With 100 years of German design backing the brand, Otto Hutt is a luxury brand that feels luxurious. While much of the pen world moves towards acrylics, Otto Hutt has stuck to metals. This may have made Otto Hutt an acquired taste for many pen collectors; but, by God, they […]

Today it’s about those who embellish our lives with their beauty and charm – these editions are Montblanc’s way of honouring women who have truly inspired the world with their presence. So called “the Muses Collection”, this particular line is entirely dedicated to beauty, enchanting with finesse and delicacy. Therefore, […]

Great writers not only inspired but also made an important contribution to the world, which is why Montblanc chooses to honour them with impressive editions. So, we’ve put together a list of all the editions Montblanc has released since 1992 and up to today so you can have an overview.  […]

While many of us may think of fountain pens as residing in some stuffy library of a gentleman, there is just as much appreciation for this writing utensil for women as well. The fountain pen transcends gendered norms and is a great equalizer in the world of craftsmanship. While watches […]

Let’s face it, simple pens are boring. Today we introduce you to all the characters that make up the signature line of the German brand Graf von Faber-Castell. Entitled Pen of the Year and launched annually since 2003, the collection is aimed at true connoisseurs and collectors who appreciate the […]

I’m confronted daily with Pen buying for my Boutique Style of Zug. While a part of the buying is pure fun, another part is pure business. It’s about thinking which pens i should purchase that will please our online and onland audience. That’s why i want to take a few […]

Unlike the Patron of the Arts line which was launched in 1992, Montblanc introduced for the first time a line dedicated to Great Characters in 2009 debuting with a collection dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. The collection is usually composed of a special edition and two other editions symbolising either important […]

Launched annually since 1992, the Montblanc Patron of the Arts Limited Edition Collection honours a Patron of the Art with a set of at least two pens. There is a limited edition 4810, as a reference to the height in metres of Mont Blanc, and a more exclusive edition, 888. […]

It wasn’t that bad of a year for Graf von Faber-Castell with three of their releases being quite succesful and loved by the public. We’ve surely seen a common thread in the launch of these novelties. A very edgy, dark look. Let’s discover my three favorite launches of Graf von […]

The year 2021 was also a year of many launches for the Italian brand Montegrappa, which launched some interesting regular editions as well as some extraordinary limited editions. Today we will focus on 3 of their best releases. Do you think you can anticipate them? Montegrappa Kitcho Limited Edition – […]