tmenyc Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 (edited) This probably doesn't need to be in Market Watch, but since it's about a particular store I put it here. I'm in Wisconsin (yes, I'm a New Yorker from Wisconsin) visiting family, and had long planned the opportunity to visit the brick and mortar Anderson Pens, even though yesterday was a blizzard that made the return trip take 4 hours at 30 mph, rather than less than 2 at more than double that speed. Anderson's is in a lovely little downtown mall, with a College Avenue entrance and an entrance into the mall itself. We were welcomed by both Lisa and Brian, who were slightly less frenetic versions of the Lisa and Brian we see at shows. There were two other employees on duty, both busy with clients the entire time. The store is warm, friendly, nicely sized rectangle, not at all cramped, with stationery in the rear (lots of it, all nice, all FP-friendly, none of that stuff you need a lawn mower to smooth down first), 3/4 of one long side of the rectangle filled with ink. You'd need a telephoto fisheye, which I don't think exists, to get it all in one photograph. The rest of that wall is repair supplies (I don't know of another retail store with a 10+ foot section stocking repair supplies), and a small calligraphy section in the front. The middle of the open space is a large Montblanc counter/display and a large Sailor display, and other new pens displayed. The entire front is pens, displayed openly for easy viewing. It's elegant, friendly, well lit, and fresh. Lisa's and Brian's office/repair area is a smallish room that is still a bit chaotic but with great potential. We spent an hour there and only left then because the snow was getting significantly thicker and we still had to drive back down to the south end of Milwaukee. The moral of the story is that if your travels take you to the Midwest, this is a stop you'll not forget. Tim Edited December 29, 2015 by tmenyc Tim timsvintagepens.com and @timsvintagepens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Rice Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 (edited) Yeah, great store. Just my luck I live in the same state - but on the other side. But when I visit my brother who lives near Greeen Bay, it is a must stop. As I've mentioned before, they stock almost as much ink as Amber. Some good burger joints nearby, too. Edited December 29, 2015 by Charles Rice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucesterman Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Yeah, great store. Just my luck I live in the same state - but on the other side. But when I visit my brother who lives near Greeen Bay, it is a must stop. As I've mentioned before, they stock almost as much ink as Amber. Some good burger joints nearby, too. Nobody stocks as much ink as Amber!
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