Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association

In honor of National Safety Month some exciting news regarding our PMA Certification program: WIMA is excited to announce that its PMA Certification Program just completed random sampling and testing managed by Intrinsik (www.Intrinsik.com) and passed with flying colors. The sampling was conducted pursuant to 16 CFR Part 1500.14(b)(8), Appendix A. WIMA conducts random sampling and testing on an annual basis.

This Memorial Day, remember the words they left behind. 📝

Before texts and emails, handwritten letters carried the raw, unfiltered voices of service members—messages of love, fear, and hope sent from the front lines.
A powerful project, “Letters From The Front,” brings those real letters to life through music, preserving stories that still resonate today.

Sometimes the most meaningful messages aren’t typed—they’re written from the heart. 🇺🇸✍️

Soldiers' wartime letters to loved ones find new voice set to music in "Letters From The Front" Some musical artists are taking a step back into the past, preserving wartime letters soldiers wrote to loved ones for a recording project in celebration of the nation's 250th birthday.

Happy National Teacher Day to the incredible educators who shape minds, spark curiosity, and leave a lasting mark far beyond the classroom. 🍎✏️

In a world full of screens and shortcuts, let’s take a moment to appreciate the timeless power of handwriting—a skill teachers patiently nurture every day. From a child’s first wobbly letters to confident cursive, handwriting builds focus, creativity, and personal expression in ways typing simply can’t replace.

Today is a great opportunity to share your appreciation with your teachers with an inspiring HANDWRITTEN message. Here are a few for inspiration. 💛

Make Your Teacher’s Day With These Sweet 'Thank You' Messages Because behind every success is a teacher who cared. 📚

🌍✍️ This Earth Day, go back to basics.

In a fast, digital world, something as simple as putting pen to paper can reconnect us—not just to our thoughts, but to the planet. Writing by hand encourages mindfulness, reduces screen time, and reminds us to slow down and be present. ✨

Whether it’s journaling outside, 📝 writing a note to someone you care about, or sketching what you see in nature, small moments like these can deepen our appreciation for the world around us.

This Earth Day, try unplugging for a bit… and let your handwriting do the talking. 🔌🌱

How are you celebrating Earth Day this year?