Sensuality isn’t the most common skill of Germans you would think. Evidentially Germans are noticed for precision, discipline and consistency. All these skills are all united in Otto Hutt’s design02. a simple yet timeless design that enthuses fans of the brand for its great versatility. Two is the smallest and […]
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Lamy 2000 – History written on Bauhaus principles
As Leonardo da Vinci said: “Simplicity is the ultimate form o sophistication”, and we are pretty sure that everyone agrees with that. Today’s article is about one of Lamy’s most iconic series which closely follows the above statement. Since its launch, the Lamy 2000 has already become classic and we […]
Caran d’Ache 1010 Chrono Sport – Between watches and writing instruments
The fact that Caran d’Ache produces impressive writing masterpieces is something we are already used to. But, the way they produce them it’s truly remarkable. Elaborate designs, lots of symbols and motifs, precious stones and metals… are just some of the attributes that any Caran d’Ache limited edition possesses. Today […]
Pelikan Souverän M1000 – The King
Pelikan is undoubtedly a point of reference in the pen industry. Considering not only their long history, but also all developments they have achieved over the years, we can easily admit that the german brand has some of the best-performing writing instruments in the world. That said, we’re going to […]
Montblanc’s tribute to one of the greatest legends of Opera
Throughout the years, Montblanc has honored some of the most iconic figures who have written history in their careers of various kinds. Today I am going to present to you two Limited Edition releases of Montblanc as a tribute to one of the greatest legends of Opera in the world. […]
S.T. Dupont Line D Windsor Collection – Timeless design and subtle elegance
I can almost feel the romantic vibes of those magical pedestrian streets of Paris while I am writing this article in which, as you might probably expect already, I’m going to discuss about a famous brand of writing instruments based in Paris, France on his name, S.T. Dupont. Before we […]
Five inks we think you might own
Wassily Kandisky, a famous Russian painter and a pioneer of abstract art once said that color is a power that directly influences the soul, and I could not agree with him more. Since there are plenty of colored ink variations on the market, today I’m going to present you five […]
Namiki Emperor Chinkin Dragon – the maki-e masterpiece
During my conversation with Lars yesterday, it was quite clear that his absolute favorite piece is the incredible Namiki Emperor Chinkin Dragon. An oversize writing instrument featuring a maki-e decoration of a dragon all around the barrel and the cap of the pen. Let’s have a look at this artwork. […]
Montegrappa David Bowie Blackstar – Tribute to the greatest Rock Star
As anticipated in a post last April 21st, Montegrappa has paid tribute to one of the greatest, or as Rolling Stone named him: “Greatest Rock Star Ever” following his death in 2016. David Robert Jones, known professionally as David Bowie was acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his innovative […]
Visconti Cage Collection – Marta Sansoni’s Masterpiece
Very well known for her collaboration with Alessi, Marta Sansoni is one of the most acclaimed designers of the moment. Architect and Designer, Marta Sansoni is very appreciated in Italy and abroad and has created this incredibly sophisticated collection for the Florentine Manufacturer Visconti. One of the most sinuous creations […]