For a long time, I struggled to find my way to demonstrator pens. At first, they felt cheap to me—almost even a bit tasteless. I’m not sure why I had that reaction. Everything changed with my first demonstrator, the Platinum #3776 Century. The moment I got it, I immediately fell in love with it. I..

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,..

If you’ve ever wondered why a Pilot pen can feel completely different from anything else on the market, the answer is here—in the nib. If you are someone who truly writes with your pens—not just collects them—then Pilot is a dream come true. The sheer variety of nibs they offer is remarkable, especially considering they..

I remember it as if it were yesterday — I was on a trip to Hamburg when I stepped into the High Artistry atelier, where the most expensive pens are crafted entirely by hand. It was the moment I saw pieces from this edition in person for the very first time. The most accessible High..

As a stationery enthusiast, I had known about paper republic for a long time. Yet, despite several plans to visit their store in Vienna — just about an hour from my home — I had never actually experienced the brand in person. My intention was simple: to have a look, feel the leather, and test..

I tend to avoid this question deliberately, simply because it’s not how I think about fountain pens. I am far too emotional a writer to make purely rational decisions about which pen to use on any given day. I choose based on feeling and mood. The most important part is that I don’t overthink it…

I remember a time when I simply didn’t clean my fountain pens at all. I was in high school, using an inexpensive fountain pen with an iridium nib, and over time dried ink gradually built up on it. Eventually, I realized it wasn’t going to resolve itself. As a complete beginner, I didn’t research anything—I..

What is an icon, or a legend? Montblanc LeGrand 146, or Montblanc 149? The community of Montblanc pen collectors will likely never agree on a single, definitive answer. On one hand, there is the larger model—used in the past and still used today by countless famous personalities. On the other, the smaller 146, introduced later..

Before anything else, I want to clearly emphasize that grinding or adjusting a fountain pen nib is always done at your own risk. Any modification to the nib can result in partial or complete loss of functionality. Before attempting any work yourself, seriously consider using the services of a professional nibmeister or an official brand..

Iroshizuku by Pilot is truly a household name in the fountain pen world, and I believe almost every enthusiast is familiar with these inks. I tried my very first Iroshizuku — Ajisai — a long time ago, and my initial experience was actually negative because it feathered heavily on the page. At that time, I..

I recently met with a local pen collector so we could exchange experiences, show each other the pens in our collections, and try them out in person. When he opened his large pen case filled with an impressive selection of Pilots, one pen immediately caught my eye. It was strikingly elegant, standing out from all..

Thanks to my friends at Watch de Luxe, who run the Montblanc Boutique in Bratislava, I had the opportunity to test the Montblanc Digital Paper. I’m genuinely grateful to have it for a few days to explore and experience it firsthand. I’d like to share my honest impressions with you — unfiltered, with both praise..