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  • Cross: A Brand Guide

    Cross: A Brand Guide

    A.T. Cross has been making elegant, reliable writing instruments since 1846 -- and their lifetime mechanical guarantee is still one of the best in the business. This guide covers the...

    Ross Adams |

  • Montblanc: A Brand Guide

    Montblanc: A Brand Guide

    Montblanc has been producing iconic writing instruments since 1906, and the Meisterstück remains one of the most celebrated fountain pens ever made. This guide covers the brand's history and the...

    Ross Adams |

  • Sheaffer: A Brand Guide

    Sheaffer: A Brand Guide

    Sheaffer has been making distinctive, innovative fountain pens since 1912, and their trademark white dot remains one of the most recognisable symbols in the pen world. This guide covers the...

    Ross Adams |

  • Lamy: A Brand Guide

    Lamy: A Brand Guide

    LAMY is one of the world's most iconic pen brands — and for good reason. From the cult Safari to the legendary 2000, we explore the history, design philosophy, and...

    Ross Adams |

  • Cross: A History

    Cross: A History

    A.T. Cross was established in 1846 by founder Richard Cross in Providence, Rhode Island, making them one of the oldest pen manufacturers in the world. The early years of the...

    Ross Adams |

  • Onoto The Pen

    Onoto The Pen

    Onoto are a British brand producing luxury fountain pens and accessories. They were first established in 1905, producing high-end fountain pens, by the De La Rue family who were one...

    Ross Adams |

  • Platinum - Pure Pens

    Platinum

    One of Japan's oldest and most recognised fountain pen brands was founded by Shunichi Nakata in 1919. They started out as a catalogue order business before being formally established as...

    Ross Adams |

  • Colorverse - Pure Pens

    Colorverse

    Made in Korea, Colorverse is created by a group of makers with years of knowhow. The inks are treated for hydration and antibacterial properties, so they don't dry or deteriorate...

    Ross Adams |

  • Parker - Pure Pens

    Parker

    An American producer of writing instruments, Parker was established in 1888, and now see their production solely based in France. Their range is perhaps one of the widest on the...

    Ross Adams |

  • Diamine - Pure Pens

    Diamine

    One of a diminishing number of UK-based ink producers, Diamine really are a jewel in the crown of the British fountain pen market. Established in 1864 in Liverpool, the company...

    Ross Adams |