A piece of good news

[oldstoat]

At a time when pen retailers are closing down (J M Pennifeather in Hampstead is the latest to go in England), it is a huge pleasure to find one that has opened. I was in Hay-on -Wye yesterday, a lovely town known for its dozens of secondhand bookshops, and found that a great stationery and pen shop, Bartrums, has opened.

Even better, Stefan Price, who sold me a Pel 400 and some Poussiere de la Lune, is a Geek and enormously enthusiastic and knowledgeable. It was a treat talking to him and buying from him. They have a website but have more in stock than on the website, so if you're ever in that bit where England and Wales meet, pop in.

[Laura N]

I have heard of Hay-on-Wye! How lucky for you to be able to go there. I love a good pen store.

[da vinci]

Thanks for the post Oldstoat - i have not been to Hay on Wye despite living in the UK. Another reason to go