Launched every year since 2003, the Pen of the Year is Graf von Faber-Castell’s way of honouring the eras and people that have shaped the evolution of humanity. Made of high-quality materials and characterised by unique ornaments and impeccable finish, this edition has become more than just a writing instrument. […]
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design01 by Otto Hutt is enriched with new shades
Carrying a fancy pen with you all the time could be pretty stressful, and nothing is more painful than losing one in a coffee shop, on a train, or anywhere else. And if you’ve experienced similar situations before, you know exactly what I’m talking about. In such cases, you probably […]
DELTA is Back in Business
Sad was the day when Delta closed its doors back in 2017 and fans remember it very well as many of them developed such a fondness for the Italian brand. Unique ornaments, rare materials and that Italian flair for which Delta became widely known… all gone for a while. But […]
The Health Benefits of Handwriting
For anyone who has sat at their desk and written pages in their journal, or practiced handwriting in one of those coursebooks, you can attest to the curative powers of handwriting. Yes, while it may not be the most rigorous exercise, it is undeniably one of the best ways to […]
Introducing the New Otto Hutt design07 Corn Guilloché
At the beginning of March we announced the novelties Otto Hutt will launch this year. Well, some are already available including the special edition design07 in corn guilloché. Let’s explore it and have a glance at the most interesting details! Now, for those who are not acquainted with this model […]
Sustainability is the Future of the Pen Industry
While the pen market may seem a tad bit archaic, there is nothing old school about the drive to provide a sustainable future for many pen brands. It’s a message that resonates with the global community and, in turn, manufacturers. Being green has become the norm and as brands continue […]
Five beautiful Maki-E Pens Celebrating an ancient Japanese Tradition
Japan does it right in so many ways. A beautiful language, unbelievable technology, and exquisite food. It’s a culture full of paradoxes that work so seamlessly in harmony between the old and the new. One aspect of Japanese culture that I find most appealing is the dedication to craft and artisanship. […]
Montblanc celebrates the 150th anniversary of Pirelli with a Skeleton Limited Edition
The partnership between Montblanc and the italian tyre manufacturer Pirelli seems to be getting stronger and stronger as Montblanc is launching a new limited edition to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Pirelli. This is not the first time the two brands have collaborated, if you remember well the Pirelli Great […]
The Best Fountain Pens you can get in the €1000 and €2500 price range
The one of you who follow me on Instagram and Youtube know that I have a weakness especially for the more expensive every day carries the Market has to offer. Personally, Quality and Feeling always come above Quantity when it comes to Products. Today I’m going to put together a […]
Pelikan Souverän M605 Tortoiseshell-Black Special Edition – The epitome of elegance
Pelikan’s tortoiseshell editions are such a delight, we can all agree on that, but of all editions the German brand has released over the years, this is by far the most elegant and aesthetically pleasing. Speaking of design, we’d say it’s incredibly classy considering the predominant shades of black it […]