I still won't be getting one though. The pen mightier than the sword: Dutch designer releases titanium 3D printed fountain pen Dutch designer Rein van der Mast has just announced his newest effort in the world of luxury fountain pens: the Spica Virginis, a titanium 3D printed fountain pen and nib. Printed on 3D Systems’ … Continue reading Why You Need a 3D Printer?
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For the Writing Industry Analysts…
In a former life I regularly read industry analyses and still have a soft spot for them. You probably won't be getting the full report at $4,950, but here's the summary: Global Writing and Marking Instruments Industry This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Writing and Marking Instruments in US$ Thousand by the following Product … Continue reading For the Writing Industry Analysts…
Handwriting is Not Just for Holidays
As a collector and user of fountain pens I'm always looking for excuses to use them, which is not always easy in these days of computers and iPhones. Here's an article from Australia that gives some basic tips to improve your penmanship. Five ways to enjoy the lost skill of handwriting CHRISTMAS offers the perfect … Continue reading Handwriting is Not Just for Holidays
High-End Fountains from MB, Cartier, Mille & Breguet
I won't be getting these. (Well, maybe the Montblanc Shakespeare.) Of the four, this is least likely to be comfortable to write with, but this Cartier Tiger is certainly unique! Maybe because we are living in an age that is increasingly digital, we take enjoyment in the times when we carefully put our thoughts on … Continue reading High-End Fountains from MB, Cartier, Mille & Breguet
Montblanc’s Writers Edition: William Shakespeare
I'll be honest; I like the Montblanc Writers Editions and am always on the lookout for ones that I'm missing (at the right price.) Hopefully I'll be able to add this one at some point. Here's Nancy Olsen's description of the pen: As is usual with Montblanc’s Writers Editions, the pen pays visual homage to … Continue reading Montblanc’s Writers Edition: William Shakespeare
A New Way to Furnish Your Office
This concept was appealing, especially as I'm looking at downsizing soon and the office furniture I have is massive. Their offerings start with desks, but include design-forward items down to paperclips! But the initial press release includes photos of fountain pens, which I could not find on their website in mid-January. A former Googler is … Continue reading A New Way to Furnish Your Office
Another Clean Pen Design
Another new streamlined design in titanium and aluminum. Great looking pens. Anyone have any info on how they perform? Mr. Kostas Metaxas is an award winning artist and designer. His recent projects, among others, include precious gold and platinum "Haute Creation" Fountain pens and Lighter art-objects for Paris-based S.T. Dupont, a collection of Tourbillion Table … Continue reading Another Clean Pen Design
Pilot Pen Doctor Profile: Atsushi Takizawa
Especially interesting to hear what pens are owned by a non-collector in the industry. I wonder which Pilot Capless he owns. Pen specialist has only three pens Mr Atsushi Takizawa, 59, is a pen doctor. That is, he fixes expensive fountain pens called Namiki, which start from $650 a pop. He cleans the pens and … Continue reading Pilot Pen Doctor Profile: Atsushi Takizawa
Fountain Pen Comeback? Were they Gone?
This is a fun article, especially since I know most of the people in the article. You know that old fountain pen in the back of the desk drawer? The one behind the box of paper clips and Swingline stapler? Don’t throw it away. That's right - Send it to me!! Old fountain pens have value, … Continue reading Fountain Pen Comeback? Were they Gone?
Google celebrates the inventor of the ballpoint pen
I'm not sure of their facts and assertions, but being into pens it's still cool. Google doodles with a ballpoint pen Thursday's Google Doodle celebrates the birthday of László József Bíró, inventor of the ballpoint pen. Before the ball-point pen, writing in ink was a much messier affair. The fountain pen, which had a reservoir … Continue reading Google celebrates the inventor of the ballpoint pen
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