I remember once seeing a photo of Yves Saint Laurent drawing with a pencil on paper in his studio and wondering: how many designers do that nowadays? I did a little research on the internet and found that despite the most advanced graphic design softwares on the market, most of […]
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What’s So Special About Montblanc Nibs?
There is something instantly recognizable about a Montblanc pen. Whether it’s in the silhouette of the body or the snowcap emblem, a Montblanc remains the industry standard for subtle, but effective, branding. This has helped to make Montblanc a worldwide name, but it’s sustained the reputation it has today through […]
A Father’s Day Gift Guide from Inkstable
For many, a father is the first hero that a son knows. He is the one to teach us responsibility, kindness, and pride in ourselves and our work. What better way to show your appreciation than with a thoughtful gift? With Father’s Day next week, June 19, Inkstable has put […]
Reasons Why You Should Attend Pen Shows
Thanks to all the technological advances, nowadays we are able to search, compare, review and buy pens and stationery within seconds. And I have a feeling we all appreciated this blessing more than ever during the Covid pandemic when in-person attendance at boutiques or Pen Shows were almost unthinkable. Today, […]
When Louis Vuitton Made Inks and Other Luxury Brand Surprises
A luxury brand is never simply about clothing. These sort of brands make a consciously considered effort to provide an entire lifestyle within their product line, runway shows, and editorials. It is with this in mind that Inkstable looks more closely this week at the fashion houses that have a […]
What makes a Japanese Nib Special
There are many aspects to selecting a pen that first-time buyers may not think about. Often, novice pen enthusiasts go for design, color, or from a brand they know. This can mean that one ignores some of the more important aspects of the pen entirely – such as how it […]
Artisans Bolster the Pen Industry: How Craft Changes the Pen Experience
For those of us who appreciate pens, there is a distinctive response to the tactility of the object itself. To hold a pen in one’s hand is to understand its beauty wholly – something that a photo online, sadly, cannot replicate. But it’s this experiential quality to pens that also […]
Five Famous Writers and their Favorite Fountain Pens
For many, understanding how writers work can be a challenge. Many of the best writers have certain habits that they form for their own success. From drinking while editing (Joan Didion) to never beginning a new piece on a Friday (Truman Capote), writers’ idiosyncrasies during the creative process becomes a […]
Five items to Take on a Trip to Capri
Close your eyes for a moment and imagine, if you will, the warm Italian sunlight warming your skin. Perhaps, in the drowsy afternoon, you’re aching for a pisolino, a nap, after a couple limoncelli. You drowsily move your head to wake yourself up. The ocean is in front of you. […]
10 Essential Items to Make Your Desk More Charming
Like one’s wardrobe or house, a gentleman’s desk is a reflection of himself. Is it tiny? Messy? Full of important papers? Full of (horror of horrors!), cheap Bic pens? One should take pride in the places one spends the most time, I think, and a desk is no different. Because […]