And we believe him. Mostly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is Ron Retiring to Spend More Time with His Adorable Grandkids?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Ron](\"https:\/\/www.penchalet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WHEELIE-COOL-GRANDPA-622x1024.jpg\")
<\/a>Proof that Ron’s grandkids DO think he’s “Wheelie” cool. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nRon does<\/em> adore those grandkids. But we\u2019ve also seen a suspicious uptick in mountain biking activity. We\u2019re talking trail maps pinned to the back of his office door, bike part deliveries showing up at the office, and lunch breaks that seem to end with him testing out new gear. <\/p>\n\n\n\nSo, while we\u2019re officially sending him off with well wishes and grandkid snuggles\u2026we\u2019re also keeping an eye on that Strava account. He’s always had a biking trip or two in the works, but this appears to be getting ridiculous. (Ron, how can you leave the country to spend time with your bike when you have small humans calling you grandpa and making you bike pictures out of their hand prints?)<\/p>\n\n\n
\n![\"Collection](\"https:\/\/www.penchalet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Rons-Retirement-Plans-Trail-Maps-Tell-the-Truth.png\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nNew Name: Fountain Pen Fanatics Say Hello to Ken Chalet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Pen](\"https:\/\/www.penchalet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KEN-CHALET-logo.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nWith Ron (allegedly) retiring, that leaves one man in charge: Ken.<\/strong> And Ken\u2019s not wasting any time. With a bold new logo, a brand-new company name, and a fresh tagline, he\u2019s putting his stamp on everything. Say hello to Ken Chalet<\/strong>\u2014because now, It\u2019s All Ken.<\/em> We\u2019ll miss Ron\u2019s deadpan delivery of dad jokes, his extremely particular restaurant recommendations (I dare you to prove him wrong), and his uncanny ability to stay calm while meticulously analyzing every last detail of a project. But we\u2019re also excited for the future (and maybe slightly worried about the sheer volume of new Ken-themed branding already rolling in).<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Ken](\"https:\/\/www.penchalet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pen-Chalet-changing-their-name-to-Ken-Chalet-2025.-Ken-Quote.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKen Chalet’s 1st Exclusive Release: Dominant Industry Ken Chalet Ink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
To commemorate this historic transition, we partnered with Dominant Industry<\/a> to create a brand new, exclusive Ken Chalet ink, and let me tell you – It\u2019s All Ken<\/strong>! A smooth, bold blue that perfectly captures Ken\u2019s energy\u2014whether you love it or are still emotionally processing the change. But don\u2019t panic\u2014everything else you love about Pen Chalet is still here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Photo](\"https:\/\/www.penchalet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Exclusive-Ken-Chalet-ink-1024x512.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nFountain Pen Fanatics Ask, “What About Pen Chalet?”<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Your favorite luxury pen brands, killer sales, pen-obsessed team, and weekly ink reveals? Not going anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because\u2014surprise!\u2014APRIL FOOLS!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"April](\"https:\/\/www.penchalet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Ken-Chalet-Its-All-Ken-sticker-on-transparent-background-1024x1012.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nKen isn\u2019t rebranding the company (this time), and Ron\u2019s not really<\/em> riding off into the sunset (well, he might now and then, but he always comes back).<\/p>\n\n\n\nBut the exclusive It’s All Ken<\/strong> Dominant Industry Ken Chalet ink?<\/a> Oh, that\u2019s very real. Get it while you can\u2014supplies are limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n👉 And while you\u2019re here, don\u2019t miss our April Fool\u2019s Day Sale!<\/strong>
We\u2019ve packed it with limited-time deals, mystery discounts, and some very real savings\u2014no joke.
Shop the Sale \u00bb<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAnd if you do<\/em> see Ron out on the trails in full biking gear, tell him we\u2019re onto him.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n
\nColors:<\/b>
Best Pink Fountain Pen Ink<\/a>
Yellow Fountain Pen Ink<\/a>
Buy Gold Fountain Pens<\/a><\/p>\nOther Resources:<\/b>
Top Starter Fountain Pens<\/a>
Top Rated Fountain Pens<\/a>
Hefty Fountain Pens<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Writing Instruments, Inks, and Accessories:<\/b>
Best Dip Pens<\/a>
Buy Pen Parts<\/a>
Fine Pens<\/a><\/p>\nPen Brands:<\/b>
Noodlers<\/a>
Stipula Pen<\/a>
Field Notes Company<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Okay, fountain pen fanatics - it\u2019s the end of an era\u2026and the beginning of a new one. After years of building Pen Chalet into a haven for pen collectors, artists, writers, and fountain pen fanatics, our co-founder, Ron, has announced that he\u2019s stepping away from the business to \u201cspend more time with his grandkids.\u201d And we
![\"Ron](\"https:\/\/www.penchalet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WHEELIE-COOL-GRANDPA-scaled.jpg\")
<\/a>Ron does<\/em> adore those grandkids. But we\u2019ve also seen a suspicious uptick in mountain biking activity. We\u2019re talking trail maps pinned to the back of his office door, bike part deliveries showing up at the office, and lunch breaks that seem to end with him testing out new gear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So, while we\u2019re officially sending him off with well wishes and grandkid snuggles\u2026we\u2019re also keeping an eye on that Strava account. He’s always had a biking trip or two in the works, but this appears to be getting ridiculous. (Ron, how can you leave the country to spend time with your bike when you have small humans calling you grandpa and making you bike pictures out of their hand prints?)<\/p>\n\n\n With Ron (allegedly) retiring, that leaves one man in charge: Ken.<\/strong> And Ken\u2019s not wasting any time. With a bold new logo, a brand-new company name, and a fresh tagline, he\u2019s putting his stamp on everything. Say hello to Ken Chalet<\/strong>\u2014because now, It\u2019s All Ken.<\/em> We\u2019ll miss Ron\u2019s deadpan delivery of dad jokes, his extremely particular restaurant recommendations (I dare you to prove him wrong), and his uncanny ability to stay calm while meticulously analyzing every last detail of a project. But we\u2019re also excited for the future (and maybe slightly worried about the sheer volume of new Ken-themed branding already rolling in).<\/p>\n\n\n\n To commemorate this historic transition, we partnered with Dominant Industry<\/a> to create a brand new, exclusive Ken Chalet ink, and let me tell you – It\u2019s All Ken<\/strong>! A smooth, bold blue that perfectly captures Ken\u2019s energy\u2014whether you love it or are still emotionally processing the change. But don\u2019t panic\u2014everything else you love about Pen Chalet is still here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your favorite luxury pen brands, killer sales, pen-obsessed team, and weekly ink reveals? Not going anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because\u2014surprise!\u2014APRIL FOOLS!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n Ken isn\u2019t rebranding the company (this time), and Ron\u2019s not really<\/em> riding off into the sunset (well, he might now and then, but he always comes back).<\/p>\n\n\n\n But the exclusive It’s All Ken<\/strong> Dominant Industry Ken Chalet ink?<\/a> Oh, that\u2019s very real. Get it while you can\u2014supplies are limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 👉 And while you\u2019re here, don\u2019t miss our April Fool\u2019s Day Sale!<\/strong> And if you do<\/em> see Ron out on the trails in full biking gear, tell him we\u2019re onto him.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n Other Resources:<\/b> <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pen Brands:<\/b><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nNew Name: Fountain Pen Fanatics Say Hello to Ken Chalet<\/h2>\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKen Chalet’s 1st Exclusive Release: Dominant Industry Ken Chalet Ink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nFountain Pen Fanatics Ask, “What About Pen Chalet?”<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
We\u2019ve packed it with limited-time deals, mystery discounts, and some very real savings\u2014no joke.
Shop the Sale \u00bb<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Best Pink Fountain Pen Ink<\/a>
Yellow Fountain Pen Ink<\/a>
Buy Gold Fountain Pens<\/a><\/p>\n
Top Starter Fountain Pens<\/a>
Top Rated Fountain Pens<\/a>
Hefty Fountain Pens<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Best Dip Pens<\/a>
Buy Pen Parts<\/a>
Fine Pens<\/a><\/p>\n
Noodlers<\/a>
Stipula Pen<\/a>
Field Notes Company<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Okay, fountain pen fanatics - it\u2019s the end of an era\u2026and the beginning of a new one. After years of building Pen Chalet into a haven for pen collectors, artists, writers, and fountain pen fanatics, our co-founder, Ron, has announced that he\u2019s stepping away from the business to \u201cspend more time with his grandkids.\u201d And we