Sailor’s production history has always been closely connected to the natural world. We saw this in previous iterations of designs, including those dedicated to the Aurora Borealis and the Ryokko last year. With its Japanese heritage and philosophy to living among nature and not in opposition to it, Sailor has […]
As a renowned luxury brand, Montblanc has, over the years, brought some pretty impressive names to the forefront of their editorial campaigns. The broad appeal of the brand has meant that movie stars, athletes, and DJ’s have all enjoyed the spotlight in various campaigns over the years. Such figures have […]
For many designers, even those who create works digitally, there is nothing that beats the feel of pen to paper. Somehow, sketching ideas by hand feels like an extension of the brain, making it a fluid process to bring one’s ideas to life. To make that process all the more […]
There is this long-standing belief that using a pen, and by extension writing itself, is somehow an anachronistic practice. That the world should be moved only into the digital space. We at Inkstable don’t agree with this premise and, in fact, rebuke it. So much of our interactions should be […]
Just like in life, first impressions mean everything. We should think of this the same way when we look towards our online spaces. As a representation of a brand, the website must be engaging, inviting, and most of all, personal. Think about it. If you were to show up to […]
It is no secret that longstanding brands often look into their archive to find inspiration for a new pen. Montegrappa, in fact, does this quite well with their Elmo and Brenta lines of pens. But it takes a brand that knows its identity well and creates a wholly new pen […]
As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. And that is the case with Otto Hutt’s design04 Wave Blue. A vibrant pen that embodied the continued direction of Otto Hutt’s expanded vision of the brand, the Wave Blue enjoyed some popularity within its time as an […]
Blue is one of those colors that is the perfect middle ground between being a complementary neutral and adding something complex and rich to your pen collection. From navy to turquoise, blue pens are never ostentatious, but rather blend nicely between more brightly colored pens and simple blacks, silvers, and […]
Humans have always had a connection to the cosmos. Whether it be through the pyramids, religious texts, or modern-day programs like NASA, outer space has influenced civilizations in more ways than we can possibly understand. Using this connection to the cosmos, Montblanc’s StarWalker line has proven to be a particularly […]
Sailor has been making some big moves in Japan. Over the past year, they have reconstructed their factory in Kure, Hiroshima to continue to provide a level of service and care that the brand is known for around the globe. During the reconstruction period, Sailor remodeled some of the buildings […]
