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Author: Szabolcs Varga

A Hungarian who has settled in Japan but regularly returns to Pannonia whenever he can. After a forty-year hiatus, he rediscovered fountain pens in Japan, partly because the Japanese second-hand market hides many exciting (and affordable!) treasures. He is now in the process of quitting, but he still enjoys helping anyone interested in Japanese writing instruments.

Special fountain pen nibs: what are they for?

Posted on 2023.04.26.2023.04.27. By Varga Szabolcs

Introduction to the world of special fountain pen nibs: get to know the Architect, Music, and Fude nibs!

Hongdian 1850 „Black Forest” fountain pen test

Posted on 2022.11.23.2022.11.25. By Varga Szabolcs

We investigated why the Black Forest has become one of the most popular and successful Chinese fountain pens in recent years.

Tokyo International Pen Show 2022

Posted on 2022.11.04.2022.11.20. By Varga Szabolcs

This year, the Tokyo International Pen Show was held in Japan from October 28-30. Here comes our on-site report!

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  • Interview (3)
  • Writing instrument history (12)
  • Calligraphy (4)
  • Papers (1)
  • Pen Show (13)
  • Tips and tricks (3)
  • Pen anatomy (1)
  • Pens & Watches (2)
  • Pen stories (7)
  • Fountain pen test (13)
  • Fountain pen ink (2)
  • Cars and pens (2)

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