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TOKYO, Oct. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Platinum Pen Co., Ltd. begins in October 2009 the overseas sale of a new fountain pen model highly popular in Japan for its nib that gives a feel of genuinely smooth writing despite its super-low price. The Platinum PPQ is a family of fountain pens acceptable to people of a broad range of ages and, at the same time, giving a feel of genuinely smooth fountain pen writing satisfactory even to long-time users. PPQ ink is available in seven different colors and...

When it comes to writing the pen apparently is mightier than the computer keyboard.Second, fourth and sixth grade children with and without handwriting disabilities were able to write more and faster when using a pen than a keyboard to compose essays, according to new research.The study, headed by Virginia Berninger, a University of Washington professor of educational psychology who studies normal writing development and writing disabilities, looked at children's ability to write the...

TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- In addition to brushing up on reading, writing and arithmetic, students getting ready to go back to school should also practice pen spinning. Pentel of America is pleased to announce the "R.S.V.P. Spin It To Win It" contest to kickoff Back To School 2009. Pentel recently launched a website dedicated to pen spinning and the contest at www.spinthepen.com. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click...

New non-profit helping children break the cycle of intergenerational incarceration BROOKLYN, N.Y., May 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With support from the famed rapper Queen Pen, the Brooklyn-based non-profit organization, Children of Promise, NYC (CPNYC), is set to unite children from the Brooklyn area and their incarcerated fathers this coming Father's Day by sponsoring free trips to surrounding prisons. Of the estimated 85,000 children in New York who have an incarcerated parent,...

TORRANCE, Calif., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- In these tough economic times, more Americans are 'nesting' - creating entertainment and interest in the home instead of participating in expensive entertainment outside of the home. In recent weeks, the New York Times reported that the recession is a boost for certain businesses - including craft supplies. Pentel Arts, a division of Pentel of America, a leading provider of writing instruments and art supplies, is an excellent example of the nesting...

Recycology(TM) Handy-line S(TM) Dry Erase Marker Makes Debut TORRANCE, Calif., May 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Pentel of America is proud to announce that in honor of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, they will be an exhibitor in the Green Festival Chicago at the Chicago Navy Pier. On Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May 17th, Pentel of America will join other exhibitors in this two-day festival of music, education and environmental awareness. The Green Festival Chicago helps environmental...

Recycology(TM) Handy-line S(TM) Dry Erase Marker Makes Debut TORRANCE, Calif., April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Pentel of America is proud to announce that in honor of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, they will participate in Earth Day New York. On Friday, April 24th and Saturday, April 25th, Pentel will join other exhibitors in this two-day festival of music, education and environmental awareness. Earth Day New York promotes environmental companies, non-profit organizations and sponsors to...

Recycology(TM) Handy-line S(TM) Dry Erase Marker Makes Debut TORRANCE, Calif., April 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Pentel of America is proud to announce that in honor of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, they will participate in America's largest Earth Day celebration on the National Mall in Washington D.C. On Sunday, April 19th, Pentel of America will join other exhibitors in this large-scale event sponsored by the Earth Day Network and the Green Apple Festival. The National Mall Earth Day...

Recycology(TM) Handy-line S(TM) Dry Erase Marker Makes Debut TORRANCE, Calif., April 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Pentel of America is proud to announce that in honor of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, they will participate as an exhibitor in Earth Fair San Diego. On Sunday, April 19th, Pentel of America will join 200 other exhibitors in historic Balboa Park to commemorate this eco-friendly occasion. Featuring a special kids activity area, five entertainment venues, the Children's Earth Parade...

RICHARDSON, Texas, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- As it turns out, the pen really is mightier than the sword. And the machete. And the bulldozer, or whatever else they're using to demolish Earth's endangered rain forests. Or, at least one pen is: the new Bamboo Tornado(TM) by Retro 51. It's a pen that's fun to use. Lightweight, ergonomic, and writes like a dream. More important, the barrel is made from solid bamboo, a durable hardwood that's also eco-friendly. Bamboo -- the...