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 […]
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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 […]
Aurora Continents Series – Unity in diversity
Have you ever thought about how lucky are we to live surrounded by different cultures, lands and traditions? I know… since the pandemic started, everything has changed. We became more selfish, concerned about not getting the virus, neglecting on the other side the people around us and the activities that […]
Make Green Great Again – the most used color of 2021
One of my favorite hashtags ever is quite a long one: #makegreengreatagain. What started a couple of years ago with Eugenio Amos, Rally driver, Entrepreneur and creator of the fabulous Lancia Delta Integrale Futurista, shown for the first time in Basel in 2018, has arrived this year in the watch […]
Graf von Faber-Castell Heritage Limited Edition – Tribute to Countess Ottilie and Count Alexander
If you’ve ever wondered which is the story behind the name Faber-Castell or which was the moment that marked the birth of the new name, then you’re about to find out reading this article because we’re going back in time to celebrate the wedding between Countess Ottilie and Count Alexander […]
Homeoffice and fine writing instruments – an overview
With the start of the pandemic one word has acquired a complete different significance: Homeoffice. Since I was travelling a lot during the past 10 years, was always lucky enough to have a dedicated office at home and I clearly remember many friends telling me, that I was crazy to […]
SCRIBO – Scrittura Bolognese – Tradition meets the authentic italian style
Being on my radar for a good period of time, I’m finally glad to introduce to you a relatively young italian manufacturer of fine writing instruments but with a long history behind. SCRIBO – Scrittura Bolognese, as the name suggests, is based in Bologna, a few steps from the famous […]
Cartier writing instruments with watch – an unrivalled combination
Following the article published recently by fratellowatches.com about the relevance of fountain pens for watch aficionados, today we will talk about the ultimate combination of writing instruments and watches: The Cartier pens with watch. Cartier is definitely one of the very few brands that is capable to excel in everything […]
Parker 51 – A Prominent Place in Fountain Pen History
What fountain pen is truly one of the most iconic to ever be released and beloved? Your keen eye surely discovered from reading the title alone that the pen I am referring to is the Parker 51. Rich in innovation and history, the Parker 51 has experienced celebration from several […]
Writing Instruments and Watches – an inseparable union
Already a couple of times, we have tried to make clear to the community that the attention dedicated to writing instruments should be at least the same as the attention deserved by watches. And this is not only because writing instruments are items that have written history. Also because of […]