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Reviews, collection notes and a carefully edited shop shelf: selected pieces, paper goods and writing objects with the same quiet attention as the archive.
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Four ways into the world of writing objects.
Browse the site as a connected system: research, collection, commerce and community, all held by the same visual language.
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Journal
Reviews with a collector's memory.
Long-form notes, comparisons and writing impressions built for slow reading.
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Collection
A visual archive of instruments.
Pens organised as objects of material, history, nib feel and daily use.
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Selected pieces, kept intentional.
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A place for the writing circle.
Community notes, meetings and future projects around fountain pen culture.
My Pen Collection
Newest pieces moving through the archive.
The latest fountain pens from the collection, shown as a continuous visual loop from the writing desk.
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Small rituals, considered objects and notes worth returning to.
Follow My Pen treats every pen as more than a tool: it is a material object, a daily companion and a record of how writing feels in real life.
Nib, resin, lacquer, paper and ink are read together as one writing experience.
Each piece becomes part of a visual record, preserved with details that are easy to revisit.
Reviews focus on balance, flow, texture and the quieter pleasure of writing by hand.
From the desk
Montblanc Ink Guide: Core Colors, Limited Editions, and Perfect Pen Pairings
My first ink was not a Montblanc. The first ink I ever bought was either Pelikan Edelstein or Graf von Faber-Castell Cobalt Blue—I’m no longer entirely sure. What I do know is that I was always drawn to pairing an ink with the pen I was using. At first, this was simply about matching brands,..
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A Journey to the Heart of Montblanc: The Montblanc Haus and Pen Manufacture in Hamburg
Montblanc, my favorite brand, symbolizes the pinnacle of craftsmanship and luxury in writing instruments. The moment Montblanc Haus was unveiled in 2021, it beckoned me irresistibly. This year, my long-awaited visit materialized, extending beyond the allure of Montblanc Haus to the very birthplace of its pens. My tour, meticulously planned since last year, coincided with..
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From Montblanc to Janzanderdesign: The Cocoon Pen That Changed My Perspective
I first came across the Cocoon pen by Jan Zander quite a long time ago. Its design and unconventional character immediately caught my attention, and I added it to my wishlist almost instantly. In fact, it was probably the only pen from a lesser-known independent brand that truly stood out to me at the time…
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Do you remember watching your helium balloon float away when you were a child? I certainly do. Ever since, I’ve been careful not to let any...
My wife created these coffee mugs for true pen collectors, inspired by the “problems” we all know too well. Which one is your favorite? By...
Often, it’s not just about how a pen looks—I also appreciate the variety of nib designs. In my opinion, this Graf von Faber-Castell nib is...
I still find it hard to believe that this pen is actually mine. The Seven Gods of Good Fortune collection, created for Pilot’s 100th anniv...
Besides writing with fountain pens, I also love reading. When I pick up a book, it’s usually nonfiction, and what I enjoy most is coming aw...
Fountain pens will change the way you see the world. They invite you to slow down. Pair a fountain pen with ink and write your own story....