Art and History of Maki-e Technique Maki-e: A Millennia-Old Art Between Tradition and Innovation In the heart of Japan, amidst the misty mountains and cobbled streets of Kyoto, a precious and refined art has been passed down for centuries: Maki-e. This decorative technique, (...)
Delta Signs of Time ART EDITION 2025 Delta Sign of Time, a journey through art, a timeless signature. Delta celebrate the power of art through time. This collection of twelve fountain pens masterfully pays tribute, through design details and materials, to the most important artistic (...)
Brief history of the fountain pen Origins and Early Prototypes (10th - 18th Century) 953 AD : The first recorded mention of a pen with an ink reservoir dates back to Caliph Ma'ād al-Mu'izz, who requested a pen that would not stain his hands. 17th Century (...)
A wide selection of 16 types of nib to help you find the writing touch that best suits you. For broad or fine handwriting, minute or large writing, for people who press lightly or heavily on the paper. Even though ‘write’ is said in a single word, there exist a variety of uses (...)
Delta Pens Are Back, And They’re Hotter Than Ever! Newspaper article by Nancy Olson ( https://www.forbes.com/sites/nancyolson/2023/07/14/delta-pens-are-back-and-theyre-hotter-than-ever/?sh=4118ee3f5fa6 ) Most pen lovers who have been nurturing their fine pen fixation (...)
For centuries, Florence has been a thriving city built by dreamers, artisans, and artists alike. Discover the beauty of Firenze with a special meet-up at Casa della Stilografica! ABOUT ESTERBROOK: Esterbrook is reborn! In 1858, entrepreneur Richard Esterbrook established (...)
Faber-Castell Instruction
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FISHER SPACE PEN A Man Invented a Ballpoint Pen to Write Upside Down, NASA Took It to Space. he truth is that American astronauts have been using Space Pens since 1968, and the reason they didn’t use a pencil is above folklore. Paul Fisher from the Fisher Pen Company was already (...)
A Tree Grows in Naples by BARRY GABAY Maiora Pens of Italy is the newest branch of Nino Marino’s writing instrument legacy. Afamily tree is growing in Penland. Its roots run deep in rich Italian soil. Its branches stretch across decades, oceans, and continents, reaching any (...)
Ferris Wheel Press Inks
People who make Namiki Kokkokai “Kokkokai” are a group of Maki-e artisans formed in 1931 centered around Gonroku Matsuda, who later became a living national treasure. The name “Kokkokai” was derived from a quote by Ryosuke Namiki the founder, “In the (...)
Product History 1879 – Stylographic pen (forerunner of today's ball-point pens) 1879 – Propel-repel (...)
Pilot Vanishing Point 2019 Limited Edition Tropical Turquoise: A Review ( Susan M. Pigott is a fountain pen collector, pen and paperholic, photographer, and professor. You can find more from Susan on her blog Scribalishess . ) Every year Pilot comes out with a limited edition Vanishing (...)
The Avengers by Iñaki - La Tortuga Vacumática I am proud to present a series of drawings made with fountain pens by Iñaki all dedicated to The Avengers! Aurora Nettuno , Pilot Custom 823 , Sailor 1911 Special nib , Pelikan M400 Tortoiseshell , Platinum , Kaweco (...)
Pelikan History - The beginnings of the Pelikan Company trace back to the chemist Carl Hornemann, who made his customers an offer for oil paints, watercolors and for so called "farbige Dinten" - colored inks, on April 28, 1838. This price list - safely restored in the Pelikan archives (...)
We are pleased to present Michelle's ink drawings. You can follow Michelle on her Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/archsurot/
Visconti - New Nibs On 2018 Visconti has presented a larger set of nibs, thanks to some novelties. Visconti confirms its attitude and skill to research on new technologies/materials to improve its writing instruments and to make them even more special and distinguishing. Royal Steel (...)
Pilot Capless ( Vanishing Point ) In 1963 Pilot's engineers created many new products to celebrate the Summer Tokyo Olympics Games. The greatest of their achievements was the Pilot Capless fountain pen. You'll like the convenience of the most hassle free fountain pen in the (...)
