Graduation, too. There aren't too many gifts that can fit all three like the gift of a fine writing instrument. A fine pen can last a lifetime and is a cherished gift. We are offering numerous in-store specials including 40% off on selected Conklin, Parker, and Visconti models.

Another fun gift for your mom or dad is My Autobiography Novella from Phoenix resident Deborah Ehlert. This clever patent-pending idea includes a journal with removable pages and 99 sentence idea cards to help the writer get their life on paper in an organized fashion. Only $39.95.

Time is running out, so don't delay. Come in now to select your gifts for those special people and occasions in your life.