Saturday, September 21, 2013

Pelikan Edelstein Ink Amber "Ink of the Year 2013"

Pelikan launched a new amber Edelstein Ink this year. They labelled it as "Ink of the Year 2013".

Here is a sample of the ink written using Omas paragon celluloid bronze arco fountain pen.

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

DUNHILL & JAQUES OF LONDON TABLE TENNIS TABLE BATS

My family was into table tennis and a collector friend sold me this set of Dunhill table tennis table which we didn't manage to use as the latest Butterfly bat currently in the market is make with new materials.

This set of Dunhill bats was built back in 2008 to celebrate the Beijing Olympicsm.

Dunhill worked with Jaques of London to craft a sophisticated solid wood table with black cellulose and Duroxil resin bonded top. They also created a Heist Table Tennis set that includes two Dunhill/Jaques branded bats (shown here), balls, and a compass bag from Dunhill's Heist Collection.

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Montblanc Writer Edition 2013 Honoré de Balzac

Mont Blanc Writers Edition pay tribute to French literary artist Honoré de Balzac (1799 – 1850).

It was launched in August 2013 and the writing instruments are now available locally.

Honoré de Balzac is a well known  novelist and playwright who delivered an opus of nearly 100 novels and plays collectively known as La Comédie Humaine.

Monday, September 9, 2013

Rumours, Rumours Pilot 95th Anniversary Limited Edition

Pilot Japan launched their 95th Anniversary this month, and it will be available locally in October. Every year, Singapore are allocated very limited pieces.

Do make early reservation soon to avoid disappointment. 

Sunday, September 8, 2013

NAMIKI YUKARI ROYAL PARROT WITH PEACH

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The Namiki Yukari Royal Parrot with Peach is the latest additional to Namiki Yukari Royal range.

This is another fine piece of maki-e art completed by Namiki artisan Masaru-san. It deserve a place in all maki-e pens or art collectors pen cases.

This Namiki Yukari Royal Parrot with Peach is the most colorful and attractive maki-e artwork painted by Namiki artisans.

this is an excellent  theme for a pen. Both the parrot (鹦鹉) and peach are consider symbols of good omen in the Chinese and Japanese cultures.

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Pilot Capless White Carbonesque with Rhodium Accents

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Pilot Japan launched a new Vanishing Point (Capless) to their Carbonesque with Rodium Accents. Pilot Singapore didn't feedback if this is a special edition or a regular production.

If you like the pen, I suggest you buy it soon.

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It is currently available at limited quantity locally now.

Thursday, August 15, 2013

Rumor, Rumor Sailor Procolor Shikisai (sprinkling) Blue Demonstrator


This summer Sailor launched a Procolor sprinkling blue demonstrator.

The Sailor procolor is a steel nib pen with nickel chrome plated finishing trim. This Procolor blue demonstrator only comes in  F nib.

It will be available locally soon.

Sunday, August 11, 2013

UHU Minions Glue Stick

While having lunch with my friends, I found UHU Minions glue stick at the stationary shop. The children like it. I ended up buying all the six designs.

Here is a few close up shots of the Minions.

Friday, August 2, 2013

Rumours, Rumoours Sailor Kings of Nature World Maki-e Limited Edition

Coming September 2013, Sailor Japan will launched two maki-e limited edition fountain pen under the theme "Kings of the Natural World".

Both the King Cobra and King Eagle maki-e are painted by Nishihara.

This Sailor King of Nature World Maki-e Limited Edition fountain pen are fitted with the Nagahara nib, well known for giving users the excellent experience of writing.

Both the Sailor King Cobra and King Eagle maki-e limited edition fountain pen are limited to 28 individually numbered pieces worldwide.

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Ken Cavers Custom Made Bamboo Fountain Pen

Many thanks to my good friend Kite, I own a piece of to Ken Cavers custom made fountain pen. It is well made, and write smoothly.

I left the pen in my office as my daily writer. It give me no problem and getting to like it more each day.
The pen pouch in the above picture is from Dani Trio.