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Our mission is simple: to provide the best products and service to our customers at the lowest prices possible. We take great pride in our company, our commitment to customer service and in the products we sell. Our online store is designed to provide you with a safe and secure environment to browse our product catalog.

Where the Customers Always Write!

Bertram's Inkwell has been THE source for fine writing instruments in the Baltimore/ Washington area since 1985. We specialize in fine writing instruments, limited edition writing instruments, leather accessories, and related items. Whether you are buying for your self, someone special, or a corporate gift, the sales consultants at Bertram's Inkwell can help you find that perfect item.

Pendemonium is a full time writing equipment shop owned by Sam and Frank Fiorella in Fort Madison, Iowa. Pendemonium was established in 1994 in Montclair, Virginia and moved to Fort Madison, Iowa in May 2000. We are one of just a handful of full time writing equipment dealers in the world.

We take pride in offering the very best personalized service we possibly can. Much of our business is transacted over the internet which some regard as rather impersonal, but we are determined to offer each of our customers service tailored to their needs.

We offer a wide selection of individual vintage ink bottles and collections.

Our Labeled Bottle section includes Carter, Waterman, Parker and hundreds of smaller brands from Greece, Spain, China, Japan and other exotic locations.

We also stock a large selection of Traveling Bottles in Wood, Metal and BHR.

Unlabeled Bottles include both 19th and 20th century bottles.

We currently have over 50 collections for sale.

How the Web Site Works

Bottles are sorted by category and then within eaxh category you can select a brand and or country of origin. If you do not see what you looking for or would like to trade please email us.

Variety of new pens, ink and refills.

FOUNTAIN PEN HOSPITAL was founded in 1946 by Phil Wiederlight and Al Wiederlight (the father and grandfather, respectively, of today's proprietors – Terry and Steve Wiederlight). Terry and Steve have a combined 50 years experience in all phases of vintage and modern writing instruments. Joining them in January of 1997 as Director of Operations, was Ed Fingerman who brought an additional 20+ years experience in fine writing instruments to the firm. Ed is a former President of Pen Collectors of America, a regular contributor to The Pennant, and has contribued to Pen World and numerous vintage