Pens & Pencils

Please note: this item is not eligible for discounts and promotions.     From whistling mice and rascally rabbits, to pocket-sized monsters and talking sponges, animation has given life to countless memorable characters. It is a...

This ink is made from the prolific Japanese knotweed.  It is found along the waterfronts, next to roadsides, and in many parks and wooded areas in the Philadelphia region and beyond.  The beautiful pale pinks of this ink come from the leaves...

This small batch of handcrafted ink was created as a portrait of a beloved crabapple tree.  It lived for over 100 years in the Mount Airy neighborhood of Philadelphia -- watching the passing of many seasons, offering shade and peace for many,...

Coffee Ink inspired by Giuseppe Penone's drawings with coffee and his explorations of he connections we have with nature.   Handcrafted botanical ink created by Ampersand Textile & Design for fine writing and drawing with dip pens and brushes --...

This formula for oak gall ink holds the same ingredients as the ink likely used on the Declaration of Independence and follows a recipe from A Booke of Secrets, a 16th century publication.  This custom small batch of handcrafted drawing ink was made...

Please note: this item is not eligible for discounts and promotions.  We're excited to introduce the latest Blackwing Eras pencil!  Each Blackwing Eras release honors Blackwing's heritage with pencil designs inspired by the Blackwing 602's...

Please note: this item is not eligible for discounts and promotions.   A Blackwing pencil is an investment, so why use a regular pencil sharpener? Blackwing has teamed up with the folks at Makers Cabinet to create a truly unique sharpening...

Please note: this item is not eligible for discounts and promotions.    The Golden Ratio is a mathematical ratio often found in nature, art, and design.  It gives the world around us comparison and symmetry that, for reasons we...

The Tennessee Red™ pencil was born after Musgrave found a fantastic source for pencil-ready Eastern Red Cedar slats. This delicious-smelling pencil is sure to be your new favorite. Its simple matte clear coat showcases the gorgeous cedar, and a bright...

Since 1670, Herbin ink has crossed the oceans. Glass pens were very trendy in the 17th century Venice.  Today, Herbin has put them on your desk as ornaments and writing instruments.  Thanks to the small grooves on the nib, several lines can be...

Handcrafted botanical ink created by Ampersand Textile & Design for fine writing and drawing with dip pens and brushes. This small batch was made from bark collected after pruning peach trees with the Philly Orchard Project at the Sankofa Community...

Handcrafted botanical ink created by Ampersand Textile & Design for fine writing and drawing with dip pens and brushes. This small batch was made from bark collected after pruning cherry trees with the Philly Orchard Project at the Sankofa Community...

Handcrafted botanical ink created by Ampersand Textile & Design for fine writing and drawing with dip pens and brushes. This small batch was made in Philly with love, from Haas Avocado pits collected over many moons and slowly brewed over multiple...

Handcrafted botanical ink created by Ampersand Textile & Design for fine writing and drawing with dip pens and brushes. Black walnut hulls for this small batch of ink were collected from Aunt Marjory's yard in the Germantown...

 Please note: this item is not eligible for discounts and promotions.   The Blackwing Starting Point Set is the perfect way to introduce someone to Blackwing.   Each set includes: 4 Blackwing pencils with a range of Soft, Balanced,...

The Triadic Pen is inspired by Bauhaus design, not just for the colors, also by the shapes.  The Triadic Pen will bring the geometry dance to your own paper.   “Das Triadische Ballet” was created in 1912, by Oskar Schlemmer, who was a part...

Use these standard international short ink cartridges from Midori for the Midori Fountain Pen.   The MIDORI brand is a Japanese stationery brand that began as a producer of writing paper and envelopes in 1950. Since then, Midori has continued to...

Write your next letter or paper using these cool vintage gel ink colors from Sarasa.  The Sarasa Clip has it all— a well-designed body with a comfy rubber grip, a sturdy retractable tip, a large spring push clip that attaches easily to thick pockets...

Write your next letter or paper using these cool vintage gel ink colors from Sarasa.  The Sarasa Clip has it all— a well-designed body with a comfy rubber grip, a sturdy retractable tip, a large spring push clip that attaches easily to thick pockets...

Please note: this item is not eligible for discounts and promotions.     Corita Kent was an educator, artist, and social justice advocate who believed that art could be a tool for dialogue, reflection, and change. While chair of the Art...

This is a pack of 12 fountain pen black ink cartridges. They are compatible with the Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen.  Namiki is a Japanese brand of writing implements, most specifically, fountain pens, owned by the Pilot Corporation. Namiki is mostly...

Simply the Best Choice for your first Fountain Pen! Pilot designed the Kakuno pen, a simple fountain pen that is great for beginners. Thanks to its many features that help ease beginners into the world of fountain pens, anyone can experience the joy of...

Please note: this item is not eligible for discounts and promotions.   The Blackwing One-Step Long Point Sharpener creates a long, curved point that looks beautiful and resists breakage. Its compact design is small enough to fit in the palm of...

