Established in 1919 by Syunchi Nakata, the Japanese company Platinum Pen Co specialises in meticulously ... non-special edition form. American brand Roots & Jones makes its pens in Louisville, ...

The art of putting pen to paper has undeniably dwindled in the past few decades, but for a small number of dedicated enthusiasts, nothing beats traditional fountain pens. Elegant tools for creative ..

One of your first introductions to fountain pens is probably with Parker – one of the go-to brands when it comes to affordable options. It's a great place to start, especially if you want to ...

In acquiring Lamy’s strengths in brand ... enthusiasts. Fountain pens are not in Mitsubishi Pencil’s product lineup. The company, which dates to 1887, is Japan’s first industrial pencil ...

What should you look out for when spending that much money on a fountain pen? This first thing is probably brand – if it’s a Bic you’re probably being overcharged. You’ll want to look for ...

the oldest Italian trademark for fountain pens, registered back in 1911,” Marino explains about initially bringing not one, but two brands to the market. Then, in 2021, he was contacted by the ...

produces high quality handmade fountain pens that are sold all over the world. He has no employees. It takes anything between one to four days to make a single pen, sold under the brand name ...

Japan today faces a similar crisis of confidence, even as the Japan brand remains stronger than ever.

I go through phases where I’ll use a rollerball or a fountain pen for a while, but I always come back to gels. They’re easy to carry around, especially the pocket Cross pen I’ve had for ...

Ask a cool guy who makes his cool pants. There’s a good chance they’re made by a Japanese brand you’ve never heard of. Even the phrase “Japanese brand” has become synonymous with ...

“One significant difference between Japanese and American makeup brands is the emphasis on skin compatibility. While the vibrant color payoff is important, Japanese brands prioritize a ...