Montblanc ushers in the New Year with its annual limited edition writing instruments honouring the myths and legends of the Eastern World Through the artistry of the finest craftsmanship, the Montblanc Signs & Symbols collection tells the stories of the signs that once originated in the world of myths
New limited edition writing instruments pays homage to the life and legacy of a Hollywood icon From cultural icons to great thinkers and leaders, the Montblanc Great Characters Limited Edition has been paying homage since 2009 to the exceptional individuals whose lives and work have made a lasting impact
Fountain Pens in different languages About fifteen percent of the world speaks in Mandarin – that is Chinese to us philistines from the wrong side of the Great Wall. And they call the Fountain Pen the “Gāngbǐ” (钢笔). By comparison, less than half of those putting their Gāngbǐ on paper,
Constellations88 presents the Vedisha Trio for a happy and prosperous Diwali! Don’t we just hate it when we are forced to venture out from our cosy comfort zones? It’s a big, bad, ugly world out there, after all! Precisely the time when we also feel the terrible need for some
Ducale Murano Among the most successful revivals in the Montegrappa catalogue is the Ducale classically-styled pen. First appearing in the 1930s, the Ducale honours the famed Doge’s Palace in Piazza San Marco. Each embodies Venetian culture and tradition. Incorporated into a pen that exudes sophistication and dignity, qualities that are
Chinese Fountain Pens – random thoughts about my latest crop Fountain pens made in China never cease to fascinate me. Not the way the solid engineering of German pens, or the fine excellence of Japanese pens or the pukka artistry of British pens, or even the handcrafted brilliance of Indian
Ebony and Ivory – perfect harmony from ASA pens Ebony and Ivory – the Paul McCartney – Stevie Wonder duet had hit the charts when I was in the final year of school, way back in 1982. Naturally, the lilting tune and the catchy phrasing of the song had turned
Sniper – the weapon of mass creation from ASA pens. ASA calls it the Sniper. And like a sniper, it aims to blend in, picking kills from a-far without blowing its cover. That explains the black matt body. It also explains the hooded nib, obviously an effort to ensure that
BENU Hexagon Limited Edition – 500 reasons to celebrate the New Year! 2019 will be a year to remember. For the new year will break with the spotting of a new star on the horizons – the BENU Hexagon, New Year Limited Edition. The offering of this exquisite piece of
Cross X Liberty United Collector’s Edition Gunmetal Gray Rollerball I abhor dot pens and gel pens and roller-ball pens. Lesser mortals all. Naturally, eulogising about them and their ilk is sacrilege, no less. But this one is different. This one is special. This one deserves a salute, even from a
