Federalist Pens and Paper (Since 2015)

Welcome to Federalist Pens and Paper! Federalist Pens is an eCommerce luxury online fountain pen store run by an avid pen collector/enthusiast with 20+ years experience using/buying/collecting/selling vintage and modern fountain pens! As a former high school History Teacher, I decided to turn my hobby/passion into a FT business venture!   I now sell new fountain pens as an authorized dealer for our listed pen brands. We also sell paper, ink, cases, vintage pens, nibs, and accessories for this amazing hobby!

We Buy Pen Collections! We Buy Vintage fountain Pens! We Have Vintage Pens to Sell! Call/Email me with your collection/info (Pics Preferred)...

Our team (My Family) is available to help provide an exciting and complete online shopping experience! If you have questions or comments about your order or content found within this website, please feel free to contact us via email: 

sales@federalistpensonline.com

You can also complete the form below, with any questions or comments, and I will get back to you (usually within 24 hours)!

Thanks for visiting our store and we look forward to serving you!

Regards, 

Frank Limper (FL) - Federalist Pens and Paper 

FAQ's:

Why "Federalist Pens"??

FL- "Federalist Pens" is named after my love of history. As a former HS History teacher, fan of "Hamilton", and based in the historical area of Philadelphia, I wanted a name that would signify that feeling of writing with fountain pens/vintage writing instruments/etc.. That is all it means. It has no political reference nor intentions.

Who are you? 

FL- I have been in “The Hobby” for many years. I have been collecting pens most of my life (Father always liked/still likes BP/RB Pens), and I got into Fountain Pens about 18 years ago when I was still teaching History in public schools. I went to many pen shows in the Eastern US- met dealers and vendors, and amassed my own collection. I began selling vintage pens on Pen Forums, Ebay, and had a table at my home show (Philly Pen Show). Around 2014, I came up with the idea of becoming a retailer. I had already sold vintage fountain pens for a while, and I had other trade show experience (I also collect other items, and have sold items as a hobbyist since my teenage years).

I use fountain pens daily. I still tutor students from time to time, and I do a lot of writing. Most of my own collection (+/-300 Pens) consists of vintage fountain pens. I like all kinds of pens for a variety of reasons. I like many different brands- modern would include Pelikan, Visconti, Pilot, Lamy, among others. My favourite vintage brands include Wahl-Eversharp, Esterbrook, and Sheaffer- the majority of my vintage items (that I have decided to keep) are from these brands.

You started as a fountain pen collector/hobbyist, and transistioned to a FT Dealer.. How/Why?

FL- It takes a lot of time, effort and research to become a retailer. In the US, there are a lot of requirements to accomplish this endeavour. If you decide to buy/sell pens- Start small, and grow as your customer base grows! If you sell what you love/like using, you can be successful!

You are well-known in India for fountain pens. How did you get started? What Indian fountain pen brands do you represent?

FL- I am very proud of my presence in the world of Indian Pens. Click and Epitome are my latest Indian brands. I was also the first US Dealer for Magna Carta Pens. I was/am also the first US Dealers for Ayush Paper, and Endless Journals (Tomoe River 68gsm Journals). I have been very successful with products and vendors from India. Endless Works takes their famous “Brooch” Bookmarks, and engraves my store info on them- I give these away as “Bonus” items with an Endless Journal Purchase! Ayush Paper has also been well received, and sales have been very successful!

Obviously, you are open to new brands and collaborations… 

FL- It is what seperates me from many of my fellow dealers! I am very active with my local pen group, and the Seasonal Store at my local mall is a big hit during the holidays! I am also the host (Hub master) of the Annual Pelikan Pen Hub(as the official Philly Metro Pelikan Pens Dealer).

I have always been open to new products, and the ability to work with independent makers. I am always willing to "take a chance" on a product I would use!!

I was also Robert Oster Signature Inks (ROS Inks) first US Dealer (“Frankly” Ink Colours celebrate this Anniversary!). Not all of my collaborations have been as successful, but I am pleased to say that all of my projects and collaborations have been a success!

Any other details/information to share?

FL: You can also join my Facebook Community Page- @fountainpencommunity

"The Fountain Pen Community" (TFPC) was an old pen forum that I used to run/Administrator. It has a lot iof great information regarding vintage fountain pens.

The site is accessible (but inactive to keep operating costs low), but this Facebook Forum keeps the spirit and membership alive for the pen community! You can also reach us at sales@federalistpensonline.com!