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The organization has grown from 170 penmen and women in 2000 to 1,400 today, with members in 18 countries.

From Washington Times • Aug. 5, 2017

The question prompted a wave of heartfelt testimonies from fanatical fountain penmen.

From BBC • May 22, 2012

Quick were Old Gold's silver penmen to start the backfire.

From Time Magazine Archive

W. L. George and his kindred penmen have long prospered in the back lots and less respectable areas of journalism.

From Time Magazine Archive

The workmanship was no less fastidious even at the bottom of the board, near the doorsill, where the two penmen, each in his turn, had obviously lain on their stomachs.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger