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 […]
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5 Great Fountain Pens for Everyday Use
Just because we live in the digital age doesn’t mean we have to give up handwriting. Spending most of our time on laptops, smartphones or in front of the TV, many of us feel the need to escape into other activities such as reading, handwriting or meditating. Since we dedicate […]
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 […]
5 Otto Hutt Pens Between 100-300€
Known the world over as some of the best pens on the market today, it is surprising how affordable an Otto Hutt pen is. With their metal bodies, refined form, and clean writing performance, one could expect a pen from Otto Hutt to be worth about three times more than […]
5 Blue Pens To Have In Your Collection
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 […]
5 Notebooks To Put Your New Year’s Resolutions In
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 […]
5 Pens to Flex at New Year’s Eve Party
Here we go again. Christmas is over and we’re heading towards New Year’s Eve – another chance to sip champagne and spend quality time with your friends, brag about that fancy ski vacation you’ve just booked in the French Alps or gossip about the dull Christmas dinner you’ve been invited […]
3 Best Releases of Montblanc in 2022
Year after year, Montblanc has outdone itself and 2022 was no exception. From the Brothers Grimm special edition or the new Meisterstuck Glacier, to the adorable Rouge et Noir baby, this year Montblanc paraded some of its most impressive editions, much to the delight of collectors and enthusiasts. With deep […]
3 Best Releases of Otto Hutt in 2022
Otto Hutt is one of those brands whose design philosophy is not compromised with trying to keep up with modernization. It remains true to its own brand, making products that are as timeless now as they were a century ago when the company was founded. This year, three releases show […]
The Best 3 Releases of Sailor for 2022
Sailor is one of those pen companies which continually improve their products not just visually but through technical precision as well. This was evident in 2022 when we were able to see a wide spectrum of beautiful novelties from the brand that showcase their heritage while being fitted for a […]