Al Charania of Charals Pens in Vancouver - 2011 marks 25 years of service in Vancouver.
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October 2011 marks 25 years of service for Vancouver Pen in Vancouver.
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We all search for a great pen store. Great stores, or Stores of Note, have a good selection of pens, create a environment that encourares the shopper to try a variety of pens and staff with knowledge and who are willing to give you the time to know the pen is right for you.
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Glenn Marcus and Marco Parascenzo of Novelli Pen in Rome.
On-line pen retailers are a good option for a buyer. Sometimes because of location, an on-line purchase is really the only option. Where possible, I prefer going into a pen store, trying a selection of pens and nibs and then making my selection while having a conversation while I do and building and relationship with staff of the store.
On our travels, I enjoy visiting pen stores. Even my wife, Karen, has a keen eye and can spot a pen store as soon as one is visible.
We travel extensively in France and Italy, so much my wife Karen provides travel consulting (www.marcustravel.com) and we have also put together a web site on great trips with a wide range of information at your disposal.
Great Pen Stores, those Stores of Note, are listed by the following countries: