Wonder Woman, Batman and Superman are shown in the photo below. As one might expect, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash get less respect and are only available in the lower priced series. Caran D'Ache's comic book capers Comic books and the related paraphernalia left the realm of pocket-money purchases for pre-teens some decades ago. Baby … Continue reading Pens and Comic Books
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Fountain Pens of the Rich & Famous
I'm guessing that it was the miniature astronaut that pushed it over $19,500. This $19,900 rocket ship pen will blow your mind Swiss penmaker Caran d'Ache and avant garde watchmaker MB&F are taking their crafts to new heights — even out of this world, you might say. Last year, the designers collaborated on the Astrograph, … Continue reading Fountain Pens of the Rich & Famous
UK Exclusive from Scribo
I was going to ask, is thought by who to be the only pen shop to have undertaken such a venture, but then I saw the additional qualifiers of the only, "pen shop proprietor" and, "in the country". Seems to me that there must be other pen shops with exclusive limited editions, but perhaps those … Continue reading UK Exclusive from Scribo
Think I’ll Wait for the Movie
I'm at a loss as to what more I can say about a book about Tasmanian osmiridium. Haygarth in Burnie The Burnie Historical Society will be hosting Nic Haygarth as a guest speaker to talk about his latest book 'On The Ossie': Tasmanian osmiridium and the fountain pen industry. The event will be held at … Continue reading Think I’ll Wait for the Movie
Montblanc & Movie Product Placement
No photo!? Hugh Jackman as The Greatest Showman unveils Montblanc’s Christmas campaign Festive adverts have become as much a part of the countdown to Christmas as mince pies and cries of “it gets earlier every year!” And while department stores battle it out for the “biggest tearjerker” award, Montblanc takes a more glamorous approach, enlisting … Continue reading Montblanc & Movie Product Placement
Benefits of Handwriting
Read the full article for more information. The uncertain future of handwriting Computers and tablets are changing how we write – will the ability and need to wield a pen die out altogether? We're told that writing is dying. Typing on keyboards and screens dominates written communication today. Even scribbling a signature has become rarer … Continue reading Benefits of Handwriting
A Not-so-special Edition MB?
Since when does a personalized engraving make your pen a special edition? Montblanc creates special pens for EUROPA 2 cruiseline An exclusive collaboration between Hapag-Lloyd Cruises and the classic Montblanc writing instrument brand is celebrating ‘extraordinary travel experiences’ on board the EUROPA 2 cruiseline, with the creation of a very special commemorative pen. The two … Continue reading A Not-so-special Edition MB?
Back? Was it ever Gone?
Happy National Fountain Pen Day to all of our readers! "History" item #9, which is not in most short histories of the pen, reflects that they interviewed a representative of Pilot Pen for the article. Saying it with a fountain pen is back in vogue ...Today is National Fountain Pen Day , so those of … Continue reading Back? Was it ever Gone?
Veteran’s Pen Raises Money for Charity
After reading the headline I was surprised that the pen was of rather recent production and not vintage. “He had a thing about fountain pens... but I had no idea they were worth that much" That's a line probably uttered by many a collector's significant other. Lichfield Falklands war veteran’s last wish sees treasured pen … Continue reading Veteran’s Pen Raises Money for Charity
The Seattle Sketcher’s Tools
First three items listed, fountain pen and inks! Further in the article he notes how his choice of paper is based on how it works with a fountain pen. Ah, how uninteresting to those who don't understand...! Here’s what Seattle Sketcher carries in his sketching bag What type of pen do you use to sketch? … Continue reading The Seattle Sketcher’s Tools
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