For most of my life, I have ignored the color yellow. I just thought of it as a bit too bright, a bit too ostentatious. But now I realize how wrong I was. Instead of looking at the supposed “faults” of yellow, I should have instead recognized the beauty of […]
Author: Brett F. Braley-Palko
Pelikan Launches a New M800 Green Demonstrator
For longtime pen collectors, the new Souverän 800 Green Demonstrator may look a bit familiar. Introduced as an earlier iteration all the way back in 1992, Pelikan has recently brought this vibrant green model back, with a few contemporary updates. But first, let’s take it back 31 years to the […]
Namiki Aya Collection – Urushi At Its Finest
There is something exquisite about holding a Maki-e pen. With its rich color, its wonderful handfeel, and the history behind this traditional form of lacquering, it’s the sort of pen that becomes an heirloom the first time you take it out of its package. To understand the beauty of Maki-e, […]
Sailor Yurameku Inks 1st and 2nd Edition
One of the unsung heroes of the pen world is the humble bottle of ink. Being able to express yourself through the pen you pick up is one thing; but to add a personal flair through your ink choice is another opportunity for self expression. With so many inks on […]
I Designed 5 Pens in Montegrappa’s Configurator
More and more, consumers across industries want bespoke. Having something that is one-of-a-kind is a way to not only show your individuality, but also your passion as a collector. Because of the nature of fountain pens (or, really, any factory-manufactured object), it can be hard to offer a bespoke level […]
5 Otto Hutt Matte Pens To Freshen Up Your Collection
Now that we are in the midst of Spring, you may be wanting to refresh your pen collection a bit. Whether you’re choosing brighter colors or more interesting materials, now is a great excuse to freshen up your collection with something fun. We made it through another Winter, why not […]
Why Are Celluloid Pens So Expensive?
For many pen lovers, celluloid harkens back to the golden age of the pen industry. Renowned for its comfortable and velvety hand-feel and its durability, celluloid is considered one of the premier materials used in the penmaking process. But if that’s the case, why isn’t it more common? And, from […]
Montegrappa Wild Arctic To Complete The Fascinating Series
The beauty of our world is not lost on those who go and explore it themselves. That was the case with wildlife photographers and campaigners, Helle and Uri Løvevild Golman, who have explored the arctic and inspired Montegrappa to create a pen celebrating the climactic and ecological diversity of this […]
Sailor Introduces The New Blue Quasar
Sailor’s latest production doesn’t just look to the heavens for inspiration, but to the center of a dying galaxy millions of lightyears away. As the name of the pen implies, the Blue Quasar is a celestial phenomenon that is just as mesmerizing as it is impressive. For those of you […]
Revisit the Magic of Harry Potter with Montegrappa’s Latest Pen
Do you remember the magic of reading the Harry Potter series for the first time? With its cast of characters, its fantastical world, and the adventurous storyline, the seven books of the original series defined a generation’s childhood. Now, many of those who read the original series are adults who […]