Every year, 8 million tons of plastic are being dumped in the seas. In the US, more than 4.3 million pens are thrown away every day. That isn’t sustainable.
Whether your child can write or just getting started, there are a lot of things you can do to get them more inspired to write.
Ballograf loves good design and is part of the Swedish design history as well. But here we intended to highlight some other great design classics from Sweden.
How come Ballograf sells pens from Cross? It is a question we get sometimes. It’s time we tell the story. The short answer: we like quality pens.
Despite the computer’s strong entry into work and everyday life, there is still a strong force in people to continue using pen and paper.
Ballpoint pens are the world’s most sold pens with a share of about 40% of the total proportion of pens. But then it hasn’t always been that way.
There are many who have begun to question their internet habits, some even go as far as calling it an addiction. But what should you do, and do you even need to?
Once you have bought a pen that you really like, the joy can quickly turn into a worry about losing the pen. What can you do to prevent this from happening?
Choosing materials Do you want to start with a blank card/paper, or will you buy a printed card with your greeting? Think about what the card itself signals and how it fits a potential gift given at the same time. Keep in mind that the paper quality is of importance in how the card will…
New Year, new possibilities. In the beginning of a new year many of us set goals with our lifes. A good way to reach your goals and gain insight into your life is to write down the thoughts that circulate in your head. And it does not have to be so advanced. Here is a…
We often get the question what’s the difference between pens. In the jungle of pen brands, models and colors, it is nice to know at least what type of pen you want before taking the next step- to think about which price range and model that appeals to you. Ballpoint pen Reliable partner in crime…
62 years and almost new to Ballograf- only eight years have passed since Jamil Goria started at the factory. Many of his colleagues have worked here much longer. Jamil is Ballograf’s very own romantic. While he maintains the Epoca machine and refill parts for the pens, he is more than happy to talk about life…
It is popular to engrave a shorter text on a pen, either for one self or as a gift. Here at Ballograf we engrave many pens every month, which means we got some tips and advice for those who is planning to buy an engraved pen. First of all – what does engraving mean? The…
1. You can’t erase Now you might think “Exactly, that’s why I want a pencil!”. But the fact is- it is better to sketch freely, not wasting time on erasing. Just go for it, draw draw draw. If you stop to erase, you lose flow. But above all: If you constantly erase your mistakes, it…
There are many pens to choose from, right? When trying to fint a pen you are presented with a lot of pens in different price range, colors and quality. At Ballograf we believe we have a lot to share with you about pens, therefore we have some tips on the way for those who might…
There is a lot to find on YouTube for those who are interested in Ballograf pens. In this post we have collected the ones we like a bit more. 1. Matilda Fryxell Art Matilda creates a portrait in this video using Ballograf Rondo. It’s always impressive to see how a picture is emerging, from sketch…
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