pens

Pens are writing utensils. They are generally long and thin in shape and dispense ink when pushed to a flat writable surface... usually paper.

As far as scientists can tell, the pen was used as far back as 500 B.C., where Natives would narrow the tips of bamboo sticks or bird feathers.

The pen today is much more functional and can be purchased in many colors, usually black or blue. Current types of pens include felt-tip, rollerball, fountain, and most commonly ballpoint.


Pens are commonly used for promotional purposes. Promotional pens are normally ballpoint pens that can be advertised on by businesses to promote their products or service.

You'll find bloggers talking about pens at sites like Pen Addict and Parker Rollerball Pen.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “pens”

 

• George W. Bush pens letter as wedding present

  
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  George W. Bush pens letter as wedding present Former President George W. Bush knows how to give a wedding present. Bush sent a personalized letter to a pair ... “Laura and I send our best wishes for a future filled with love and happiness,” Bush wrote in the letter. Yolanda and her husband, 85 ... Read more ...
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• YBF’S MOTHER’S DAY EXCLUSIVE: Actress Reagan Gomez Dishes On How SHE Wins The ‘Working Mom’ Struggle

  
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  We met her in her first starring role as the cute teen everyone had a crush on during "The Parent Hood" TV show back in 1995.  Now, Reagan Gomez is 33, a wife of 14 years, a mom to two ridiculously cute kids, and one of the (politically) feistiest chicks we know on Twitter.  And while she expands her acting career ...
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• Pens-Islanders Series Snapshots

  
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  The No. 1-seeded Penguins defeated the No. 8-seeded Islanders in six games in their opening-round series with their 4-3 overtime win on Saturday at Nassau Coliseum. The Penguins advance to play seventh-seeded Ottawa in the second round. It’s th… Read More
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• Unlikely Heroes Clinch Series for Pens

  
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  Two very unlikely heroes led the Penguins into the second round of the 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs. Defensemen Brooks Orpik and Paul Martin scored the game-winning and game-tying goals, respectively, to give Pittsburgh a 4-3 overtime win over the… Read More
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• New Product Showcase – May 2013

  
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  Spring is here and with it, the new product launches for the season. While there are virtually hundreds of new or modified products released throughout the year I picked through a few that I found particularly novel or creative. Manufacturers are always finding new ways to utilize advances in printing technology to ...
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• Weekend link-o-rama

  
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  Roa in London Happy weekend. Hope you’ve had a less busy week than me. Various and Gould spotted this odd but awesome tribute to a piece of graffiti in Berlin . Jaz recently visited C215′s town of Vitry, France, where he painted this stunning wall . Meanwhile, Anthony Lister is going huge in LA . Also on ...
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• Tonight in the NHL: Isles host Pens in must-win Game 6 (Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia)

  
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  Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins will look to eliminate the New York Islanders from the NHL playoffs on Saturday.
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• A New Text Design: Colourful Summertime

  
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  The weather finally seems to be catching up with the season and its getting warmer, the sun is shining, and its time to celebrate the coming summer. Im planning to spend tomorrow in the garden again (yay), and to bask in a bit of warm sunshine. Perfect time to clean up and upload a new text design ... Still ...
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• Penguins Recognized in Award Nominations

  
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  With the star power that molds the Pittsburgh Penguins, it is not surprising to see the hometown team represented in the NHL award nominations. A few of the 2013 Penguins found themselves as finalists for awards. Here is a list: Ted Lindsay Award – Alex Ovechkin, Martin St. Louis, and Sidney Crosby. This award is ...
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• Best of Office Weekend Roundup 148

  
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  Paper clip napkin holder Use a paper clip to keep cords from falling – Lifehacker A sentry safe that survived Hurricane Sandy Fun camo chair College Ruled iPad Sleeve Green Russian Doll Pencil Sharpener Hanging notes Heart pencil organizer Jcrew Pencil Roll Old ...
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• Vokoun, Penguins Take Series Lead

  
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  Game five of the Penguins vs. Islanders match-up was a rather significant one compared to what most fans and analysts thought. In fact, many folks predicted that the Penguins would either sweep the Islanders or take the series in five games. Despite the numbers and predictions, there was not a handshake ceremony at ...
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• Leighton Denny Manicure Pens VAMP & PROVOCATIVE

  
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  Ich durfte für die Leighton Denny Manicure Pens  VAMP & PROVOCATIVE  testen.  Jeder Pen enthält 2x 4ml (je 4ml Top-Coat + 4ml Base-Coat). Der Pen an für sich ist einzigartig Ganzen Beitrag lesen...
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• Pen Haul

  
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  Sharpie Fine Point , Pilot G2 RT Ultra Fine ,  uni-ball 207 Retractable Ultra Micro Point ,   Pilot Precise V5 RT Extra Fine
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• Quill Discount Coupons

  
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  If you want coupons for quill.com, then GetDiscountCoupon.com is the place for you. Just click on the code to copy quill.com discount code. Then paste it in the coupon box during checkout and click apply. This amount will be automatically deducted from total price. We’re always updating new Quill discount coupons. ...
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• Cursive under fire

  
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  While New York schools debate whether or not to cut cursive from the curriculum, legislators in the Carolinas have apparently introduced bills that would mandate its instruction. And though I value seemingly obsolete art forms as much as the next paper geek, I found this analysis from handwriting expert Kate ...
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• Platinum Balance Fountain Pen Review

  
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  I was a little concerned after opening my package from JetPens and taking my first glance at the Platinum Balance Fountain Pen . Do I like the design? How durable is it? And most of all, is it worth the price? At $50, this is not a toss in the cart add-on. Some thought is required to commit to a pen like this. Like ...
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• Fleury out, Vokoun in for Game 5

  
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  On Wednesday, after the Pittsburgh Penguins cancelled their previously scheduled “optional” practice, Coach Dan Bylsma announced that Tomas Vokoun would get the start in game five against the New York Islanders. This decision by the Penguins coaching staff, of course, came after the 6-4 loss on Long Island Tuesday ...
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• Are These the Last Days of Fleury in Pittsburgh?

  
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  Will Fleury get a chance to redeem himself? The announcement that Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury will sit out his first NHL playoff game in favor of Tomas Vokoun may signal the end of the “Flower” as a Penguin. After faltering in the post season each year since the Penguins Stanley Cup win in 2009, ...
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• NHL Notebook: Montreal loses Gionta; Vokoun in goal for Pens (The SportsXchange)

  
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  Montreal Canadiens forward Brian Gionta has a torn left biceps and will miss the remainder of the playoffs, the team announced Wednesday. Gionta will have surgery on Friday to repair the damage. He underwent the same procedure on his right biceps last year.
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• Where’s my pen?

  
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  I didn’t have this problem in Brooklyn, because our house there was much more compact (2 stories, 2 rooms per floor). Our new house is modest in size, but it’s been added on to over the course of its 200-year-old history in a way that is totally charming — and totally maddening whenever I need a pen. My ...
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