Sep

12

First Fountain Pen

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A classical fountain pen is a writing instrument with a water-based liquid ink in the reservoir contained within. The fountain pen ink is delivered to the nib through a feed; thanks to Earth gravitation the liquid flows down.

It is believed that the first fountain pen ever was made by the order of the caliph of Egypt.

The progress of perfecting fountain pens took centuries because the limited knowledge of physics did not allow to understand the role of air pressure in the fountain pens, and because inks were of highly corrosive nature.

Petrache Poenaru, a Romanian inventor, received a patent for inventing a fountain pen with a replaceable ink cartridge. Since 1827, the development of fountain pens went at a faster pace thanks to this invention. Fountain pens now allowed for smooth writing without so much hated dripping or paper scratching…

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Sep

12

In the details

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Just a few pictures for today, of a pen that I’m too much of a wimp to ink!
Hope you enjoyed these!  This is one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever laid eyes on.  My pictures do this pen absolutely no justice…

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Sep

12

Twofer Tuesday…a day late!

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James’ comment to the pictures of the Arco reminded me that I’d taken these, but not posted them here!

That said, here’s a few pictures of a truly gorgeous pen that I had the opportunity to play with for a bit…

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Sep

12

Just Arrived: Think Limited Edition Fountain Pens Honoring Mickey Mantle

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The Pear Tree Pen Company is proud to present the Mickey Mantle Limited Edition Fountain Pen, by Think. We just received our shipment and I was quite surprised by how attractive the pens are. If I could be excused for the bad baseball pun, I really believe that Think hit a “home run” with these pens.

The acrylic resin is awesome, and the deep navy pinstripes are as true to Yankee Blue as can be. Of course, the pens come in handsome presentation boxes, specially designed for the Mickey Mantle LE. Think’s previous Limited Edition Pen honored Jimi Hendrix. Although the Hendrix pen (in my opinion) wasn’t half as nice as the new Mickey Mantle writing instrument, it sold out in a matter of weeks. I would be very surprised if these Mickey Mantle pens last that long…

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Sep

11

An extraordinarily rare Lamy 2000

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At first glance, can you tell me what’s so rare about this Lamy 2000?

If not, don’t worry.  You’re just like everyone else…except for its owner (a man called Matt from the East Coast).  Matt relayed a story to me about his trip to this year’s DC Supershow a few weeks ago, and it really impressed…

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