We all search for a great pen store. Great stores, or stores of notehave a good selection of pens, create a environment that encourares the shopper to try a variety of pens to narrow down the selection. The staff with knowledge and willing to give you the time to know you are buying a pen that is right for you.
Above/Right:
Glenn Marcus and Marco Parascenzo of Novelli Pen.
On-line pen retailers are a reality and they are part of the options for a buyer. Yes, it can be great to snag a great deal on-line, however, I prefer the experience of going into a pen store, trying a selection of pens and nibs and then making my selection. Having a conversation while I do.
I enjoy visiting pen stores on our travels. We travel extensively in France and Italy, so much my wife Karen provides travel consulting (www.marcustravel.com) and have put together a web site on great trips.
Great Pen Stores, those Stores of Note are listed by the following countries:
September 2010 is just around the corner and that means another visit to Novelli Pen in Rome.
I look forward to reporting back on my visit and perhaps even my newest acquisition in my Pens of Note