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The year was 1929, the stock market had crashed and America had fallen into the Great Depression. But one man, determined to beat the odds, decided to start a business despite the lackluster economy of the time. This was the year Earl Fahrney founded Fahrney’s Pens as a fountain pen repair shop in Washington, DC. With discretionary spending in a lull, Mr. Fahrney’s repair business thrived. He slowly expanded and ultimately decided to sell new writing instruments, including the “revolutionary” ballpoint pen. In 1950, Mr. Fahrney relocated the business to the historic Willard Hotel on F Street. With the move he added the store’s tagline “The Write Place” which remains the motto to this day. For the next 21 years the Willard served as Fahrney’s home. In 1961, Mr. Fahrney hired Odell Chappell who was the store’s first female employee. “The Pen Lady” as she became known, still plays a role within the company and her tireless dedication to Fahrney’s, her customers, and the pen industry has been an inspiration to all who know her.

 

Address: 8329 Old Marlboro Pike, Suite B13, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Telephone: 1.800.336.4775
Fax: 301.736.2926
Website: http://www.fahrneyspens.com/