The other day, we came across a lovely writing box. We’ve seen all kinds, and sometimes we take them on, sometimes we don’t. But this one was nearly perfect. Around two hundred years old, and made for the aristocracy: solid rosewood case, mahogany interior; mother-of-pearl inlay and pewter stringing; ebony moulding along the perimeter of […]
Scriptus Toronto Pen and Writing Show
We are pleased to announce the Scriptus Toronto Pen and Writing Show, to be held November 2, 2014. It is exciting to have a pen & writing show in Toronto again, the first since 2010. The plans are exciting: pens, old and new; fine papers, stationery and greeting cards; inks of every colour and kind. […]
On Lime Juice
Oxidation is often our enemy. When oxygen contacts metals, it reacts with the surface atoms to form what is known scientifically as an oxide, but more commonly as rust, or tarnish. While in the case of some metals—such as copper—oxidation can result in a beautiful green colour, in the case of silver or iron it […]
Holidays
We are on holidays for the week of May 18-25, 2013. Our email response time may be delayed, and orders will be filled after our return.
Tomoe River Paper Group Buy
One of the major issues for a fountain pen user is the constant quest for quality paper. Some time ago, the online pen community discovered, to their delight, a hitherto unkown paper: Tomoe River (pronounced toe · moe ´ eh). Manufactured by one of the largest Japanese paper companies, Tomoegawa, this paper is very un-Japanese […]
Alternatives to the Fountain Pen Network
Many fountain pen lovers around the world are on intimate terms with the Fountain Pen Network (fpn). For a number of years, this online forum has been the dominant source of pen-related information and community. Currently some 78,000 members strong, it has hosted discussion threads on countless topics, provided a source for buying and selling […]
