Ink

Elite '08

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Adam W.

Saint Paul, MN

Coolest pen store ever.  

First: accept that you need a decent pen.  Forget the gimme pens and crappy bic ballpoints.  You need a nice writing pen that you can call your own.  The good news is that you don't need to spend an arm and a leg for this to happen (though you can if you want to) and you have a friend in the pen business.

Barry Rubin sells pens ranging in price from about $40 to infinity.  To find YOUR pen, you call Barry and make an appointment to visit his store in the IDS Center.  This does eliminate impulse purchases (unless Barry happens to be around when you call) but insures that you will get personal attention geared toward matching you with YOUR pen.

You'll whisk up the IDS elevator to an unassuming door.  You'll buzz the bell and Barry will let you in.  Then your jaw will drop.  Feast your eyes on the view--of every kind of pen imaginable.  (The view out the windows is pretty good too.)  Tell Barry what you're looking for, or let him guide your search.  No rush, no pressure, have fun.  Before you know it you'll be off with YOUR new pen!  Happiness ensues.

You're welcome.

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