We get a fair number of people coming to this blog for the answer to that one, so we thought we’d address it briefly. [Read more…]
President Obama’s 22 Signature Pens
The U.S. president signed the historic health care bill last week using a different pen for each portion of the letters in his name. The Washington Post reported that it took Obama, a left-hander, about 90 seconds to complete the signature.
And what kind of pens was President Obama using? According to the Post’s secret source, they were black Cross pens, customized with the presidential seal and the President’s signature. [Read more…]
Skilcraft Pens: Writing Instruments of the US Govt
Anyone who’s ever been into a federal office, like the Post Office, has probably seen this ubiquitous American pen: The black Skilcraft retractable ballpoint stamped “U.S. Government.” It’s one of the most commonly used pens among federal employees and the military. [Read more…]
Where Does Pencil Lead Come From?
Where does pencil lead come from? That’s one of those questions you start pondering in the middle of a too-warm afternoon when you’re sitting at a desk with a pencil in your hand, working, when you’d rather be anywhere else but there.
So, for the next time your mind gets to wandering, here’s the answer: [Read more…]
Obama’s Presidential Pens, Part II
Four years ago, when President Obama signed the new healthcare law into effect in the US, we told you about the 22 Cross pens he used to do the job.
Now, his pens are in the news again because of a comment he made about his intentions to veto certain controversial legislation during his second term. [Read more…]
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