Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and we can already feel the love in the air. This year, in between fancy dinner reservations, classic flowers, chocolates and lots of tenderness, we thought it would be a good idea to spoil your sweetheart with a gift that will always remind […]
Even though whatsapp, email and other digital communication platforms have gained ground on handwritten letters when it comes to long-distance communication, handwriting is not dead thank goodness. On the contrary, it is flourishing as more and more people become interested in improving their handwriting. Some want to keep a more […]
If there’s one thing I really like about Sailor it’s perhaps the playful and colourful approach they’ve taken recently, and it seems I’m not the only one as this kind of approach is enjoying a lot of success among pen enthusiasts and collectors, and I’m talking about their Cocktail Series. While […]
Today, more than ever, is a good time to pick up your fountain pen, get some quality paper out of your desk drawer, make yourself a good cup of coffee and put pen to paper as we celebrate International Handwriting Day. Although we live in a digitalised world that pushes […]
Fans of the legendary Bond now have another reason to rejoice, as Montegrappa has developed a special limited edition to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the first film. No one probably expected that Sean Connery’s “Bond, James Bond” line in “Dr. No” (1962) that opened the fascinating series would become […]
I’ve always been of the opinion that a Pen Show is to a pen collector what a Motor Show is to a car enthusiast. And I’m not saying that just because of all those incredible editions or prototypes that are shown but mostly because of the ambience there. If you […]
If the ink of 2022 was inspired by the fascinating apatite and its cool blue-green tones, this year’s developments have led the German brand to rose quartz, which has become the muse of this year’s ink. Given its pale pink colour, beautiful translucency and vitreous lustre, it’s no wonder Pelikan […]
Now, perhaps more than ever, is a good time to think about writing a letter. For more than two years, most of the interaction between people has moved online, and communication is now done either on Zoom or other similar platforms, or via email. And I’m not saying technology isn’t […]
Fountain pen enthusiasts and collectors in Europe now have another reason to rejoice as one of Japan’s leading manufacturers will be exhibiting some of its work at Ambiente 2023 in Frankfurt, Germany according to the announcement published on the official website on 23.12.2022 Held annually in February at Messe Frankfurt […]
Still dizzy after your New Year’s Eve party or already motivated to make the most of 2023? We believe it’s important to start the new year off right by setting ambitious goals. And whatever ideals you’ve set for 2023, be sure to write them down in a quality notebook, not […]
