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Pilot: The Everyday Innovators
In the UK we are familiar with a whole host of Japanese brands known for cutting edge technology and innovation. Ask anyone and the names Sony, Toshiba, Nintendo or Mitsubishi would likely trip off th... Read More
June 30, 2020
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DesignC: Celebrating a Centenary of Craftsmanship
With 100 years of rich history and tradition to draw upon, Otto Hutt was always going to have to find a way to celebrate their centenary in style. Having earned a reputation for combining bold stylist... Read More
June 2, 2020
Otto Hutt: 100 Years
Tucked away at the edge of the Black Forest, in the south-west corner of Germany, the small city of Pforzheim boasts a reputation for craftsmanship that belies its modest size. Since the mid-18th Cent... Read More
April 9, 2020
Handcrafted: Stamford Notebooks
You might not have an insatiable yearning to write the Great American Novel, but there are few people who can resist the call of their own beautiful leather journal. Used as a diary, to jot down your ... Read More
October 18, 2019
A Birdseye View of Pelikan
Recently we went on a tour of the Pelikan factory and museum in Hanover, Germany. Having learnt so many interesting facts about their brand history and heritage we thought it’d be rude not to share!... Read More
February 19, 2019
Handcrafted: Bomo Art
In our digital age, we strive for a simpler life. We yearn for the old ways and value the skills of previous generations and trained craftsman. We appreciate those who use their expertise to create.
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September 27, 2018
Around the World in 80 Pens (or close enough...)
Ever wanted to know where your favourite pen brand hails from? Or wanted to know how they got started?
We've devised this fun interactive map for you to try. With a marker showing the current HQ (o... Read More
February 23, 2018
Handcrafted: Yard-O-Led
In our digital age, we strive for a simpler life. We yearn for the old ways and value the skills of previous generations and trained craftsman. We appreciate those who use their expertise to create.
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January 8, 2018
About Visconti - Pure Italian Style
Although relatively new to the pen scene, Visconti have quickly built a reputation for creating beautiful and unique writing instruments. Their bold designs, superior craftsmanship and dedication to p... Read More
June 28, 2017
Inspired by the Rising Sun - The Platinum Kawaguchi
What inspires the design of a new writing instrument? I suppose it’s true most pens are created to fulfil a function, but some are inspired by great works of art or perhaps an image of natural beaut... Read More
June 28, 2016
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Refill Guide September 2, 2015
Lead Sizes for Mechanical Pencils October 19, 2015
Fountain Pen Nib Width Comparison August 4, 2015
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Colour DNA August 10, 2020
Top 5: Ways to Improve Your Handwriting July 15, 2020
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Cutting Edge Stationery June 17, 2020
DesignC: Celebrating a Centenary of Craftsmanship June 2, 2020