There are writing instruments that are meant to write history. We already talked about the icons of this world such as the Montblanc Meisterstück 149, Namiki Yukari Royal, Sailor King of Pen or the Caran d’Ache Leman. And we think that in the same category of legendary models, we can […]
Author: Paolo Donnarumma
5 Cool Ways To Carry Your Favorite Pen
Many people are hesitating to buy a pen over a certain price range because they are afraid that they will lose it or misplace it somewhere. I have heard this over and over again… “I will lose it anyway!”. Well, let me give you some hints on how to carry […]
Montegrappa for Ferrari – the burning passion of Italians
I was leafing through an old car magazine (2003) in our club when I came across an advertisement that immediately caught my attention as a good old “petrolhead”. The advertisement for the Montegrappa for Ferrari collection. And since I like to compare the various brands of cars, watches and pens with each […]
The success of the Montblanc Meisterstück – an open secret
One of the most used words in today’s item descriptions, I would rather say often abused, is iconic. Per definition, an icon is something that is immediately recognizable visually. In the modern world, icons are used to replace words. For example the magnifying glass has become a universal symbol for […]
Otto Hutt design02 – the sensual part of Germany
Sensuality isn’t the most common skill of Germans you would think. Evidentially Germans are noticed for precision, discipline and consistency. All these skills are all united in Otto Hutt’s design02. a simple yet timeless design that enthuses fans of the brand for its great versatility. Two is the smallest and […]
Montblanc Boheme – a tribute to elegance
While Belgium and the Netherlands were hosting the UEFA Euro 2000, in June 2000, somewhere in Germany, in Hamburg more precisely, Montblanc was about to launch one of their most successful models which name is a tribute to the historical region in todays Czech Republic: The Boheme. A Model that […]
Namiki Emperor Chinkin Dragon – the maki-e masterpiece
During my conversation with Lars yesterday, it was quite clear that his absolute favorite piece is the incredible Namiki Emperor Chinkin Dragon. An oversize writing instrument featuring a maki-e decoration of a dragon all around the barrel and the cap of the pen. Let’s have a look at this artwork. […]
Lars – when the passion goes under your skin
In this case, quite literally. I know Lars since a couple of years and the passion he puts in almost everything he does, professionally and privately is very remarkable. In the case of writing instruments however, this goes far beyond the usual enthusiasm of a collector, as you can notice […]
Montegrappa David Bowie Blackstar – Tribute to the greatest Rock Star
As anticipated in a post last April 21st, Montegrappa has paid tribute to one of the greatest, or as Rolling Stone named him: “Greatest Rock Star Ever” following his death in 2016. David Robert Jones, known professionally as David Bowie was acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his innovative […]
Visconti Cage Collection – Marta Sansoni’s Masterpiece
Very well known for her collaboration with Alessi, Marta Sansoni is one of the most acclaimed designers of the moment. Architect and Designer, Marta Sansoni is very appreciated in Italy and abroad and has created this incredibly sophisticated collection for the Florentine Manufacturer Visconti. One of the most sinuous creations […]