OPUS 88 KOLORO - PICNIC - DEMONSTRATOR
LAMY AION - Review by The PENCIL CASE BLOG http://www.pencilcaseblog.com/2018/03/lamy-aion-fountain-pen-review-giveaway.html It's finally time to take a look at the Lamy aion. I originally intended to write a review immediately after the release. Well... in the end it took me (...)
LAMY AION Simply modern: LAMY aion – designed by Jasper Morrison Outstanding design, high-quality materials and excellent finishing: with the quality features of a premium product, the new LAMY aion is a very attractive addition to the mid-price segment. This new series (...)
MONTEGRAPPA SUPPORTS WHEELS ON WAVES AND "LO SPIRITO DI STELLA" Montegrappa is proud to be associated with the sterling efforts of Wheels on Waves, or WoW. Wheels on Waves promotes the rights of disabled people, calling attention to this worthy cause by crossing the ocean onboard (...)
Caran d’Ache is unveiling two new exceptional creations, Varius Peter Marino and Varius Peter Marino - Special Edition, dreamed up by the famous American architect, talented designer and lover of fine materials. The Varius writing instruments by Caran d’Ache are an intrinsic (...)
PILOT CUSTOM 823 FOUNTAIN PEN REVIEW by the PENCILCASE blog The Pilot Custom 823 is close to what I'd call a grail pen. Or maybe something more like a 'long-term wishlist' pen. A lot of people think that a grail pen should only be something extraordinarily expensive, (...)
Montblanc, in partnership with UNICEF, aims to improve learning conditions for over 5 million children around the world by providing quality learning materials and better teaching. #PassItOn UNICEF does not endorse any brand or product. For every piece in the “Montblanc for UNICEF Collection” (...)
Sailor Pro Gear Earth Slim Fountain Pen Review by https://thepenciledcatalyst.wordpress.com/author/thepenciledcatalyst/ Sailor pens may not be the most exciting in terms of design, but the quality and performance more than compensates for it. The Sailor Pro Gear Earth Slim (...)
Montegrappa Game of Thrones With its epic storylines of treachery and nobility, family and honor, ambition and love, and death and survival the hit HBO® series Game of Thrones has captured the imagination of fans globally and made it one of the most popular shows (...)
KWZ inks I create inks for fountain pens since 2012. It all started when I decided to improve the saturation in one of my inks. During browsing forums and websites I came across various information about self-made iron-gall inks. I found that I should also try and soon after that I prepared (...)
LAMY 2000................Video
1966 -2016 Lamy 2000 anniversary Video Lamy Edition 50 years: LAMY 2000 M black amber – limited and numbered Limited and numbered special edition to mark the 50th anniversary of Lamy design. In 1966, the LAMY 2000 (...)
Herbin Ink 1670 - Cyprus Carob The 1670 Collection celebrates the rich life and adventures of J. Herbin , an enterprising French sailor of the mid-17th century. He made a number of voyages to India, collecting ingredients and formulas for his sealing wax and inks. He began making (...)
Casa della Stilografica - Official Video
Sailor Koi no Takinobori
Instagram - Casa della Stilografica In this section , we decided to put the photos on our Instagram page : https://www.instagram.com/casadellastilografica/
Caran d'Ache Mario Botta - EVENT AT MILANO DESIGN WEEK
Montblanc Permanent ink by http://zegarkiipiora.com/
Omas Brown ink by http://zegarkiipiora.com/
Omas Blue ink by http://zegarkiipiora.com/
Monday, January 25, 2016 Sponsor Welcome: Casa della Stilografica Hey readers! This is just a little hello to Casa della Stilografica who will be here for the month - an online pen shop based in Florence, Italy. Unfortunately, I have not had the divine pleasure of visiting the store (...)
Graf von Faber Castell Pen of the Year 2016
Visconti W101 UP TO DATA-IMAGE W101-00-102 The name of Visconti has been synonymous with writing implements of unparalleled historical and technological sophistication for the past twenty-five years. To mark its twenty-fifth anniversary in 2013, Visconti took on board the human resources, (...)
