Form and function. City and rural. Contemporary and classic. What often seems like opposites can sometimes come together to create something that’s totally unique and – above all – elegant. Recently, our team at Inkstable was able to see this firsthand with the Caran d’Ache Leman Terre d’Ombre. We have […]

Looking back to the earliest forms of fountain pens, we’re now witnessing a period of technological advancement that has brought a lot of improvements to the way writing instruments work. Better nibs, more elaborate designs, a wider variety of colours and materials and noticeably improved filling systems. In today’s article […]

Sailor, renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship in fountain pens, is delighted to introduce an alluring new series of limited-edition maki-e fountain pens titled ‘Dobutsu to Gekkou,’ translating to ‘Animals in the Moonlight.’ The debut creation in this series, christened ‘Shika to Gekkou’ or ‘Antler in the Moonlight,’ is a captivating […]

In a captivating fusion of Italian craftsmanship and automotive legend, Montegrappa has teamed up with Automobili Lamborghini to create the exclusive Automobili Lamborghini 60° writing collection. This limited-edition collection, set to debut in September at select boutiques worldwide, pays homage to Lamborghini’s 60-year journey of automotive excellence. Bringing together cutting-edge […]

Well-known for its famous Pen of the Year series or its classics in wood or sterling silver, Graf von Faber-Castell is one of the leading brands of the pen industry that maintains high standards even when it comes to reliability. Today I’d like to introduce you to the Graf von […]

For anyone interested in simple pleasures, you have no doubt encountered the joy of backgammon. A handsome sport – black and white tiles, a striped board – the game itself reminds me of Italian grandparents and young downtown intellectuals alike. It’s a game that’s been played, by some accounts, for […]

From drinking coffee on our way to work to constantly jumping from one meeting to another, it’s pretty clear we have no time to waste nowadays. For many of our readers, handwriting remains one of the simple pleasures that get us through these hectic times. But do we always have […]

If you are an avid reader of our magazine you are already familiar with the articles we have written over the years around pen shows. You’re probably wondering why we’re still pushing you to attend these events. Well, the answer is as simple as it gets: you’ll connect with like-minded […]

In today’s fast-paced digital age, the art of elegant handwriting feels like it’s slowly fading away. With plastic keyboards and glossy touchscreens dominating our lives, there is something nostalgic and profoundly satisfying about putting pen to paper. And if you truly want to experience the epitome of elegance and craftsmanship, […]

When it comes to high-precision watches, handcrafted jewellery and probably the finest chocolate in the world, Switzerland is the land that first comes to mind, and for good reason. Whenever you read ‘Swiss made’ on a product, you know right away that you’re dealing with quality, precision and innovation. Besides […]