workinforwood
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Seeing all the fuss happening here in the last few weeks...perhaps this will change the mood around here a bit.
This is one of the best articles I ever read. August, 2010, Penworld Magazine, article pertaining to "Is it possible to make pens one by one in today's business climate" , by Laura Chandler, interviewing Toshiya Nakata.
I won't type the whole article, but this quote pretty much sums it all up for me. Better get a tissue ready too.
Quote: " Nakata also tells of a young girl who inquired by email about a fountain pen for her father. She explained that her father was in the hospital, terminally ill and with only about three weeks to live. He had specifically requested a Nakaya, and she and her mother were trying hard to honor his wish; she wanted the pen within ten days. The company hurried to finish a pen and send it to her. Nakaya heard nothing further for a month, after which they received a letter from the girl's mother thanking them for the pen. She told them her husband had been very pleased and had used it to write a love letter to her. He passed away soon after writing it. " I was surprised one more and crying" said Nakata. " end quote
There are many stories like this that many people like us have had the honor to be a part of.
This is why one man can make it in the pen business.
This is why we are here in this community.
This is one of the best articles I ever read. August, 2010, Penworld Magazine, article pertaining to "Is it possible to make pens one by one in today's business climate" , by Laura Chandler, interviewing Toshiya Nakata.
I won't type the whole article, but this quote pretty much sums it all up for me. Better get a tissue ready too.
Quote: " Nakata also tells of a young girl who inquired by email about a fountain pen for her father. She explained that her father was in the hospital, terminally ill and with only about three weeks to live. He had specifically requested a Nakaya, and she and her mother were trying hard to honor his wish; she wanted the pen within ten days. The company hurried to finish a pen and send it to her. Nakaya heard nothing further for a month, after which they received a letter from the girl's mother thanking them for the pen. She told them her husband had been very pleased and had used it to write a love letter to her. He passed away soon after writing it. " I was surprised one more and crying" said Nakata. " end quote
There are many stories like this that many people like us have had the honor to be a part of.
This is why one man can make it in the pen business.
This is why we are here in this community.
