Fine Writing - Stylus Magazine

gan as a small storefront service
counter grew to a national and
then global business. Pen enthusiasts
from all points on the
compass frequently visit FPH
when in new York. terry Wiederlight
and his brother Steve
welcome everyone and make
every effort to accommodate
any need or request.
What do betty Grable, ernest
Hemmingway, President
Franklin roosevelt and count
basie have in common? the
very same thing Dizzy Gillespie,
norman brokaw, bill cosby,
Jerry bruckheimer, colin Powell,
rudy Guilianni and ricky
marshall have in common. they
are/were very satisfied Fountain
Pen Hospital customers.
If you’ve inherited your
father’s, grandfather’s or greatgrandfather’s
vintage pen and
would like it serviced, Steve
will date it, describe the model,
its attributes and let you know
when it will be ready or good
(again) to go! Want another
one? Steve will tell you if they
have one on hand or might
have to source one for you,
“no problem.” After all, there
have been hundreds of makers
and tens of thousands of
models and colors. Likewise, if
you wish to swap it for another
model or sell it to them, you’ll
receive a prompt and honorable
offer. the choice is always
yours. because FPH’s reliability
and service are linked, satisfied
customers have been returning
for decades.
FPH’s store and
staff grows, circa
1950s
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