Yes, Pentrace is the longest surviving pen char site. Back then there was Zoss and a few others but after 25 years we have been around, other similar chat sites have evolved, some came, some went but in the end....we are still here. Yes, we need more participation, reports, articles, bragging images of your collections, stories, news of new pens on the market, (Norman Haas from HisNibs.com always posts great new videos of his newest pen imports) more questions and answers for our readers.

Giovanni, may he rest in peace, had done an amazing job maintaining Pentrace and I am now challenged to do my best to maintain and be sure we remain relevant. I have my own challenges but I will strive to create more articles of interest to stimulate more participation.

The pulse of Pentrace is going to have to come from our readers to participate and stimulate our readers. So, dear readers, I assure you there is a crowd of people out there eager to learn from our experienced participants.

What are you collecting?
What was your most recent terrific find?
How do you replace a typical ink sac?
Been to a recent pen show - how about a report.
Tell us how you have restored fountain pen, or even a ballpoint.

BTW, visit our facebook page linked from our Home Page. We have posts almost every day from collectors and dealers from Germany, Italy, South America and many more. Also links to new articles from Jim Mamoulides. Very active, about 2400 members.

Thanks for your patience. We all look forward to more articles of interest.