In addition to great books, Politics & Prose carries an array
of non-book items for gifts and personal use. Every once in awhile an
unusual product comes along that warrants a special mention in this
column. Such is the case with a beautiful and innovative line of pens
that we’re now carrying at the store.
Made in Gemany by Lamy, these pens first caught our attention
because they are so sleek, attractive, and wonderful to write with. Each
type—fountain, rollerball, and ballpoint—combines elegant design with
functionality and comes in assorted styles and colors.
Given the company’s origins, it’s not surprising that its pens are
so distinctive and have won so many awards for modern design over the
years. Lamy began as a small operation in Heidelberg more than a half
century ago. But at least initially, there was little about its pens to
distinguish them from other brands. That changed in the 1960s when,
searching to set itself apart in the design world, the company engaged
the services of Gerd A. Müller, one of the most innovative designers at
Braun, the German manufacturer of consumer products. Influenced by the
Bauhaus movement, Müller believed in minimalism and in form following
function, and he designed the first in a line of Lamy fountain pens
that the company still makes today. A succession of other designers
followed with pens that were at once modern, sleek, and original, while
also comfortable to hold and smooth to write with. Not to mention
reasonably priced.
Fast-forward a few decades since Müller’s first fountain pen,
called the Lamy 2000, and the company’s inventory now consists of an
array of writing implements, from the most sophisticated fountain pens
to calligraphy utensils to mechanical pencils.
At P&P we’re carrying several fountain pens (with cartridges,
not ink bottles), rollerballs, and ballpoints, in a range of styles,
colors, and prices. Once you pick one up and write with it, we think
you’ll understand what makes the pen so irresistible.
-- Brad and Lissa
202-362-2408
at Sixth & I
This summer P&P and the DC Public Library team up for the
library’s Summer Reading Program for readers of all ages. Read great
books, see amazing authors, and win prizes. Sign up for the Summer
Reading Program in the P&P Children and Teens Department.
Do
you need to get some summer reading done for school? Buy your books at
Politics & Prose and you'll receive a 10% discount on books
purchased from school summer reading lists. If your school does not
provide a summer reading list, check with your public library. All
public libraries provide suggested reading lists and we will also honor
them with a 10% discount. Just bring your list and we will be glad to
help you make selections for an enjoyable summer of reading!
at The Hay-Adams Hotel
