Writing with a fountain pen is by far one of the noblest acts one can engage in. But today one is not always in the mood, nor does one have time to write at the leisurely pace a fountain pen dictates. That’s why today I’m going to show you three […]
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The Last Batch of the Chronoswiss Styloscope by Pelikan Has Been Found
Enthusiasts and collectors have yet another reason to rejoice as the last batch containing 88 pieces of the famous Chronoswiss Styloscope designed by Pelikan in 2002 has been found in the basement of Chronoswiss, in Lucerne. Today, 20 years after its release, you still have a chance to get your […]
What’s In My Bag
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 […]
5 Important Features of the Otto Hutt design08
Launched in early 2021, the Bauhaus-inspired fountain pen created by Otto Hutt is already enjoying success among pen enthusiasts and collectors and it’s quite easy to see why. The pen is anything but ordinary and its unique design is perfectly adapted to modern times. In today’s article we’re going to […]
The Jacob & Co. “The Godfather” Pen is an Offer You Can’t Refuse
Not a name often mentioned on Inkstable, that doesn’t mean that we aren’t following the beautiful work that comes from famed jeweler Jacob Arabo at Jacob & Co. Take, for instance, their iteration of the classic 1972 film The Godfather in pen form. Available in black rollerball (selling for €10,000) […]
Pelikan Launches the New Maki-e Phoenix Limited Edition
Shortly after the Souverän M800 40 Years Anniversary Edition, Pelikan has just announced a new Maki-e Limited Edition inspired by the legendary Phoenix bird and its meaningful legends. Like every other Maki-e work of the German, the new edition looks impressive and is available in a very limited number of […]
5 Capless Fountain Pens You Might Want in Your Collection
There’s so much beauty in simplicity, this is a truth generally accepted, especially when it comes to fountain pens. The simpler, the better. However, any enthusiast or collector might have a sweet spot for the unconventional, innovative fountain pens or their cool features. That’s why, we’ve rounded up 5 fountain […]
Parker Sonnet Special Edition Jubilee Honors the Late Queen Elizabeth II
The late Queen Elizabeth II had a long history of favoring a Parker. In fact, we had previously written about her love for the brand, even going so far as to give Parker a royal warrant, becoming the official supplier of writing instruments to the Royal Household. This legacy of […]
In-depth Review of the Pilot Custom 912
One day back in August, I was browsing through Instagram when I noticed that one of my favourite urushi artists, Bokumondoh Studios, had showcased a rather fetching pen. That pen being the Pilot Custom 912! This was a pen in which I had been pining for, for quite some time. […]
Five Montegrappa Pens for Every Budget
Montegrappa has a varied history. It has been the inexpensive pen option used by soldiers in the trenches (where Ernest Hemingway first encountered his) to being a world-class leader in luxury collaborations today. This storied legacy and ability to adapt to price points, budgets, and economic changes in a century […]
