Welcome! to the home page of Pensations --
dealing in modern and vintage writing instruments,
and related items.

News from Private Reserve Ink

Private Reserve Ink recently announced a price increase -- the 50 ml bottles now have a list price of $8.40 per bottle. Private Reserve ink is available in twenty-nine (29!) colors, and is safe for use with all fountain pens and dip pens. The Pensations price is $6.75 for regular colors and $7 for limited edition colors (DC SuperShow Blue and DC SuperShow Green). Click here to order Private Reserve ink. And remember, there are always at least 3 colors of Private Reserve ink on sale for $5.75 per bottle.

Private Reserve Ink also announced new fast-drying fountain pen inks in three colors: Midnight Blues, Sherwood Green and Ultra Black. These inks come in 2 oz bottles with a list price of $10 -- the Pensations price is $8 per bottle for the fast-drying inks. Click here to order Private Reserve fast-drying ink.

Penmen Comic Strip

Click on the comic strip to visit Penmen.com for posters or to view past Penmen strips (featured in Pen World magazine).

Web Resources Updated

I took a few hours this week and added links to the Resources page. I also checked all the links and deleted the dead ones. This is one those "house keeping" chores which must be performed from time to time, and it's amazing how quickly web sites come and go. I hope you find the Resources page useful. Please e-mail me with any web pages you think would be of interest to pen or pencil enthusiasts.

Customer Comments

I'm delighted to hear from cutomers -- e-mail me with your comments or suggestions; let me know what you think of the web site, the products, the prices or your experience with Pensations. Thank you for your business, and may you have a very happy and prosperous 2006.

Customer Testimonials

I often receive feedback from customers and I enjoy reading these messages very much. I try to provide the best customer service combined with low prices, and customer feedback helps me know whether I'm reaching my goals. I have decided to share some of the messages I receive, and I've printed portions below. These are unsolicited comments, and no one received any type of compensation for the remarks or for the publication of the remarks.

"Pensations is a WONDERFUL seller. I'm telling my friends, 'This is the place to buy your pens'" [P.T.]

"You are much more than a correct and agreeable seller -- you are A TRUE GENTLEMAN" [S.N.]

"... very friendly and you delivered as promised" [T.J.]

"I'm a repeat customer and I commend you as a conscientious seller" [C.S.]

"I will be back again -- you are 100% the best" [G.T.]

"Dealing with you is very nice, you provide quality products always" [P.B.]

Click here or on the "On-line Catalog" menu item on the left to view the catalog. Let me know what you think of the catalog and shopping cart system by e-mailing me at admin@pensations.com.

Pensations is located in beautiful and historic Danville, Kentucky. Danville offers a wealth of historical, educational and cultural institutions and activities. Danville is home to Centre College (site of the 2000 Vice Presidential debate), Pioneer Playhouse (now in its 58th year) and the Great American Brass Band Festival. For more information on Pensations and Danville, click here or on the "About Us" menu item in the left column.

We have a large inventory of writing instruments including limited editions, modern pens and vintage pens. We also sell ink and refills, and pen-related items including cases and stationery. View the on-line catalog to see items which interest you. E-mail us if you're interested in an item which is not listed.

We list resources for those interested in writing instruments, including books, contact information for pen companies and a list of pen-related web sites. The books page features selected books on writing instruments, penmanship, turning pens and other books of interest. From the book pages you can also search Amazon.com for books, CDs, videos, DVDs, tools, toys and other items.

Many people with an interest in fine writing instruments also have a desire to improve their handwriting. A resource which has been used successfully by many is Barbara Getty's Write Now: A Complete Self-Teaching Program for Better Handwriting (click on the title for additional information). Other useful books include Calligraphy Made Easy by Margaret Shepherd, and Italic Calligraphy and Handwriting: Exercises and Text by Lloyd Reynolds. Click on any of these book titles to see more information, or click here to visit our web page of books, including these and other titles brought to you in association with Amazon.com.

If you have an interest in vintage or modern writing instruments, you should join the Pen Collectors of America. Click here (or on the logo in the left column) for more information.

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Amazon.com has books, CDs, videos, DVDs, tools, toys and more.

Click the banner below to go to Amazon.com, or click here to search for books or to browse items within general categories.