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We are happy to announce we are now carrying Laban pens. Manufactured in Taiwan, Laban pens are the recipients of numerous awards including the 'Best writing Instrument of 2004' by the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. By handling and engraving fine pens on a daily basis we have come to know quality - and the pens by Laban are solidly in this category, even to the extent that we will say, dollar for dollar, Laban pens will give you the most for your money in whichever price range you are in.

If it is a presentation pen and you need to make an impression, Laban has the finest quality boxes for each of their pens - definitely a step above.

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Besides their social uses, thank-you notes can be important business tools. When you are invited to large events, where your face and business card may get lost in the shuffle, try a follow up with a handwritten note - include your business card. The choice of stationery depends on the type of note. More formal letters, such as those for business, should use traditional stationery in white, cream or gray.

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Ever stumble across an old note or letter from an old friend, relation or long-lost love? What you may discover is much more than simply what the words say. Yes, words have meanings, but often handwritten messages add both emotion and personality. Your mind's eye might picture the person, revive the social discourse or swim in the relationship you had then. If you are lucky enough to still have that person in your world, the thoughts you have may extend to "the now". if by chance they are gone from your life, that note readily brings them back - even if just for the moment. Would that letter or note be the same if it were typed or an email? Hardly!

Pick up a pen and sketch that note, letter, thought or reminder, and the reader will see more than words alone.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

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There are many ways to engrave (or mark) pens, the most common being laser engraving or marking, which is normally done on low cost production pens that have a special coating. This coating turns color when the hot laser comes in contact with it. A laser engraver is also good for marking the barrel of a plastic pen because of the high heat generated. And finally you can use a laser to mark a brass or sterling silver pen but it must be done with a spray on coating which changes to a black (or sometimes gold) lettering when hit by the laser.

Another high volume personalizing method is imprinting using a pad printer or screenprinting, this prints the letters on the surface of the pen using inks and is especially good for logos or designer names.

But, is a $150 pen with someones name printed on the surface in ink what you wish to give as a gift? The perceived value would drop instamatically!

Better quality name brand pens are not designed for laser engraving, they do not have coatings or plastic barrels and most people do not want even a $50 pen marked with BLACK or even GOLD letters (tacky!).

To engrave pens at this level you need to precisely cut your names and letters into the surface of the pen using a rotary engraver (same as watches or jewelry) - holding the pens immovable and engraving them indelibly with a special name or phrase - turning a nice pen into a 'Custom' pen and adding value to your gift.

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