Hammer Family Collection
Introducing Hammer Family Collections: A New Chapter in Our Journey As we listened to the marketplace, we realized that many customers were precluded from purchasing directly from MABEF. Through our evolving relationship with Laura Mariotto, we saw an opportunity to serve those unmet needs — and a new vision began to take shape. Launching Hammer […]
A Legacy Written in Ink: Sampro’s History with Fine Writing Instruments
Our entry into the fine writing instrument business started in 1979 with an art supply calligraphy distributor, Pentalic. Â Working for a Renaissance art supplier Lou Strick, Pentalic offered a range of calligraphy nibs start a calligraphy pens and other European art supplies. It started with one pen-the original Pelikan 120. Â This top selling quality fountain […]
How the Pentel Inking Center Was Born
How the Pentel Inking Center Was Born The Pentel Inking Center wasn’t created in a boardroom — it was born in the heart of artist alley at a Comicon. During one of our first engagements with illustrators, we noticed something fascinating: nearly every artist referred to their favorite pens simply as their inking tools. That […]
Inside the Iwata Gallery: A Stunning Showcase of Airbrush Art in Portland
This spring, Iwata Airbrush opened the Iwata Airbrush Gallery at its headquarters in Portland, Oregon. Stepping into the Iwata Gallery in Portland is like entering a world where creativity breathes life into every surface. From motorcycles to guitars and skateboards, the gallery celebrates the boundless possibilities of airbrush artistry. With balloons welcoming visitors at the […]
