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This is a friendly place... in cyberspace for floaty pen collectors. Float About offers a selection of over 240+ Eskesen float pens, a free online newsletter, links to collectors, traders, designers and distributors. If you are interested in float pens, or perhaps just curious, read on--it's a trip!
Introducing ... the new Vancouver Inukshuk Floaty
What is a Float Pen? Basically, it's a writing instrument that has something floating inside a clear window. Traditionally, it's a photographic image or object(s). They are commonly referred to as float or tilt pens, or, fondly, as floaty pens. Eskesen, the world's largest producer of float pens, calls them Floating Action Pens. Skim the definitions' page to become familiar with float pen anatomy and terminology.
Float Pens for Sale List... Pens on my
list sell for $3.75-$7.
I maintain an extensive list of Eskesen float pens for sale. It now consists of over 240+ different pens. The list is divided into categories
for ease of navigation. Check the Order Info page
for prices, shipping charges, and reservation terms.
Displays... In real life, my mate, Bill
Schmidt, and I are professional craftspeople. Our craft business is called
Turn-of-the-Century.
Find a display for sale and photos of several props
that we have built to house my personal collection.
Float Pen Collectors... If you happen to collect this item, you are one of many collectors worldwide. I share your affection for this simple, yet amazingly artistic, souvenir pen. Yes, I must confess, my passion borders on obsession. However, I consider myself selective. Eskesen of Denmark perfected the float pen in 1946, and it is their product that I seek first and foremost. Despite the flood of Chinese and Italian copycats, Eskesen products continue to reign supreme. Meet collectors, designers and distributors on the Collectors Unite Page.
Extra, Extra, Read all about it... Novice, avid, or casual pen collectors will enjoy the newsletter. It is published 4-6 times per year, at whim, and always accompanied by an updated pen list. Back issues of Float About 1-63 contain a wealth of float pen information and answers to FAQ's. Print them for your own personal use and reference. The current newsletter, Issue #64 of Float About posted on Mon/Oct 12, 2009. Issue #65 should follow 8-10 weeks. Check Float Along for continuous updates.
It is our hope that you will enjoy our sites and bookmark them so that you
may visit often.
Always afloat... Diana Andra & William Schmidt
Visit Turn-of-the-Century to browse our wooden items.
See Joshua's Wooden Tops.
preferred, but money orders and checks also accepted.
