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Parker 51: A Classic Reimagined

Among the oldest and most prestigious pen brands still going today, Parker has been responsible for some of the most stylish and iconic writing instruments of the 20th and 21st centuries. Known for th... Read More

March 4, 2021

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Otto Hutt Relaunches the design03

Anyone who’s been following this blog will know we’re already very excited about the 100 year anniversary of Otto Hutt. The German artisans have already blown us away with their celebratory limite... Read More

October 2, 2020

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

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. ... Read More

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

January 8, 2018