The journey in the Laban universe continues – where every fountain pen has its own character and secret.
Time capsule in the box: Five untouched Geha fountain pens from the ’70s.
The Geha 711 fountain pen has been a favorite among students for half a century – thus it has become a collector's curiosity today!
The Montblanc Carrera from a collector's perspective
How the fountain pen legend was created by the motorsport craze of the seventies.
Pens, Trends, Stories – Hungary Pen Show 2025
A report on the event that made the hearts of writing instrument enthusiasts race.
The legend of the Blackwing pencil: The story of an iconic tool through the lens of creativity
How did the American Blackwing pencil become an indispensable companion for artists and writers in the 1930s, and why does its legend live on today?
Simple photography tricks for photographing writing instruments
Dark or light background? – The most common mistakes in photographing writing instruments and professional solutions in home conditions
Majohn A1 fountain pen – a test of a Pilot Capless clone
What experience does a cheap Chinese fountain pen provide in the field of major brands?
III. Hungary Pen Show: „We are no longer experimenting, but creating a tradition”
For the third time, Hungary Pen Show: international brands, a new generation of collectors, and the Hungarian writing instrument renaissance.
In pursuit of „Hungarian silver”
The history, technology, and iconic brands of aluminum writing instruments from a collector's perspective.
The story of the Lamy Safari – Part 2
The first part of the article discussed the design of the Safari and the period before its market launch. In this part, I will write about the appearance of the Safari and the time that has passed since then, introducing the members, variants, and colors of the Safari family.
The calligrapher who wrote poorly – 8 tips for beginners to improve handwriting.
When I take out one of my fountain pens, people often remark that if I have such a pen, I must write very beautifully. Unfortunately, however, a beautiful pen and a special nib alone are not necessarily enough to create elegant letters, as many of you have probably experienced.
Indestructible style from the school desk – The legend of the Lamy Safari
The design secrets of Lamy's most successful product, or how a school fountain pen became a design icon?
The dragon, the tornado, and the old silver: 10 Laban fountain pens that captivate.
Get to know the mysterious Laban fountain pen brand and its iconic fountain pens!
Parker 75 – The fountain pen that made history
In our Pens and Watches section, we present fountain pens from a collector's perspective while searching for a worthy „twin tower” from the world of wristwatches.
A special venue with many surprises: this is what the April Premium Watch and Pen Fair will be like
Interview with Gábor Schwarz and Endre Kun, the dreamers of the Premium Watch and Pen Fair
An unconventional story of a Parker ballpoint pen
A tale about the red Parker pen that carries family values and memories, connecting the past and the future.
I attended the II. Hungary Pen Show
The event where everyone is obsessed, or a photo report on the II. Hungary Pen Show
Pencil case guide – or how to store your fountain pen?
Finding the perfect pencil case is just as time-consuming for a pen collector as acquiring a desired writing instrument.
II. Hungary Pen Show: Save the date!
On November 16, fans of writing instruments, inks, and special papers will celebrate together again.
The ink feed from an engineering perspective.
What materials is the ink feed made of and what is its role in the functioning of the fountain pen?
Montblanc Meisterstück anniversary.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of Montblanc's iconic Meisterstück series. On this occasion, we will review the first 50 years of the model family’s history.
Types and use of fountain pen converters.
The converter is a useful little tool, but there are a few details worth paying attention to during its use!
From a collector's perspective: these are the most disappointing fountain pens.
A subjective journey into the world of fountain pens, or quality is not necessarily a matter of price…
Pendors P52 ebonite prototype fountain pen test.
The birth of the Pendors P52 ebonite fountain pen family, or a tale of the stubborn fountain pen maker who realizes what he decides.
Memories of the Christmas „pen caress” New Year.
This is how the December meeting of writing instrument collectors took place, or many good people can fit in a small space…
„Dolce Vita” Aurora style…
An unmistakable Italian lifestyle – discover the magical world of Aurora fountain pens!
The word flies away, the writing remains – provided, of course, that the paper is good…
Six paper brands that every pen enthusiast should get to know.
I attended the I. Hungary Pen Show.
The Lurdy House hosted the I. Hungary Pen Show, where various writing instruments, inks, and papers took center stage alongside friendly gatherings.
The I. Hungary Pen Show starts on Saturday!
In connection with the event, we talked to Sándor Pethő at the headquarters of the Contented Marketing Agency, where Marcell Csordás and his great team hosted us.
„The Shirokuma brand is also about giving back what I have received.”.
Interview with Szabolcs „Shirokuma” Varga