One of the most used words in today’s item descriptions, I would rather say often abused, is iconic. Per definition, an icon is something that is immediately recognizable visually. In the modern world, icons are used to replace words. For example the magnifying glass has become a universal symbol for […]
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Caran d’Ache Ecridor line – Timeless and iconic
In today’s article you are going to discover one of the most iconic lines of the renowned Maison Caran d’Ache. Therefore, we have prepared an overview of Ecridor line, pointing out some interesting facts that make this line so unique and coveted. Originally launched as an alternative to the Fixpencil, […]
Aurora Hastil – An almost forgotten masterpiece
The son of some big names in design. Milestone of Made in Italy. Aurora Hastil has represented for over 20 years, the world reference point for technique and style. Permanently exhibited at MOMA in New York. Also sold by Montblanc. Today it’s an almost forgotten pen. Genesis When unveiled in […]
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 […]
SCRIBO – A close-up to the FEEL Collection
As you may know, a few weeks ago we’ve introduced you to a young italian manufacturer of fine writing instruments based in Bologna. Today, we came up with an interesting idea. Since their established collections have many unique pens, we thought it might be useful to let you know them. […]
Richard Mille RMS05 – Mechanical Fountain Pen – Innovation knows no limits
Here we go again with an uncommon writing instrument this time: the Richard Mille RMS05 – Mechanical Fountain Pen. Definitely not a piece you’d expect from a watchmaker but certainly a very representative one for this particular brand. The masterpiece itself was launched in 2016 by the Switzerland-based watchmaker – […]
Lars – when the passion goes under your skin
In this case, quite literally. I know Lars since a couple of years and the passion he puts in almost everything he does, professionally and privately is very remarkable. In the case of writing instruments however, this goes far beyond the usual enthusiasm of a collector, as you can notice […]
Montblanc Meisterstuck Around the World in 80 Days – Exploring new horizons
When it comes to excellent writing instruments, Montblanc really knows how to set apart from the others. On every occasion, the german brand surprises us with their beautifully crafted pieces and their obsessive attention to details. In my opinion, Montblanc is not just a pen manufacturer, but more like a […]
Otto Hutt design04 Wave Pattern – Subtle yet distinctive guilloché
As you may know, we’ve discussed Otto Hutt’s design04 collection in one of our articles, one month ago if I remember right, but it was more like a short presentation of the entire collection. Today, we’re going to discover some particular models, part of the same line, displaying beautiful wave […]
Leonardo Officina Italiana – It’s all about passion
Today, I’m glad to introduce you to the story of a newborn manufacturer of writing instruments, that has a solid background in the industry of pen-making. Founded in 2017, by the Matrone family, the brand I’m going to talk about is called Leonardo Officina Italiana and has over 45 years […]