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Waterman Serenity Blue Review - Keep Calm and Write On
  • Aug 29, 2014

Waterman Serenity Blue Review - Keep Calm and Write On

Waterman threw the fountain pen world in a confused frenzy a while ago when they had renamed their entire line of fountain pen inks. While the ink formulas have stayed the same, the names have taken on a vague complexion that requires us to relearn the colors over again. Let's get reacquainted with one of Waterman's best-selling colors, Serenity Blue (formerly known as Florida Blue). Deep with...

New Nemosine Singularity Fountain Pen Colors
  • Aug 8, 2014

New Nemosine Singularity Fountain Pen Colors

Following the addition of the Neutrino line, which we talked about last month, Nemosine has added 6 new color finishes to their best-selling Singularity line of fountain pens.Meet the Nemosine Singularityin (from left to right) green, aqua blue, pink, white (not to be confused with ivory), magenta and blue marble. All pens are appointed with chrome trim, clip and cap band. The front section is...

Coming Soon : Parker Debuts Pens Inspired by Vintage Vacumatic & Duofold Styles
  • Aug 7, 2014

Coming Soon : Parker Debuts Pens Inspired by Vintage Vacumatic & Duofold Styles

To follow up on the teaser postcard that we are sending in our current shipments, Parker has shared their master plans for the fall debuts of new Duofold, Urban & IM models that are designed after vintage Parker styles.Duofold : A Classic RedefinedThe Duofoldis gaining three new permanent extensions to the line that are inspired by the Parker Duofold of old : Big Red, Lapis Lazuli & Ivory. These...

Quincy Jones Cuts Ribbon at Grand Opening of Montegrappa Flagship Store in Italy
  • Aug 1, 2014

Quincy Jones Cuts Ribbon at Grand Opening of Montegrappa Flagship Store in Italy

July 10th in Bassano del Grappa, Italy - the global headquarters for the Montegrappa company - the oldest and most celebrated Italian pen manufacturer cut the ribbon on their flagship store in grand fashion. Montegrappa, primarily known for their writing instruments, has built their reputation upon the quality and artistry of their pens. Since Guiseppe Aquila had purchased the company back from the...

Comparison of Nemosine Singularity, Fission & Neutrino Fountain Pens
  • Jun 20, 2014

Comparison of Nemosine Singularity, Fission & Neutrino Fountain Pens

With the new 2014 release of the Nemosine Neutrino, fountain pen fans are wondering how the (now) three models of Nemosine Pens stack up against each other.For those of you who are new to the brand, Nemosine Pens are made in Taiwan, fitted with German-made stainless steel nibs, then assembled, inspected and packaged in the United States. They are a great value buy for an entry-level fountain pen...

Get them Before they Pop Off the Shelves - Retro 51 Bandit Tornado Pens
  • Apr 15, 2014

Get them Before they Pop Off the Shelves - Retro 51 Bandit Tornado Pens

Visconti Rembrandt Review - Merry Go Round Sneak Peek
  • Jan 20, 2014

Visconti Rembrandt Review - Merry Go Round Sneak Peek

Noodler's Pinstripe Homage, Brooklyn Brawn and Legal Blue are Available
  • Oct 31, 2013

Noodler's Pinstripe Homage, Brooklyn Brawn and Legal Blue are Available

As some folks in the pen community know, Arthur Brown in New York City had to shutter their doors this year, which left many of their devoted fans and customers shocked and devastated in the wake of their closure. Art Brown was one of the more prominent pen stores in New York City and in the Nation. They carried a number of fine pen brands, including Visconti, Dunhill, Montegrappa, Parker, Delta...

Montegrappa Skull Pen Review - Montegrappa Skull Fountain Pens
  • Sep 20, 2013

Montegrappa Skull Pen Review - Montegrappa Skull Fountain Pens

Whether you're into Ed Hardy, Harley Davidsons or the macabre themes of Halloween, the new Montegrappa Fortuna Skull Pen Design should be right up your alley. Due to arrive right around All Hallow's Eve, this Montegrappa pen gets dressed up with a pattern of engraved skulls around the acrylic resin barrel of the pen, and a large skull emblazoned on the top cap portion, positioned 180 degrees from...