After Christmas Sale in Progress

In past years we've done a big close-out sale in January, but it really makes more sense to do this immediately after Christmas. We are doing a Red Dot event right now - any pen with a Red Dot on the tag is 50% off the marked price.

This sale includes items from Aurora, Caran d'Ache, Monteverde, Montegrappa, Pilot, S. T. Dupont, Visconti, Waterman, and more.

Please come in soon for best selection!

Monteverde One-Touch Ballpoint Pens at Scottsdale Pen

Just in time to use as stocking stuffers, the Monteverde One-Touch ballpoint pen has arrived in six delicious colors: Aquamarine, Cobalt Blue, Dove Grey, Graphite Grey, Sunflower Gold, and Sunset Pink. The series features pearlized lacquer finishes, smooth flowing super-broad 1.4mm low viscosity ink refills, and a convenient click-action.

We will be open every day through December 24th for your shopping convenience.

http://www.scottsdalepen.com/monteverde-pens-onetouch-c-52_454.html

Pen Event This Friday, December 10

This Friday, December 10, 2010 we will have a show and sale featuring S. T. Dupont, Faber-Castell, Porsche Design, and Visconti. Manufacturer reps Howard Siegel and Ryan Davidson will be here to show you the latest models and to assist you in your choices from 12 noon to 5pm.

Since we don't have reps available for Cross, Parker, or Waterman we will also include these brands in this one-day event. Save 25% off msrp on all purchases over $100 for all six of these brands.

From 3:30pm to 5:00pm Cindy Zimmermann from Writing in Style will be on hand to discuss how "Business Success Begins with a Fountain Pen." Cindy is a writer for Pen World magazine and a local resident.

The store is packed with merchandise for the holiday season. Please come on in if you can!

Visconti Carbon Dream Limited Edition Fountain Pen at Scottsdale Pen

The Visconti Limited Edition Carbon Dream fountain pen has arrived. It features a ripple pattern carbon fiber shell surrounding a clear resin body, so this is a demonstrator where you can see the operation of the Double Reservoir Power Filler. Titanium fittings keep this large fountain pen surprisingly light in the hand, while the Dream Touch nib is pure pleasure to write with. The pen arrives in a black, piano-lacquered wooden box and includes a carbon fiber inkwell.

The Power Filler is a unique mechanism that makes it safe to fly with a fountain pen. You can actually back off the ink supply in the front reservoir so that no ink will leak during flight.

The Carbon Dream is a limited edition of only 993 pieces worldwide.

http://www.scottsdalepen.com/visconti-pens-carbon-dream-c-38_432.html

THINK Major League Baseball Writing Instruments

We're pleased to announce the arrival of the THINK Major League Baseball writing instruments. Rich team color bands of luminescent Italian resin are carefully arranged and crafted representing a MLB team. A three-dimensional vintage team logo adorns the clip and each team name highlights the band.

So far, these eleven teams have been released: Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, California Angels, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, San Diego Padres, and the 2010 World Champion San Francisco Giants.

Available in fountain pen ($195.00) and rollerball ($185.00).

Parker Pen Write Big Contest

The new Parker Premier Black Edition is the center of attention for their advertising with the slogan, "Write Your Own Story". Not only that, Parker is doing a national contest called "Write Big" which you can learn more about at www.parkerpen.com. If you enter you might win a trip to New York and a Parker Premier Black Edition pen. Contest ends November 30, 2010, so hurry!

Delta Italiana now in stock

We're pleased to announce the arrival of the Delta Italiana collection. What really caught our eye was the old-time matte finish on the Brown Swirl series. Highlighted with gold-plated trim, these rich looking pens are easy on the budget at $175, $155, and $145 msrp for the fountain pen, rollerball, and ballpoint respectively.

If you're in the area, please join me on Wednesday, November 10th at Eddie's House at the corner of Indian School and Marshall Way from 12pm to 2pm for a discussion on The Power in Your Pen. I'll lead the way with some relevant stories, but if you have a favorite pen and/or writing story please bring that along with you!