deep review of instruments
I genuinely believe that there is a stage in one’s Fountain Pen collecting where a certain clarity reveals itself. For myself, it was around two years ago and I’m sure regular readers of Inkstable won’t have to guess too hard as to what I may be referring to. Urushi… yes […]
I am sure if you are a regular reader of this online magazine, you’ll have seen the Namiki, Sailor and Platinum offerings and thought to yourself WOW that’s pretty… but I probably won’t ever be able to afford one. But what if I were to tell you, that there is […]
Launched in early 2021, the Bauhaus-inspired fountain pen created by Otto Hutt is already enjoying success among pen enthusiasts and collectors and it’s quite easy to see why. The pen is anything but ordinary and its unique design is perfectly adapted to modern times. In today’s article we’re going to […]
One day back in August, I was browsing through Instagram when I noticed that one of my favourite urushi artists, Bokumondoh Studios, had showcased a rather fetching pen. That pen being the Pilot Custom 912! This was a pen in which I had been pining for, for quite some time. […]
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 […]
With the recent launch of two wonderful design07 versions – Corn Guilloche in two-tone and silver – and another Allblack version coming soon, Otto Hutt’s flagship pen is taking shape, offering users a fairly wide range of design options. In today’s article I’ll briefly summarise each model in the design07 […]
It was around this time last year, that the Dutch Pen Show was occurring and by chance watching an Instagram live of the show, Tamenuri Studios said “I’ve found your next pen” of course, I thought he was joking. However, time passed and just like a rash, this pen itched […]
Urushi lacquer pens are deeply desirable objects amongst some members of the pen community. Perhaps urushi lacquered pens attract collectors because of its history. Ancient Asian cultures dating back to the Stone Age used the sap of the urushi tree to create a shiny surface on various objects including pottery […]
Firstly, I must thank Style of Zug and Nick for arranging for this pen to be reviewed. It was a most generous thought and I am indeed humbled by the kindness of the community! And in full disclosure, the pen has been gifted. Still, I will give a fair assessment […]
