In 1888, American inventor John Loud created the first ballpoint pen. It worked well on leather and wood and the like, but absolutely shredded paper, making it almost useless. One problem was that ...

Whether you’re a hiker, writer, or DIY enthusiast, this keyring pen offers the versatility you won’t find in an ordinary ballpoint ... marks or indentations on wood, making it perfect for ...

including his signature ballpoint pen on canvas pieces right to a series of pen, charcoal and pastel collages, mixed media on wooden chopping boards, and his “editioned” work with epoxy resin ...