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December 10, 2011 By Carol

Shannon Wheeler, Northern Sun Merchandising

December 8, 2011

My antennas are always alert to anything that supports the cause of letter writing.  I’ve come across some great finds. Let me share them with you.  Who knows, one of these items might answer the call for that “perfect gift!”


This “Tortoise- Hare  T-shirt” says it all…support your “inner tortoise” (Carl Honore). www.northernsun.com sku(8283)


7 year pen

The Seven-Year Pen is a smooth writing, medium point ballpoint with an extra large ink cartridge.  One pen will write “six and a half feet a day for seven years!”  Available in a wide range of fun colors.   $7.50 each www.seltzergoods.com/The-Seven-Year-Pen-c3



Pilot Varsity fountain pens

The Pilot Varsity fountain pen comes in a variety of ink colors- black, blue, pink, turquoise, red, purple, and green. If you want to treat someone to the joys of writing with liquid ink- here is an opportunity.  $13.09 amazon.com/pilot sku (90029)




Pilot Precise V5

C.J.’s favorite pen is a Pilot Precise V5 extra fine point. It writes like an artist’s rapidograph.  The very smallest of writing remains legible. Available in a 7 pack of assortment of colors for $10.06 amazon.com/pilot  sku(26015)


Teo Stationery


Script & Scribbles’ author Kitty Burns Florey recommends this fun stationery from Canada. I have some of the “pin up girls.” Very sassy! www.teostationery.com/products.html



Int'l Girl Aerogramme

I still love the international girl aerogrammes


Script & Scribble


Script & Scribble- The Rise and the Fall of Handwriting by Kitty Burns Florey is a treat and a unique opportunity to learn more about the history of handwriting. Funny and informative.$9.18 Available at amazon.com


The Art of the Handwritten Note
The Art of the Personal Letter
The Art of the Personal Letter


Margaret Shepherd’s books are my most used references. The Art of the Handwritten Note- A Guide to Reclaiming Civilized Communication $10.88. The Art of the Personal Letter- A Guide to Connecting through the Written Word $6.40. Available at amazon.com

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© The Letter Exchange

A subscription to The Letter Exchange for a mere $23.00 per year opens the door to an exciting world of new pen friends. It is a gift that keeps giving. The Letter Exchange


wrought iron letter openers
Wrought iron letter openers by Ron Savage

Those handcrafted, wrought iron “unique letter openers” will be the envy of the whole office!$20.00 ronsavage999@gmail.com


Happy shopping!

Filed Under: Accessories, Holiday Tagged With: 7 year pen, fountain pens, inner tortoise, Int'l Girl Aerogrammes, Kitty Burns Florey, Margaret Shepherd, Northern Sun Merchandising, pen friends, Pilot Precise V5, Ron Savage, Script & Scribbles, Shannon Wheeler, shopping, teo stationery, The Art of the Handwritten Note, The Art of the Personal Letter, The Letter Exchange, unique letter openers, Varsity pens

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