Do you feel like you’re seeing fountain pens everywhere? From the humble Lamy in a classroom setting to an esteemed Parker in the office. More and more people are rejecting the crude ubiquity of the biro and embracing the lasting quality of the fountain pen. Sometimes it’s hard to articulate […]
Journaling or writing in a diary has existed for as long as there has been paper. Recording personal daily experiences, reactions to global events and intimate thoughts is a way of preserving the moment. Journaling can feel like an act as an exorcism, a spiritual cleanse or therapy, but is […]
Preserving the handcraft of fountain pen making, Montblanc reveals the complex process that its expert team of artisan makers go through to bring the beloved pens to life. Handcrafts are a vital expression of human ingenuity and artistry. From the first stone carvings to the design of the latest luxury […]
Cartier, the esteemed French luxury goods company was founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier. Under the stewardship of his son Alfred and later his grandsons Louis, Pierre and Jacques that the brand became a global phenomenon. For the first 60 years, the company focussed on watches, clocks and […]
Connoisseurs of fountain pens are by their very nature, individuals who might object to the ubiquity of digital technology. We might agree that the touch screen offers convenience, but we would likely argue that the hard glass screen is a barrier to the textural emotion of a pen and paper. […]
It’s Christmas, your birthday or maybe a wedding anniversary. You have a wrapped gift in your hands and you begin to untie the little bow and gently pull at the neatly folded paper. Whatever it is, it’s fairly small but reassuringly heavy. It’s probably a perfect and thoughtful gift, but […]
As we close 2021 and look ahead to the New Year, we at Inkstable want to say thank-you to our readers. It has been a tremendous year for our magazine and we could not have achieved the growth without your help! Inkstable began as an idea. We wanted to share […]
It’s been 70 years since 21 drivers lined up at Silverstone for the world’s first Formula One World Championship race. To celebrate this important milestone, Montegrappa has teamed up with F1 to release a special edition pen that that celebrates the very best of Formula 1’s past and present. Since its […]
In the world of writing instruments, the instruments alone are an important part. But think about why you are here now? (Inkstable.com of course) As much as we’d love to take credit, something sparked your interest in the craft. Often it’s a picture, but then what? How do you decide […]
How do you blend luxury, detail, and craft into one item? Many try but few are successful in accomplishing such a task. One French brand has consistently since 1872 produced high-quality items from leather to lighters, to fine writing instruments. St Dupont is a huge player in the writing industry, […]
