Sailor’s production history has always been closely connected to the natural world. We saw this in previous iterations of designs, including those dedicated to the Aurora Borealis and the Ryokko last year. With its Japanese heritage and philosophy to living among nature and not in opposition to it, Sailor has […]
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Sailor Introduces the New Cocktail Series
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 […]
Pens And Accessories For Aspiring Designers
For many designers, even those who create works digitally, there is nothing that beats the feel of pen to paper. Somehow, sketching ideas by hand feels like an extension of the brain, making it a fluid process to bring one’s ideas to life. To make that process all the more […]
Cartier Pens – The Epitome of Sophistication
Cartier, the esteemed French luxury goods company was founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier. Under the stewardship of his son Alfred and later his grandsons Louis, Pierre and Jacques that the brand became a global phenomenon. For the first 60 years, the company focussed on watches, clocks and […]
The Importance of a Good Website In The Pen Industry
Just like in life, first impressions mean everything. We should think of this the same way when we look towards our online spaces. As a representation of a brand, the website must be engaging, inviting, and most of all, personal. Think about it. If you were to show up to […]
Montegrappa’s New 007 Spymaster Duo Pays Homage to the 60th Anniversary Of The First Bond Film
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 […]
Montegrappa Quattro is a Contemporary Extension of the Brand’s Ethos
It is no secret that longstanding brands often look into their archive to find inspiration for a new pen. Montegrappa, in fact, does this quite well with their Elmo and Brenta lines of pens. But it takes a brand that knows its identity well and creates a wholly new pen […]
Pen Shows To Attend In 2023
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 […]
Otto Hutt’s design04 Wave Blue is Discontinued
As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. And that is the case with Otto Hutt’s design04 Wave Blue. A vibrant pen that embodied the continued direction of Otto Hutt’s expanded vision of the brand, the Wave Blue enjoyed some popularity within its time as an […]
Rose Quartz is the New Pelikan Edelstein® Ink of the Year 2023
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 […]