The Perdice Bradford Receives a Rave Review

The first review of the Perdice Bradford from respected publisher Nancy Olson is in, and we are ecstatic!

Now that the first few Perdices are in the hands of their new owners, we can't wait to hear what you all think, too. Send us your comments!


Thanks for stopping by!

James

Are You Dreaming of a White Christmas?

In keeping with the spirit of the season, today's "12 Days of Christmas Sale" item from the Pear Tree Pen Company is an Iceberg White Omas 360 Fountain Pen. We have a few of these beautiful pens in stock, in either a fine or medium nib. The triangular Omas 360 Collection is considered the flagship of Omas' model line and represents one of the most advanced writing instruments of our time. The 360's triangular body is based on ergonomic principles, and combines a perfect grip and nib angle to permit fluid, uniform writing with uninterrupted ink flow. The 360 is streamlined and aerodynamic and equipped with a rhodium-plated 18K gold nib and features Omas' "hi-tech" rhodium-plated trim. The Omas 360 is available with Omas' innovative ACS (Advanced Cartridge System).

The retail price of these pens is $595, but today we're offering them only $299.99.

Thanks for stopping by!

12 Days of Christmas Sale - Monday, Dec. 20

Today's "12 Days of Christmas" Sale item, "Mabie in America", should be on the shelf of every fan of vintage fountain pens. Author and fountain pen historian David Moak relates the fascinating story of the Mabie-related pen companies in astonishing detail, from John Mabie's first entry into the work force through the closing of the American company in 1941.

Containing nearly 250 pages and 750 illustrations, this volume represents the most complete history of a single pen company in print. This 3rd and final edition of this important work contains a considerable amount of new information and many new illustrations.

"Meticulously researched . . . lavishly illustrated." - Michael Fultz

"The well-written text is carefully annotated, and profusely illustrated with color pictures of pens and other products of the Mabie companies. While Mabie in America may appeal most of all to pen collectors, it is also an important contribution to New York business history and to the history of the Mabies and allied families." - The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record"

Every page surprises you with the scope of the research and the wealth of information. It makes you wish that every pen maker had a book like this." - Ron Dutcher

Normally $45.00. On sale at the Pear Tree Pen Company for only $26.99.

12 Days of Christmas Sale - Day 3

Today's item is the "Journey" Notebook from Exacompta, with either a brown or black leather cover. MSRP is $14.00 - Now they're only $4.75!

The Exacompta Journey is a field notebook for all those who long for the trail. This design by Rafbet Garcia and Caroline Pruilh is in the old Japanese tradition of woodblock carving for printing.

Exacompta "Journey" Notebooks feature:

* Real leather cover
* Clairefontaine paper - extra white, exceptionally smooth satin finish
* 90 g acid-free, pH neutral for long preservation
* Black elastic closure
* Elegant round corners
* 96 ruled sheets

Sewn binding for extra security and flexibility

Each Wild Ducks "Journey" notebook is 4" x 6" and is available with a brown or black leather cover.

12 Days of Christmas Sale - Day 2

At the 12 Day of Christmas Sale from the Pear Tree Pen Company, we're offering Rhodia Academic Planners - and they're nearly free!

Well, not really, but they are more than half off, and that's a deal that's hard to beat.

These 12-month 2010-2011 academic planners feature high quality Rhodia paper and are available with an either orange or black cover, and in both the larger 6" x 9" and smaller 4" x 6" size. They run from August 2010 through July 2011.

12 Days of Christmas Sale - Day 1

Well, apparently we can't count, because there are only 10 days until Christmas. (Holy cow - where does the time go?)

In any event, for those who can forgive us for this little imperfection, we've got something special in store for you. Every day from now until December 25, we will a spectacular item in our store slash its price. But you need to hurry, because supplies will be limited to in-stock inventory and the savings will only be good for 24 hours! Today's item is, we think, a wonderful way to start the savings: The Rohrer & Klingner Glass Dip Pen Gift Set. This beautiful handmade dip pen set is a perfect way to explore the 2 bottles of fantastic R & K inks that the set contains, but also make using the Pear Tree Pen Ink Sampler a breeze. And, of course, it's a great gift for any of the inkophiles on your list!

We're Giving Away Platinum Fountain Pens

The Pear Tree Pen Company is giving away a Platinum Plaisir Fountain Pen (or two - or three ...).

Here's how you can enter the contest for your chance to win. The rules are super easy.

Step 1.: [a] Go to the Pear Tree Pen Company's Facebook page; [b] hit the "like" button; and [c] write on our wall!

Step 2: [a] Go to the Pear Tree Pen Company's Twitter page: [b] Follow us; and [c] tweet the following message: "RT @PearTreePens: On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me a Perdice from the Pear Tree."

That's it. Easy. Just make sure that I know your Twitter ID and FB ID so I can make sure both conditions were satisfied.

Winners will be selected at random from those who complete valid entries. The contest is open until December 25 and I'll contact the winners individually to make delivery arrangements. Void where prohibited, Taxes are your responsibility, yada yada yada.

Thanks!! Have fun. Play hard.

James