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October 31, 2023 By Adam L. Leave a Comment

TWSBI ECO-T Rosso Fountain Pen

I’m truly excited about the new TWSBI ECO-T Rosso Fountain Pen. Like a fine red wine, it only gets better the longer it’s in your hand. With a rich red resin like this, what more can you ask for? This is truly a gorgeous pen. We have the pens in stock, and per TWSBI’s instructions, all orders start to ship this week.

First of all, the TWSBI ECO-T Rosso Fountain Pen has great value with its piston filling system and affordable price. Like many other TWSBI fountain pens, it features a crystal clear acrylic barrel so you can see your ink level, and a red cap. The pen cap has an inner cap to ensure a perfect seal when stored away. It is completed with chrome trim and a steel nib. Notably, I think the pen would look better with either rose gold trim or yellow gold trim to match.

Secondly, the ECO-T differs from the ECO in that it has a triangular grip section for ease of holding the pen, and triangular shaped cap and piston knob instead of hexagon.

Importantly, what color ink would you fill it with? I think Monteverde’s Sweet Life Cherry Danish bottled ink would be a great match. As for the nib sizes, you have choices. Choose from: extra fine, fine, medium, broad, and 1.1 Stub.

TWSBI’s belief is that it is important to allow the user to disassemble and reassemble the pen and completely experience the traditional aspects of owning and using a fountain pen. These pens also come packaged with a wrench and silicone grease. Neither of these accessories are intended to be used immediately, as they are for long-term care and maintenance. Additionally, please use extra care if you choose to disassemble the nib and feed, as the feed is very fragile.

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October 26, 2023 By Adam L. Leave a Comment

Visconti Looking East Limited Edition Pen Collection

Visconti is thrilled to unveil the all-new Looking East collection, a masterpiece of craftsmanship that draws its inspiration from the timeless beauty of traditional Asian architecture. In ancient Eastern cultures, one’s house was not merely a place of residence; it was a reflection of personal taste, status, and wealth. This profound connection between architecture and identity is mirrored in the intricate design of the new Visconti Looking East Limited Edition Pen Collection.

First of all, the Visconti Looking East Limited Edition Pen Collection boasts a captivating design. Its rose gold vermeil filigree adorns the pen’s body in a mesmerizing repeated squared pattern. Notably, this intricate detailing harmoniously contrasts with the rich, pearlescent deep blue resin that lies beneath it, creating a visual symphony that captures the essence of both tradition and modernity.

Above all, what sets this pen apart is its meticulous attention to detail. Similarly, each individual filigree frame is finely worked by engraving, carefully hollowing out a cylinder of silver and coating it with precious rose gold. In other words, this showcases the dedication to craftsmanship and the pursuit of excellence that defines the ”Looking East” collection.

Therefore, more than just a writing tool, the ”Looking East” collection is a testament to the rich heritage of Asian design. It’s also a testament to the profound connection between architecture, identity, and craftsmanship.

“The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step.”

-Lao Tzu

Finally, the Looking East is available as a fountain pen and rollerball. Both use a threaded cap closure system, and are presented in a limited edition box. In addition, the collection is limited to 188 pieces worldwide. The fountain pen features Visconti’s famous double reservoir power filling system. Enjoy a smooth 18k gold nib. Choose from: extra fine, fine, medium, broad, and stub nib sizes. However, the rollerball refills with Schmidt 888 or 5888 rollerball refills.

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October 24, 2023 By Adam L. Leave a Comment

Lamy Studio Rose Special Edition Pen Collection

Lamy is known for their high-tech looking, modern writing instruments. They continually innovate style, design, color options, and value in everything they create. With so many new pens constantly being created and released for mass consumption, there are a ton of beauties that become forgotten. So, what happens when you take the already loved, fan-favorite Lamy Safari and Al-Star collections and upgrade them? You get the Lamy Studio Rose Special Edition Pen Collection.

First of all, everything about the Lamy Studio Rose Special Edition Pen Collection makes it significantly more valuable than you might first suspect. From the solid metal cap and barrel to retaining the same customizable nib, this is a formidable writing instrument. The Lamy Studio Rose is a 2023 special edition pen with a rose pink lacquer and chrome trim. It has a stainless steel nib. The pen can also be fitted with a converter for use with bottled ink.

I’d have to say that even the proprietary Lamy cartridges/converter required for use don’t bother me. Since Lamy is one of the few pen companies that allows you to buy nibs separately from the pen itself, you can also get the 1.1 Italic, 1.5 Italic, or the 1.9 Italic nibs and get a little fancier with your writing.

Notably, the rollerball uses the Lamy M63 refill. The M63 refill is available in the whopping color choices of black, blue, green, and red. This is sure to please the practical writer in all of us. However, the ballpoint is the polar opposite in choices. With its smooth twist-action retraction, you can either pick the Lamy brand M16 ballpoint refill or the Monteverde for Lamy ballpoint refill. The Lamy brand refill is available in fine, medium, or broad in black, blue, or red. Even though the Monteverde for Lamy is only available in medium, they offer almost the entire color spectrum.

Regardless of your preference, the Lamy Studio Pen Collection is nicely weighted due to the all-metal cap and barrel. It provides a sturdy surface to grip. And as a medium size pen, you don’t have to worry about gripping too tight when using it.

Last but not least, you can easily recognize the Lamy Studio due to its distinguished clip (as you can with most of Lamy’s recognizable clips). It looks like they took a normal clip and twisted it.

Finally, Experience the fusion of design and artistry with the Lamy Studio Rose Special Edition. Elevate your writing experience and make a bold style statement with this exceptional writing instrument.

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