cultural topics related to writing instruments
Fountain pens have not always been seen as the most practical of items. However, in this article, I hope to be able to dispel some of these myths. Some of these myths I hope to debunk include leaking, too hard to use, too hard to maintain, and too delicate to […]
Over the last year, life has sped up for me. I’m writing more regularly, drawing here and there, and recently got a book deal. All of this means that I had to rent an office in a nearby time and I am left carrying my bag back and forth between […]
This is probably one of the most exciting and fast moving time ever. We manage to comunicate rapidly but also widely. A content posted in Switzerland will be seen in Hong Kong. In one single day we can exchange several e-Mails and boost our productivity like never before. Like in […]
Many people are hesitating to buy a pen over a certain price range because they are afraid that they will lose it or misplace it somewhere. I have heard this over and over again… “I will lose it anyway!”. Well, let me give you some hints on how to carry […]
The world of luxury writing utensils can sometimes be seen as a bit exclusive. There is often a financial entry point for what is considered a quality pen, or perhaps one doesn’t live in an urban area for access to likeminded people. In an effort to avoid alienating those who […]
Within the history of the Parker brand, one cannot deny that the Vacumatic has a certain air of legend and innovation. Released between 1932 and 1948, the Vacumatic was a giant leap forward for the brand, which had resulted in putting Parker back in place as a top seller in […]
As with any niche interest, there is always the tug-of-war between going vintage or modern. This is especially true in the fountain pen world. This industry is inundated with modern and vintage pens alike. Given that pens “back in the day” were meant to last, the marketplace is bookended with […]
For quite some time now I have been looking high and low for someone willing to take up the mantel for completing custom urushi work and when I say custom work, someone that would be able to work on my designs. Typically speaking in the past this is something many […]
As with anything you may own – from a pair of jeans to a Mercedes – maintenance is key. If you’re investing money into an object, it’s important to know how best to care for it. In a world that prioritizes single-use and fast fashion, it can sometimes be hard […]
After the quite funny “pen tray episode”, King Charles had to deal with a leaky fountain pen during a ceremony while in Northern Ireland. He was shown signing a visitor’s book in front of cameras at Hillsborough Castle and he reacted annoyed after the fountain pen he was using leaked […]
