historical facts
If you’re new to writing instruments, you may not have heard of it yet, but Yard-O-Led stands as a paragon of British craftsmanship, renowned for its exquisite handcrafted silver pens. In a world where loud brands often dominate headlines, Yard-O-Led maintains a dignified presence, quietly continuing to produce high-quality pens […]
With a history spanning more than 115 years, thousands of pens sold, and 638 boutiques (in 2021) spread all over the world, Montblanc is a brand that needs no introduction and is probably as well known as Rolex in the watch industry. Famous for its writing instruments as well as […]
German pen makers, Graf von Faber-Castell, has long been regarded as a brand that pushes the limit of design forward without sacrificing on quality. Take, for instance, their Guilloche series. This section of pens is a premium line of writing instruments that combines elegant design, impeccable craftsmanship, and high-quality materials. […]
Even to those uninitiated, the Parker Jotter has got to be one of the most recognizable and iconic pens to have ever existed. With its sleek, diminutive design, its often bicolored appearance, and its legacy within the pen world, it’s as classic as they come. Dotting the desks of Japanese […]
Within the history of the Parker brand, one cannot deny that the Vacumatic has a certain air of legend and innovation. Released between 1932 and 1948, the Vacumatic was a giant leap forward for the brand, which had resulted in putting Parker back in place as a top seller in […]
We think of Switzerland when we think of great skills. This reputation is from one side due to the swiss being well know for their precision in everything they do. From Administration up to Watch Manufacturing. Today i want to bring the Caran d’Ache Leman to your attention and the […]
Since more than 250 years the brand Faber-Castell strives to create the most stunning and quality pencils out in the market. 1993 marked the revolution for premium pencils. Let’s discover one of the most iconic products in the industry of high end Writing Instruments. Since 1761 Think of all those […]
Over a thousand years of history and celebrated worldwide, Maki-e is perhaps one of the best-known styles of lacquering in the world. Please read on to discover my fascination with this age-old technique. Well, ladies and gentlemen, I must confess I am not the foremost expert on this topic! However, […]
In 1954, just seven years after the presentation of the early type of Aurora 88 designed by Marcello Nizzoli, Aurora Fabbrica Italiana Stilografiche Torino, in collaboration with Albe Steiner, changed the game introducing the 88 Duo-Cart – the first fountain pen with a plastic cartridge in the world. Honestly, in […]
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 […]
