The Visconti Wall Street Limited Edition Green Pearl is the first Visconti that I’ve ever had the privilege to use. In terms of looks, its probably the exact model I would have picked for myself. The layered green celluloid catches the light similarly to vintage Parker Vacumatics. As someone who’s heart is perpetually stuck in a…
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Giveaway: Montegrappa Fortuna Rainbow Fountain Pen
As only the Italians could say it, PACE! When we were traveling in Italy several years ago, there were flags flying from every window with a bright rainbow with bold letters saying “PACE” which means PEACE. And today, of all days that is what I wish for you. The kind folks at Kenro are helping…
Ask The Desk: Lamy Fountain Pens over $50
Niles asked: I’m looking for a left-handed fountain pen. You wrote an article that said: Lamy nibs are awesome and if you are ready to invest in a fountain pen over $50, I have plenty of Lamys I can recommend. Any change you could name a few – would really appreciate it. As it turns…
Pen Review: Aurora Optima Perla Fountain Pen
Some days call for a pen that make me feel like Audrey Hepburn on a Roman Holiday. On those days, I cannot carry around a plastic gel pen with scented ink in it. Oh, no. On those days, I need something with stature and sophistication. A pen that says I’m ready to take on the…
Pen Review: TWSBI Eco Lime Green Fountain Pen
I was a little hesitant to get another TWSBI simply because I already own a Mini and a couple of 580 models so I saw no real reason to purchase to budget-priced Eco model, until they released the lime green model and then my urge was entirely based on aesthetics. When looking at the Eco, the…
Kaweco Sport Skyline Lagoon & Mint
I was fortunate enough to get in on a group buy for the Kaweco Skyline Sport in Lagoon and Mint that was a limited edition for the City Super shop in Hong Kong. It arrived a couple weeks ago, just before my travel explosion so I am just now getting a chance to post photos…
Pen Review: Delta Virtuosa Medium Fusion Nib Fountain Pen
The Delta Virtuosa is my first experience with a Delta pen and with the Delta Fusion nib. First, let me mention the packaging, which is not something I normally do because, honestly, I prefer the packaging to be protective and recyclable. In the case of the Delta packaging, it is protective but not particularly recyclable.…