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?
Category: Fountain pen test
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?
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.
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.
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.
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…
In pursuit of fake Montblanc fountain pens (part one)
Seventy years ago, fake Montblanc fountain pens were produced in series in a workshop in Budapest.
The great Capillaris fountain pen test
Magic from the desk of an aircraft designer engineer
Hongdian 1850 „Black Forest” fountain pen test
We investigated why the Black Forest has become one of the most popular and successful Chinese fountain pens in recent years.
Pilot Custom 74 fountain pen – the golden mean
Under the microscope: the entry-level gold-nib fountain pen of the legendary Custom series, the Pilot Custom 74
Pendors Cyclone Ebonite fountain pen test
More of a prototype than a mature concept
Pendors Leveche Damasteel fountain pen test
Weighty antagonist splendor