Montblanc M From the beginning, more than a century ago, the founders of Montblanc placed high value on sophisticated design. Ever since then, stylish yet functional elegance has characterised the exclusive writing instruments of Montblanc. Carried out with immaculate craftsmanship, (...)
Visconti Florentia 50th anniversary Casa della Stilografica Among the regular visitors to the shop are also Dante Del Vecchio and Luigi Poli, the founders of Visconti. After interminable discussion with Vittorio and Patrizia ( the owners of Casa della Stilografica ) they (...)
Omas pen - processing products pics Armando Simoni was often heard to repeat “A pen must make writing pleasurable”. If writing is the key to a man’s soul then OMAS designs speak about their creator. Armando Simoni was a lover of Greek culture, a technician and artist at (...)
Omas Dante Alighieri Limited Edition
Omas Chianti Classico Limited Edition
Lamy Nib grades
Kaweco Vintage advertising Pens in the photos are: Kaweco Dia Kaweco Sport Kaweco Elite Kaweco Allrounder Kaeweco Special Kaweco Elegance Kaweco Student Kaweco Sketch Up Kaweco Liliput (...)
OMAS - Corporate Video
Montegrappa - Historical photos Since 1912, Montegrappa has been manufacturing writing implements in the same historic building on the bank of the River Brenta. The river winds (...)
LAMY SAFARI - Video Many attractive colours, timeless design, perfect ergonomics. These are just some of the reasons that the LAMY safari is one of the most popular writing instruments for young people. Distinctive recessed grip guarantees writing comfort. Made of ABS plastic. In many (...)
Omas Book - catalogue 2013 Download catalogue
Fountain pen ink colors . The fountain pen ink that you use in your pens plays an important part in the writing experience. The writing experience with an individual pen is a combination of: ink color flow density nib paper (...)
Monteverde Green ink - Review by Phormula Monteverde Green I got this ink as a gift from an Italian well-known both online and “brick and mortar” shop in Florence (Italy), upon purchase of a couple of fountain pens. Marco, the owner, knows me very well, knowing that (...)
Art Contest Montegrappa DC Comics Montegrappa celebrates new DC Heroes & Villains Collection with art contest asking fans to put pen to paper. Prizes include a DC Heroes & Villains pen set, select DC pens, and artists having their original art professionally featured (...)
\OMAS EXTRAFLEXIBLE NIB, OMAS EXTRA FLEXIBLE 14K GOLD NIBS The first OMAS nib was designed and manufactured in 1918. The enormous technical ability of Armando Simoni, the founder of the company, ensured that it was immediately one of the most prestigious and sought after models. (...)
\Pelikan Maki-e Unique collection 2014, Pelikan Maki-e Unique collection 2014
\MAKI-E - gioielli per scrivere, Maki-e From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Maki-e ( 蒔絵 ? , literally: sprinkled picture) is Japanese lacquer sprinkled with gold or silver powder as a decoration using a makizutsu or a kebo brush. The technique was developed (...)
Drawing of one of our clients done with Lamy Safari Medium nib and Delta brown ink.
FLORENCE PEN SHOW 2014
\BESPOKE Montegrappa, MONTEGRAPPA EXTRA BESCOPE “Bespoke”is easy to define, but challenging to realise. A dictionary will state the definition as, simply, “made to order.” On one level, it is self-explanatory, telling the observer that the object, (...)
Caran d'Ache Crystal - the new Limited Edition Caran d’Ache reveals its latest limited edition in collaboration with Lalique: Crystal & Diamonds. This edition brings together noble and precious materials in an alliance of light and shade. The gold cap is coated in (...)
