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Hi Everybody! Another month has passed and you all have helped to raise over $450 (after paypal fees) to go towards the Newton Pens Scholarships!  Thanks so much!  That means we have raised right around $1750 so far. We just drew a name from the hat (random.org), and #5 was selected.  That means Garrett O. […]

Hi Everybody! Thanks so much for all the contributions and buying the student art postcards.  I’m already setting up times to meet with the art classes around town to get more art for new cards. I had picked 27 last night as the winner, but turns out he’s already won once!  He could have accepted […]

Something I get asked about occasionally is about steps on the barrel. Here are examples of both. No step.  Smooth barrel when opened but not smooth when closed.   A step on the barrel when open, and smooth when closed.  

Hi Everybody! Just got back from DC last night and am getting back to the daily routine.  I had a great time and met lots of great people.  I didn’t have time to walk around much and take photos, but I will share the few I had the chance to take. I drove up with […]

Hi Everybody!  It’s time for me to get the ball rolling for August.  So far we have $930 to go to this year’s scholarships! Starting this month my wife Elizabeth will be helping me answer emails and pack up postcards.  Yay! During the entire month of August, if you donate or buy a pack of […]

And the winner is #50!  Congrats to Matthew! Thanks to everybody who participated.  This month we raised $658 after paypal fees.

It’s official! Now everything is tax deductible and I can accept money from different foundations.  I’m so proud of this. I’m hoping this will help us to reach more kids who need financial help with college. Thank you all for your support and contributing so much over the years. Warmest regards, Shawn

Hi Everybody, I just got back from the Miami pen show.  Two days driving each way from Hot Springs.  What a great way to see the country. Here are some snaps of the trip and the show. The show was put on by Bert Oser of Bertram’s Inkwell and man what a great guy.  He […]

Hi Everybody! I hope you’re having a great summer so far. I just received the newest set of postcards to start the fundraising off. The old set is in the top row, and I still have 25 sets for sale.  The new set is on the bottom and contains art from two local schools.  As […]

The question I’m asked the most is regarding the size of my pens. Here is a guide with lots of comparison photos. Diameter – Measured at the barrel threads. Slim – .45″/11.5 mm thick at threads with .427″/10.8 mm thick section. Small – .50″/12.5 mm thick at threads with .477″/12.1 mm thick section. Medium – […]