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In a world where the younger generations are less and less acquainted with pen and paper, and more and more in love with keyboards, talking about the pleasure of writing with a a good fountain pen may seem old fashioned… Read the full article HERE

  August 10, 2018  Estie Announcement The Esterbrook Pen Company, a true American Original, is rewriting its long success story in modern times with a fresh new pen collection based on a complete rebranding. Titled Estie, a kind of nick name for Esterbrook, is a tribute to the brand and its storied history. Short for

  Who knew Camo could be so cool? One would assume that military types or the families of veterans would be the people who would embrace the Montegrappa Camouflage. Montegrappa certainly did a wonderful job creating the material and don’t even get me started about the packaging. Who doesn’t want that fantastic vintage tin? What’s

Matte. Black. Do I have to say any more than that? I mean, yeah probably. We’re doing a pen review here, not just making blanket statements. Seriously though, this pen does matte black in a way that not many other pens…. (See the full review by Ed Jelley here.)  

The Color of Royalty – Amethyst Building on Aurora’s flagship 88 design, the new Aurora 88 Minerali fountain pen collection was inspired by some of the most beautiful minerals found on earth. The Aurora 88 Minerali Amethyst is the fifth in this limited edition numbered collection of demonstrators and features brilliant purple accents. This fountain

“Over the past couple of years, I’ve had the opportunity to use several different high-end Aurora fountain pens, so it’s always a bit difficult to judge other Auroras by a separate standard when the situation requires it. In the case of the Aurora Style, this separation is needed due to the vast price difference. At under

The Montegrappa Passport Series is embarking on its maiden voyage and we want you there. We will kick off the tour in New York City and then move to Washington DC and Houston Texas. Each city will provide a different experience, but in the end, its all about our love for writing and our amazing

Which will it be? Tradition or modernity? Eccentricity or good sense? Provocation or appeal? Faced with such choices, TF Est. 1968’s new offerings allow the answer to be, quite simply, “why not both?” *** “We don’t have typical clients so much as a type of client: people with style; people who exude polished elegance right

MINEOLA, April 9, 2018— Kenro Industries, Inc., has reached an agreement to acquire the Esterbrook Pen Company and add the iconic brand to its portfolio of luxury lifestyle brands. Terms of the Transaction were not made public. Originally founded in 1858, the Esterbrook Pen Company was revived in 2014 by Harpen Brand Holdings, LLC.  America’s

How do you review a product you have already reviewed, and already love? How do you keep it fresh? How do you say something new? I’m not sure I have all of the answers to those questions, but let’s find out. One thing I do know: I love the Aurora Optima. I knew I loved it