Sailor Jentle Ink - Colors of four Seasons Sailor new Ink colours for 2014! Available in June 2014 List of new colors: Nioi-Sumire Miruai Souten Doyou Yama-dori Oku-Yama Tokiwa-Matsu Shigure
Special on the magazine TOSCANA E CHIANTI NEWS “My grandfather was a bank clerk, then one day he felt he had enough and decided to open a shop to cultivate his passion, fountain-pens”-Marco Moricci says. He is the third generation now, but still working in the same place “Casa (...)
Graf von Faber Castell - Pen of the Year 2014 One of the most beautiful Baroque palaces in Europe is located near St. Petersburg: the Catherine Palace. It was originally built as a summer palace for Catherine I in 1718. The unpretentious structure was then transformed (...)
\PILOT MUSEUM, Pilot Pen Museum - Tokyo Corporate name: PILOT CORPORATION Headquarters: 2-6-21, Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo,104-8304, Japan The Guiding Principles of Pilot Corporation When the founders of Pilot Corporation, Masao Wada and Ryosuke Namiki, (...)
VISCONTI: MERRY-GO-ROUND FOR THE MEYER Visconti's deepest roots lie in the city which it proudly bears in its logo and whose very name is part and parcel of its core business "Made in Florence". In over twenty-five years in the business, Visconti had (...)
ROHRER & KLINGNER Writing Ink In 1892, the lithographer Johann Adolf Rohrer (1850 – 1918) began with the production of special graphic supplements in the city of Leipzig. His son Johann Adolf Rohrer junior (1880-1953) – a skilled lithographer himself (...)
Montegrappa Bicentenario Gala Dinner 10th October 2013
Graf von Faber Castell: Graf von Faber Castell Video "Passion and Precision" The idea of enclosing a thin graphite lead in a wooden casing is several hundred years old; it was not new when my ancestor [Kaspar Faber] founded a pencil factory in 1761. But my great-great-grandfather (...)
Faber Castell E-Motion Pure Black: Review on Youtube by Stephen Brown : Faber Castell E-Motion Stealth
( October 2013 ) TWSBI 580 Rose Gold The new TWSBI 580 Rose gold black assembly in progress ..........
Aurora Etiopia the ETIOPIA is very rare and one of the most fascinatic pen ever manufactured despite his semplicity,size and color. The pen was produced in second half of 1936 to commemorate the foundation of italian empire by Benito Mussolini.
Pelikan M205 DUO Shiny Green The M205 DUO is a highlighter and a piston fountain pen at the same time - hence the name „Duo“. After the amazing success of the M205 DUO yellow, which is also still available, Pelikan launches the shiny green model for a limited time to complement (...)
Sailor Leiji Matsumoto Limited Edition Sailor Japan has launched The Famous Manga Artists Designed – the Leiji Matsumoto Limited Edition.This pen will be limited to 500 individually numbered pieces worldwide. These pens have a 14K yellow gold nib available only in a medium (...)
Pilot Justus 95 - Official Pilot Video
Pilot 95 Justus Fountain Pen The Pilot Justus 95 fountain pen is a new and adjustable nib fountain pen that looks quite intriguing. This isn’t just a plain fountain pen – they have a black resin barley pattern with gold trim. The Justus 95 has a 14k gold nib that is adjustable, (...)
Montegrappa - Hand Etching - Video
Pelikan Maki-e Fantasia - Limited Edition 88 The new Pelikan Maki-e limited edition of only 88 pieces worldwide: FANTASIA Instead of the more typical landscapes, the Fantasia depicts a traditional Japanese design called “Komon Pattern”, which is commonly used for elegant (...)
How to Clean and Refill Fountain Pens All major pen brands guarantee their customers a lifetime of writing pleasure, as is expected when using high-quality products. To ensure this, it is important to keep your valuable writing instrument well-maintained and clean. However, the cleaning (...)
Pelikan - A fascinating Story - The movie The art of producing a fountain pen - Pelikan's rich history and latest products. Take a look behind the scenes and watch the fabrication of our finest fountain pens. Follow us into the fascinating world of Pelikan's fountain pens. (...)
About ten Design Stationery ten Design Stationery established in 2010, is a 100% Hong Kong design stationery brand. We aim to discover creative and practical elements for stationery and presenting them in the beauty of minimalism. We hope our original designs provide attractive choices (...)
