We are a strange people. When it comes to posturing, we are jingoistic to the point of being obnoxious. We wear our nationalism on our sleeves like oversized logos, while in the heart of our hearts we couldn’t care less, for what drives our purchase decision is really the price consideration. The strange, nay,…
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  Your treasured fine writing instrument deserves a gorgeous protector. With the introduction of these beautiful pen pouches, Lapis Bard’s line of sophisticated storage solutions adds another feather to its cap. Handcrafted from the finest leather, Lapis Bard’s pen pouches are pocket-sized and suitable for most pen sizes. The luxurious dual-tone is created by skilled…
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  Karishma Siddique Roy is no stranger to the fountain pen community. In a short time, she has carved a niche for herself that is unique and remarkable. She is someone who is painting the canvas of the fountain pen world with her vivid colours, one sketch at a time. The woman has had several…
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  First things first, Happy International Women’s Day to everyone out there. With women making their mark in different professions across the world, we thought to contribute to the occasion as well. Today is about celebrating women! We have with us, Kavya Agarwal, entrepreneur, founder of Kaagazi Collaborative. Kaagazi is the birthchild of Kavya Agarwal.…
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  I must admit upfront that I am privileged, as way before the Pentales had taken its current shape, I had had the pleasure of going through the draft. I have also had the pleasure of seeing (and knowing) most of the pens – “old knaves” as Suvobrata Ganguly calls them – whose stories feature…
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  Montegrappa, the name resonates with creativity, exclusivity, and eccentricity. The makers of Montegrappa have given the fountain pen community some of the quirkiest pens. They are known to treat the users with a combination of fountain pens and some of their favourite fads. Earlier, they have created Limited Edition pens paying tribute to Harry…
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 Fountain Pen loving Women-Exclusive Afternoon Tea Session at Sulekha Factory  It is not often when you hear that a group of young women with mutual interests in fountain pens and paraphernalia meet to discuss them! Yes, it happened here, in Kolkata, at the legendary Sulekha Ink Factory where these ladies met for an afternoon tea…
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  The most romantic week of the year has set its foot upon us. And so the onus of finding a suitable Valentine’s Day Gift for your special someone. Something red, something attractive, something useful, something that perfectly reflects the feelings of your heart. Here begins the huge struggle to find something combining all the…
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 Kanwrite, Kanpur Writers, Sandeep Awasthi, are all household names in the world of fountain pens in general and nibs in particular. As a matter of fact, it will not be an exaggeration to say that Sandeep Awasthi and Kanwrite’s contribution in bringing India into the reckoning, as a quality manufacturer will always be written in…
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  Click Aristocrats. I am obsessed with Click Aristocrats. I can never have enough of them and seldom am I without one with me. My birthdays and other special days are easy for my near and dear ones – all they have to do is buy me another Aristocrat and to be fair to them,…
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