Practical and simple for everyday use whether doing your homework or marking a piece of wood to cut, these American made pencils do it all! We have selected two from Musgrave, a family-owned, 100-year-old pencil factory located in Tennessee that prides...

Whether you need a pencil for a sketching, graphic work or drafting, this selection of fine European pencils will do the job!  Our selection includes makers with a long history in the world of pencils.  And some have worked hard to settle the...

This pencil pouch will help you match wits with the schoolyard thespians and be in league with the cool kids!   Plenty of room to hold your favorite pencils, sharpener and erasers.  Created by local maker, Yardsale Press, Bryan...

This set of 6 cool retro vibe HB pencils from Japan will elevate your status in the office or the schoolroom!   As noted on the pencil barrel, these pencils provide "New, Useful Quality" and" Standard Fun".  Six barrel colors include...

The Caran d 'Ache rotary pencil sharpener is a classic for the desk!  For more than 80 years, its precision of execution, robustness  and design has appealed to generations of pencil lovers.  On an office table, a school desk or home, it...

Please note: this item is not eligible for discounts and promotions.  The Blackwing Rustic Boxed Mixed Set is the perfect gift for the Renaissance Person -- penning a novel like John Steinbeck, drawing a cartoon as did Chuck Jones or composing music...

The innovative ratchet mechanism in Sonic's Ratchetta pencil sharpener makes hand-sharpening your pencils quick and easy.  Simply rotating the pencil back and forth does the job. The mechanism is similar to that of a ratcheting screwdriver. ...

Don't worry about making a mistake, smudge or smear, that's what makes drawing with a pencil so much fun! The Midori pencil's standard honeycomb-shaped body makes it easy to hold with the thumb, index finger and middle finger.  The MIDORI brand is a...

Please note: this item is not eligible for discounts and promotions.  This set of twelve high-quality graphite pencils comes in a beautiful natural finish and features unique, fan-shaped erasers at the end of each unit. Blackwing pencils were...

Please note: this item is not eligible for discounts and promotions.  Blackwing pencils were favored by many Oscar, Grammy, and Pulitzer Prize winners throughout the 20th century. After they were discontinued, fans began paying as much as $40 per...

Office School Home -- it is all the same place now for most of us!  This hexagonal shaped mechanical pencil is the most comfortable you will hold.  Japanese-made lead of type B (European standard) and it also comes with a sharpener.  Lead...

Mark’s Tous les Jour Ballpoint Pen is printed with activity ideas for each day of the week—in French no less!  So you might be taking notes at a meeting on Monday and be considering what film to watch when the workday ends (Lundi -- voir un film)!...

A pencil or pen is never to far away with this very handy pencase from Midori. With its adjustable elasticated band, the pencase slips onto your notebook (fitting notebook sizes from B6 to A5) cover so you always have a pen with your notebook. As well as...

This unique pen case has a charming papery texture, look, and feel, and will fit in well at school or the office. It's compact and slips easily into your backpack or briefcase.  With two snaps to close, the pen case keeps all your writing...

The pencil with more -- the body resembles a traditional wooden pencil with a genuine wooden outer body and topped with a pink rubber eraser.  But the operation is mechanical, and lead is dispensed by clicking the eraser.  Since 1929, OHTO has...

Be at the ready with these refills for your Traveler's Company pencil. There are three pencils and two erasers. To replace the refill, remove the used pencil and insert a new one.  Pencil 2.9" x .2", 3 pencils, Pencil grade HB Eraser .5" x...

Write anytime, anywhere with this compact pencil as a companion on your life trip.  This pencil from Traveler's Company is integrated with a brass holder made at a small press factory in Japan. When not in use, the pencil is set inside the main...

Weighty and well-balanced, the Sketch Up Brass Clutch Lead Holder will become your favorite sketching tool.  Made from solid brass with a raw finish that will darken and develop a unique patina over time gives it an antique, vintage feel. Perfect...

Whether signing for your first home or writing to the one you love, the Kaweco Brass Sport will mark the moment as yours!  Made from solid brass with a raw finish that will darken and develop a unique patina over time gives it an antique, vintage...

Please note: this item is not eligible for discounts and promotions.   A Blackwing pencil is an investment, so why use a regular pencil sharpener? The upgraded Two-Step Long Point Sharpener features our reliable two-step sharpening...

Please note: this item is not eligible for discounts and promotions.  For the perfectionist with a Blackwing pencil.  The rectangular shape provides sharp edges for precision erasing.  These erasers feature an improved dust-free design...

Please note: this item is not eligible for discounts and promotions.  Blackwing and the Philadelphia Museum of Art have teamed up to create this limited edition set of 12 golden pencils inspired by Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ sculpture of Diana which...

For the perfectionist with a Blackwing pencil.  The rectangular shape provides sharp edges for precision erasing.  These erasers feature an improved dust-free design.  As you erase, the eraser dust gathers into clumps for easy cleanup...