S.T. Dupont History The story begins with a man of exceptional destiny: Simon Tissot Dupont. In 1872, he created a luggage and leather goods workshop, which then began to product a steady stream of exceptional products for the highest social circles. In 1941, S.T.Dupont owes (...)
Parker History Text from Wikipedia: The Parker Pen Company is a French manufacturer of luxury writing pens, founded in 1888 by George Safford Parker in Janesville, Wisconsin, United States. In 2011 the Parker factory at Newhaven, East Sussex, England, was closed, and its production (...)
Pelikan M1000 Raden Sunlight - Limited Edition Raden is a traditional Japanese decoration craft used for lacquer art and woodwork. The fountain pen M1000 Sunlight is made with particles from the abalone shell which originates in the Japanese Sea. The size of the abalone shell is (...)
Pelikan - The Brand How the baby bird got into the nest, and how many when. The established, iconic Pelikan company is celebrating the 175th anniversary of its foundation. To mark the occasion a book is to be published which traces the development of the PELIKAN trademark and brand. (...)
Delta and Casa della Stilografica create the exclusive Blue Jay Writing Collection http://fpgeeks.com/2013/04/delta-and-casa-della-stilografica-create-the-exclusive-blue-jay-writing-collection/ The cap and body of this new exclusive limited edition writing set are hand turned (...)
Delta Blue Jay Special Edition Casa della Stilografica Delta Blue Jay Delta Blue Jay Special Edition Casa della Stilografica The Blue Jay (C yanocitta cristata , Linnaeus, 1758) is a passerine bird native to North America. It (...)
\TWSBI FACTORY, Text by TWSBI website: TWSBI inspired by writing After 40 plus years as an OEM manufacturer for different global brands, Ta Shin Precision decided to start selling under their own brand, and thus TWSBI was born. TaShin Precision has over 40 (...)
J.Herbin Inks J. Herbin was established in 1670 , when Louis XIV, the Sun King, was 32 years old. M. Herbin was a sailor, and from his many journeys to India he brought back to Paris formulas for manufacturing sealing wax. His special lacquer formula improved the quality of the seals (...)
\Maki-e Una favola da scrivere, “MAKI-E. A STORY WAITING TO BE WRITTEN” A Journey through the World of Lacquered Fountain Pens by Alberto Gerosa Pens decorated following the ancient Japanese arts of lacquering and maki-e techniques (a term which means ‘painting (...)
当小编推门进入这家钢笔店，被陈列整齐的不同品牌的钢笔所震撼，还有年代久远的墨水，虽然已经失去了使用功能，但是玻璃制古朴的墨水瓶也是不错的装饰。 墙上一帧黑白照片，店主指着照片中的小姑娘告诉小编，这是他的母亲，当年娇小可爱的幼童如今已经成为了白发苍苍却精神矍铄的老妇，这个世界也从手写时代变成了电子时代，但是不变的是人们对钢笔的喜爱。 店主拿出了他的收藏给小编看，其中莳绘（Maki-e）钢笔格外引人注目， 莳绘是用金或者银的粉末，在黑色的漆器上，描绘出自然风物的一种技术，需要手工艺人用很长时间来制作。很多品牌都采用莳绘元素来制作钢笔，例如 Dunhill 的莳绘技艺大师Seiki (...)
Fountain Pen History The earliest historical record of a reservoir pen dates to the 10th century. In 953, Ma'ād al-Mu'izz, the caliph of the Maghreb, demanded a pen that would not stain his hands or clothes, and was provided with a pen that held ink in a reservoir and delivered it (...)
The heart of a good fountain pen is the nib. The nib gives handwriting a personal character and makes it an individual and unique handwriting for each and every one of us. The more valuable the material of the nib and the more elaborate the workmanship, the softer the writing will feel. (...)
DELTA FUSION NIB A fan or lover of fountain pens is constantly looking for new writing experiences. Each pen is not just an inanimate object to be added to their collection, but a means, an extension of their hand which will enable them to meet those sensations that satisfy the desire for (...)
