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Category: Collectors and collections

In pursuit of „Hungarian silver”

Posted on 2025.09.09.2025.09.09. By Juhász Péter

The history, technology, and iconic brands of aluminum writing instruments from a collector's perspective.

An unconventional story of a Parker ballpoint pen

Posted on 2025.01.24.2025.01.24. By Juhász Péter

A tale about the red Parker pen that carries family values and memories, connecting the past and the future.

Pencil case guide – or how to store your fountain pen?

Posted on 2024.10.03.2024.10.03. By Kiss Csaba

Finding the perfect pencil case is just as time-consuming for a pen collector as acquiring a desired writing instrument.

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From a collector's perspective: these are the most disappointing fountain pens.

Posted on 2024.02.26.2024.02.26. By Bencze Zsolt

A subjective journey into the world of fountain pens, or quality is not necessarily a matter of price…

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„Dolce Vita” Aurora style…

Posted on 2023.12.18.2023.12.18. By Barkóczi József

An unmistakable Italian lifestyle – discover the magical world of Aurora fountain pens!

Pelikano Model 1 – The student pen that bears the mark of a Hungarian designer

Posted on 2023.05.31.2023.07.24. By Kiss Csaba

The first student pens appeared in Pelikan's offer in the 1960s. The Pelikano quickly became a great success among both teachers and students.

Remembrance of a hundred-year-old Waterman fountain pen

Posted on 2023.05.10.2023.05.17. By Dr. Wagner György

…or how a non-functional Waterman fountain pen started a connection between generations for a pen collector?

„Incredible things could be put on paper if they could write their own story…”

Posted on 2022.11.28.2022.12.27. By Szathmáry István

Interview with László Falusi, a fountain pen collector from Szolnok, who researches the history of domestic fountain pen manufacturing alongside building his collection.

Fountain pens around the world

Posted on 2022.11.19.2022.11.20. By Bencze Zsolt

Journey across the sea of ink with a paper boat and fountain pen paddles

Nakaya Dorsal Fin 2

Nakaya Dorsal Fin 2 fountain pen – the ultimate goal

Posted on 2022.10.10.2023.01.24. By Sultis Attila

To be honest, only 3 questions arise immediately before we can talk about the pen itself. Who or what is Nakaya? What is urushi? What does ‘ultimate goal’ or ‘Grail Pen’ mean to a pen enthusiast? Let's see!

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