A stunning Italian pen made of classic Italian materials. Visconti's Newest Limited Edition Pen Is Crafted From Italian Marble Visconti has gained much traction during its relatively short history, which began in 1988, founded by pen collectors Dante Del Vecchio and Luigi Poli. And part of its success may undoubtedly be traced to its profound ties to its … Continue reading Stunning Classic from Visconti
Fountain Pen Hospital
Among my top pen pushers. Fountain Pen Hospital celebrates the handwritten word https://w3.cdn.anvato.net/player/prod/v3/anvload.html?key=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%3D NEW YORK (FOX5NY.COM) - On Warren Street in downtown Manhattan, you'll find a unique hospital. The patients are pens of every kind. And the staff services and sells them. Terry Wiederlight is the co-owner of the Fountain Pen Hospital, a store his … Continue reading Fountain Pen Hospital
Montblanc Can Customize Your Nib
You could just bring your pen to one of the nibmeisters that deal with the masses, but if you're the type to buy your pen directly from Montblanc, you're probably not reading this blog anyhow. Meet Axel Nier, Montblanc's fountain pen and nib expert Montblanc's fountain pen and nib expert Axel Nier took more than … Continue reading Montblanc Can Customize Your Nib
Montblanc Marilyn Monroe SE
Pretty pen. Montblanc does a good job at being original with their limited editions. Montblanc celebrates Monroe Leading pen maker Montblanc recently launched the latest in its Muse Edition, naming as its new muse the ultimate symbol of glamour and femininity, Marilyn Monroe. ...Every design detail of the Marilyn Monroe Special Edition evokes the film … Continue reading Montblanc Marilyn Monroe SE
Hamilton is Big These Days
I guess it was inevitable. Montegrappa pens are one of my favored brands although I prefer their pens that are notable for the material versus the gaudier pens. Montegrappa’s Special Edition Honors U.S. Founding Father Alexander Hamilton With public interest piqued by the musical Hamilton, Penporium and Montegrappa create a fitting tribute for the famed … Continue reading Hamilton is Big These Days
A Montegrappa I may Buy
The pen is a classic shape and a fascinating finish. I wonder how the finish hold up with use. Montegrappa Burns Pens, Creates Blue Blazer Writing Instruments ...Using its Fortuna shaped pen line, Montegrappa Blue Blazer features a pen cap and body made of stainless steel that is actually burnished using a real flame. The … Continue reading A Montegrappa I may Buy
Did Honest Abe Use a Fountain Pen?
Looks like a dip pen to me. Could it be a fountain pen? $41,250 for Abraham Lincoln's fountain pen at auction Former President Abraham Lincoln’s fountain pen, decorated with a patriotic gold-colored star pattern, sold at auction Thursday for over $40,000. Nate D. Sanders Auctions told Secrets that the pen, which had a required $30,000 … Continue reading Did Honest Abe Use a Fountain Pen?
The Last Fountain Pen Repair Shop in Europe?
Unfortunately the video is no longer available, but could this really be the last surviving fountain pen repair shop in Europe? Video: This is Europe’s last surviving shop repairing old fountain pens and mechanical pencils This small store in Croatia is run by an old woman who repairs pens which can no longer be serviced … Continue reading The Last Fountain Pen Repair Shop in Europe?
Church of England Promotes FP Usage
I'm not sure they had in mind collectors with the sheer number of pens I have. Deliver us from evil of plastic this Lent, church tells worshippers Use a fountain pen, keep a set of cutlery in the car, avoid the hotel mini bar and buy a toothbrush made of bamboo. The Church of England … Continue reading Church of England Promotes FP Usage
Pen Reminiscences
My favorite line in this article; "If a fountain pen would ruin our hand writing, the ball point pen would take us to Hell or the writing equivalent thereof." Ann Ferro: A proper pen Searching for a good pen The Art Supply shop on Erie Boulevard has a selection of straight pens for calligraphers. A … Continue reading Pen Reminiscences
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