Montblanc 2012 Writers Edition: Jonathan Swift Every year since 1992, Montblanc pays tribute to great writers whose works have become part of world literature, with the creation of a new Limited Writers Edition. The Writers Edition 2012 is dedicated to British-Irish writer Jonathan Swift: (...)
Visconti SmarTouch Tubular Nib VISCONTI Tubular Nib & Snorkel filler “There is anybody old enough to remember the last nib that was substantially different from those that usually are fitted in pens?” This is a question that is hard to answer. For over (...)
Pelikan The Unique Collection For the first time in history, Pelikan offers an international auction that allows collectors all over the world to bid for a truly Unique Collection: The collector can choose from eleven Maki-e fountain pens and one set. Each fountain pen has an individual design (...)
Casa della Stilografica by Wataru Shimamoto Wataru Shimamoto Phone: 349.0711669 mail: taijinoyume@hotmail.com
Sailor Nagahara Retirement (takenuri process) Mr. Nobuyoshi Nagahara started working for the Sailor Pen Company 1947. After 64 years of dedicated service Mr. Nagahara retired in 2011. He’s created some of the most amazing nibs I’ve ever seen and used, he’s a innovator, (...)
Fountain Pens of Japan By Andreas Lambrou and Masamichi Sunami "Masa Sunami and I have worked together for more than 30 years. Our friendship, built on trust, respect for each other, and each other’s cultures, and our love for the fountain pen, has enhanced (...)
TWSBI empty ink bottle The new ink bottle by TWSBI features an internal reservoir for easy filling even when the level in the ink bottle is low (compatible with all fountain pens). A unique feature also allows for the barrels of TWSBI Diamond series piston-filling pens (ie without nib unit (...)
Diamine Ink Manufacturer's since 1864 Diamine Inks relocated to this purpose built 'state of the art' factory in Liverpool in 1925, where they successfully carried on using the traditional methods and formulas for ink production. Over the years the company was taken over many times (...)
Montblanc Writers Edition Carlo Collodi Montblanc presents the Limited Writers Edition 2011, an intricately crafted piece celebrating the Italian author Carlo Collodi, the creator of Pinocchio, one of the most enduring characters in children*s literature. Collodi*s imaginary story of (...)
Pelikan M1000 Moonlight Limited Edition Mother-of-Pearl inlay craftwork is a technique in which the mother-of-pearl of the great green turban of the abalone is ground with a grind stone to a fine thickness and then embedded or glued on laquer-coated surfaces. This decorating method utilizes (...)
The Shima Kuwa is handcrafted from premier grade Mulberry wood from Mikurajima, a small island in the Izu archipelago. Shima Kuwa Mulberry wood is often used in Japan for special gifts . A special design "anchor" clip has been commissioned for this product – a symbol that is very (...)
S.T. DUPONT "HOPE for JAPAN" In the face of the disastrous events that occurred in Japan, ST Dupont rapidly created this limited edition HOPE based on a Défi pen and a Ligne 8 lighter, both conceived in bright lacquer red, a true symbol of love and life, on which blossoms (...)
Pilot Iroshizuku ink The Iroshizuku ink is a luxurious line of inks created to reflect the beautiful natural scenery of Japan. The gorgeous shades will fill your fountain pen with bold, beautiful and vivid colors. Each bottle is a beautifully crafted glass container designed with an (...)
The PELIKAN nib Decades of experience, specially trained employees, and the utmost care at every stage of the production process ensures that each nib is a master piece. About ten different steps are necessary to create a functioning nib out of a sheet of gold. Depending on the model, the (...)
Pelikan are reviving one of their most historical models - the M101N Pelikan first launched the M101N in 1937, and out of the 6 models which were part of this series, the Tortoiseshell Brown is now one of the most sought after productions. Photos of Pelikan 100 (...)
