Pen and Writing Instrument Collecting

I am an avid fan of Montblanc Pens -- both fountain and rollerballs. Why do I say a fan and not collector? Simply because I have not had the money to truly collect any of the... keep reading →

Waterman Perspective fountain pen in-depth review: designs, materials, nibs, and collections; Executive and Designer lines; 23K gold plated nib; prices, comparisons, buy... keep reading →

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Waterman Phileas fountain pens collection in-depth review: design, materials, nibs; prices, comparisons with other Waterman pens, buy online, and more... keep reading →

The rich legacy of Montblanc can be traced back to a company that has endured nearly a century of growth and downturn with consistent passion and a strict adherence to... keep reading →

Sheaffer 100, 300, 500 pens in-depth review: designs, materials, trims, vintage; chrome and nickel; prices, comparisons, buy online, relevant reviews, and more... keep reading →

A complete guide to Waterman fountain pens: designs, collections (current and vintage), and materials; steel, gold, two-tone nibs; precious metals and lacquer; prices,... keep reading →

Sheaffer Agio collection fountain pens in-depth review: design, nibs, materials; standard and compact; steel and gold nibs; prices, comparisons, buy online, relevant reviews,... keep reading →

In the autumn of 1905 Thomas De La Rue & Co Ltd of 110 Bunhill Row, London EC1 launched the first self filling fountain pen guaranteed not to leak - the Onoto Patent... keep reading →

First Impressions: It’s a good size pen, not huge, but a good size. But is it a good pen? I have two of these pens; the colour of this one is ‘Lapis Inferno’, a... keep reading →