Sailor has been making some big moves in Japan. Over the past year, they have reconstructed their factory in Kure, Hiroshima to continue to provide a level of service and care that the brand is known for around the globe. During the reconstruction period, Sailor remodeled some of the buildings […]

Swiss design is a mixture of elegance and technical precision and Caran d’Ache highlights this marriage well. With their latest release, the Léman Bleu Marin, we see not only the Swiss design philosophy in place, but also a more modern, robust take on a classic color combination, brought to us in […]

Somehow, Sailor has only improved upon their gorgeous Iro-Miyabi design with the newly released second edition. While other brands may falter under the weight of such a successful first edition, Sailor has only improved upon the quality and design, making it a pen that will be cherished for years to […]

Ever since its launch in 1992, the Montblanc Patron of Arts series has honoured some of the world’s legendary figures with an impressive collection of pens each year. For collectors, this series has been not only a delight but a valuable treasure, with many today taking pride in having at […]

Visconti’s Florentine heritage has often dictated the pens’ models. With its close ties to the art boom of the Renaissance period, Florence has been a creative and artistic mecca for centuries. It is no wonder, then, that Visconti’s pens often have an elevated elegance to them. What people may not […]

The Montblanc Meisterstück 149 with Calligraphy nib was such a masterpiece. For calligraphy artists but also for fans of the iconic 149 it was probably one of the most important launches. Much coveted at the time and cherished for its flexibility, the nib has recently been reintroduced to the market, […]

There are few things in our collective imagination that evoke mystery and fantasy as much as Ancient Egypt. With its pyramids, pharaohs, Sphinx, and cult surrounding death, it’s a world so unlike our own and yet has gripped so many over the centuries. This was the case with archaeologist Howard […]

I could go on and on about it, but I’ll put it simply: matching pens with inks is cool. Why? I would say why not. And I’m not the only one who thinks so given that Pelikan had already been doing it since 2015 when they launched the first duo […]

Earlier this year, Montblanc tapped Zinedine Zidane as the next face of their brand. This ambassadorship highlights the progressive approach that Montblanc continues to take in making Montblanc a lifestyle company, not just a luxury goods company. To understand this decision, one must first know a bit more about Mr. […]

Football, in many ways, is a great equalizer for nations. With its ability to draw crowds, transcend national boundaries, and bring together friends and competitors alike, it’s one way that, despite differences, shows how similar many of us are. In fact, across the world, football is considered the most popular […]