Only few characters have influenced Europe’s history at 360 degrees. So not only politically but from an artistic, architectural una cultural point of view. The most eclectic among them is for sure Napoleon, Emperor of France and one of the greatest promoters of Europe’s art and craftmanship. No wonder that […]
Acquiring the right Fountain Pen is often a matter of Budget. You have to find the best fit for the budget cap you’ve set aside or decided to spend on a fine Pen. Today we’d like to give you an overview of 5 Top Fountain Pens i would personally go […]
Many designers claim to follow the principle “form follows function” but in reality, very few of them are so rigorous and disciplined as Mark Braun is. And Otto Hutt’s latest release, the design08 is only the latest example of how meticulous the German designer follows this mantra on almost every […]
Established with a dedication to drawing and writing, many generations of creatives recognize Swiss brand Caran d’Ache as a constant provider of high-quality mediums. Let me give some insights in the history of the brand behind some of the most iconic creations in writing instruments as well as the colorful companions […]
While the world was listening to the Beatles and the ladies were wearing dresses with flowers as well as the car industry was producing cars with many round elements like the BMW 2002 or the Jaguar XJ and the Mercedes 280 SL “Pagode”, the legendary Marcello Gandini was preparing something […]
It is no longer a secret that some of the most prestigious manufacturers in terms of writing instruments are found among Germany, France, Italy. Even Japan has some serious stuff to show off, but today I am going to present something more exquisite and luxurious. To be precise, I will […]
Regular readers among you will by now have realised how popular Japanese fountain pens are becoming and how much we love these essential, efficient and at the same time sophisticated writing instruments. Among the major representatives of this category, of course, is Sailor, which with the King of Pen has […]
When I was in primary school, 3rd year, I received my first fountain pen with my engraved name on it. I still remember it very vividly that it was a Pelikan bi-color (red and steel) fountain pen with a steel nib, and we all got royal blue ink with it. The […]
The Divine Comedy! Dante Alighieri’s epic 14,233-line narrative poem. This story of love, sin and redemption is widely celebrated as a literary classic and is recognised as a foundation stone in the propagation of modern Italian. The language of music. And Montegrappa has, legitimately I would say, paid tribute to […]
Actually, dear reader, once you have seen the pictures of the astonishing latest release of the Montblanc High Artistry, A Tribute to the Great Wall you may stop here. I dare to say, that there are no more words needed to describe the beauty, sophistication and dedication the Montblanc artisans […]
