Three Star Wars pens from Montegrappa

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Star Wars X-Wing fountain pen will be the coolest thing on your work desk I hadn't seen any advertisements for the limited edition S.T. Dupont Star Wars X-Wing collection until I read this article.  There were 1977 pens produced, the number being the year the first Star Wars film 'Episode IV A New Hope' was … Continue reading Three Star Wars pens from Montegrappa

Two new Bugatti pens from Montegrappa

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I have a yellow & black Bugatti Type 50 limited edition in a wooden car-shaped box, which dates from the 1990s or earlier.  As this was one of my early 'grail pens', I have a fondness for Bugatti-themed pens.  24 Gift Ideas: Two Limited Editions For Bugatti Owners Not a lot of detail in this … Continue reading Two new Bugatti pens from Montegrappa

​Cottees Auctions last sale in Wareham then moves to Poole

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Noteworthy in that there's a nice nod to pens in the article: "The Friday will also be the first specialist valuation day at the new premises. Watch and Pen specialist Wayne Selstrom will be on hand from 10am to 4pm to value any old or modern watches and fountain pens. The desirability of fountain pens … Continue reading ​Cottees Auctions last sale in Wareham then moves to Poole

Pen Retailer Spotlight – Warwick’s in La Jolla

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More than just a bookstore, Warwick’s carries one of the largest selection of fine pens and stationery in San Diego County Nice to see a pen store getting some local attention. "From the hip best-selling rollerballs from Retro 1951, to modern industrial fountain pens from Lamy of Germany, to the elegant time-honored pens from Waterman, … Continue reading Pen Retailer Spotlight – Warwick’s in La Jolla

Fountain pen enthusiasts come from an unlikely age group

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From Gainesville, Georgia, an article about fountain pens gaining popularity among high school students. Flowery Branch students enjoy old-fashioned pens "“I like fountain pens because they are super personalizable … their smoothness and styles make them more special than anything else,” he said. His favorite pens are the Lamy Vista, Lamy Safari and Twsbi Vac … Continue reading Fountain pen enthusiasts come from an unlikely age group

Cross Star Wars pens

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Two articles.  Cross is one of several pen manufacturers with Star Wars themed pens coming to market.  I note that the number 1977 is also the number of the release by Montegrappa, although these are far more affordable, especially the $45 gel pens. The first article appeared in the Providence, RI Business Journal where Cross … Continue reading Cross Star Wars pens

Online Pens (brand)

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The article is an interview of Alexander Batsch, whose family founded Online, a popular pen and stationery brand in Germany. He is currently Online’s business development manager.  I've included this one quote below, which was information that I did not know about the brand's name, and had assumed exactly the opposite. Pen-tastic “The Internet was … Continue reading Online Pens (brand)

A Pen for Camera Company Leica

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I've seen pens for car brands and watch brands, but this is the first for a camera brand.  As it's manufactured by S.T. Dupont it's sure to be a quality writing instrument.  Here are a couple of articles. Leica releases D-Lux (Typ 109) in two-tone gray finish; launches premium “0.95” collection for devoted fans Starting … Continue reading A Pen for Camera Company Leica

Rare Red Namiki Up for Auction

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  Namiki Fountain Pen May Fetch at $92,000 in Bonhams Auction The vintage red-lacquer Namiki pen dates from about 1930 and is estimated at £42,000 to £60,000 at hammer prices. The writing instrument is the first of its kind to surface on the auction market in more than 20 years. With approximately only 1,500 in … Continue reading Rare Red Namiki Up for Auction