Interview Luxgallery - Cesare Verona, owner of Aurora http://www.luxgallery.it/articolo/aurora/24009/
In 2011 we celebrate 150 years of the Unity of Italy, officially proclaimed March 17, 1861 when Vittorio Emanuele II was appointed King of Italy “by the grace of God and will of the nation”. The path that led to the formation of the Kingdom of Italy began after the Congress of Vienna (...)
Graf von Faber Castell Pen of the Year 2011 Bringer of luck, symbol of power, elixir of immortality – jade has always been surrounded by a special aura. From the earliest times, advanced cultures created jade objects of fascinating variety. The great jewellers of the Art Deco period (...)
Pelikan and Porsche collaborate Although Pelikan are not exhibiting at Paperworld this year, they certainly have some exciting news to share! As of the 1st January 2011, Pelikan took over the production and sale of writing tools from the Porsche Design luxury brand as the new licence partner (...)
Calamo fountain pen ink (2.4 oz) is available in various colour formulations: Blu della Robbia (deep blue), Terra di Siena (sepia), Rosso Fiorentino (red finish), Verde Muschiato (green musk), Zafferano (sapphron golden yellow), and Borgogna (deep red). The glass of Calamo bottles is treated (...)
DELTA PEN A quarter century ago, in 1982, three like-minded Italian visionaries, Nino Marino, Ciro Matrone, and Mario Muscente established a new design shop and factory for crafting exceptional writing instruments of refined elegance. With the purpose of recalling the, both understated and (...)
Sailor Nibs It is said that with a treasured fountain pen, the writer assumes an air of accomplishment as they practice the art of fine handwriting. As one writes, one expresses his innermost thoughts and passions to the world. A pen in the hand becomes an extension of the body and soul. (...)
Graf Von Faber Castell Pen of the Year 2010 TRADITION AND DRIVE The Dürrenhembach hunting lodge near Nuremberg was acquired by Lothar von Faber in 1867 for his son Wilhelm, a passionate huntsman. Lothar’s great-grandson Count Roland von Faber-Castell also shared that passion: (...)
Pelikan Souveran Fountain pen sizes: PELIKAN Souverän M1000 open 17,5cm · closed 14,7cm · Ø14,1mm · 32,6gr PELIKAN Souverän M800 open 16,7cm · closed 14,2cm · Ø13,1mm · 28,2gr PELIKAN Souverän (...)
VISCONTI THE 23 ct 950 PALLADIUM DREAMTOUCH NIB Visconti introduces the first ever produced DREAMTOUCH nib in 23 ct 950 Palladium . The international classification system lists only four precious metals and their related percentages of content: platinum, palladium, gold and silver. (...)
Authentic Chinese lacquer comes from the sap of trees from South Asia. The species Rhus Vernicifera, Rhus Succedana and Melanorrhea Laccifera can grow up to 10 meters high with a diameter of 40 cm. In its natural state Chinese lacquer is a yellowish resin which becomes brown when exposed to air. (...)
BASIC MATERIALS: ACRYLICS: At the beginning of the Fifties plastic lived its golden age. Thermoplastics as polyester, ABS, PVC and Plexiglas (that are shaped through injection of melted material) were frequently used to rapidly produce the most different tools at low costs and in a (...)
MY PEN SYSTEM 2008 The easy and safe system to immediately personalise Visconti pens Visconti is proud to introduce you to MY PEN SYSTEM the magnetic patent system to immediately personalise your Visconti pen. MY PEN SYSTEM enables to substitute the Visconti logo on the cap with your (...)
Robert Hellenga - The Italian Lover Robert Hellenga (August 5, 1941 – July 18, 2020) was an American novelist, essayist, and short story author. His eight novels included The Sixteen Pleasures, The Fall of a Sparrow, Blues Lessons, Philosophy Made Simple, The Italian Lover, Snakewoman (...)
Fountain pen ink ( from Wikipedia - the Free Encyclopedia ) Compositions : Because fountain pens operate on the principle of capillary action, ink for them is almost exclusively dye-based. Pigment-based inks (which contain solid pigment particles in a liquid suspension) tend to clog (...)
