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Graf Von Faber Castell Pen of the Year 2010

kh — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:54:17 +0000

The Dürrenhembach hunting lodge near Nuremberg was acquired by Lothar von Faber in 1867 for his son Wilhelm, a passionate huntsman. Lothar’s great-grandson Count Roland von Faber-Castell also shared that passion: the father of the present Count possessed considerable environmental awareness; he loved the woods and the forests, and conservation of wildlife was dear to his heart – an attitude that still runs in the family. The aesthetic appeal of some very valuable hand-crafted hunting rifles, owned by Count Roland, inspired the Pen of the Year 2010.The barrel is made of hard walnut wood and decorated with case-hardened metal parts and the fine engravings. Until the late 19th century, case hardening was the sign of a high-quality gun, with the inimitable shimmering coloration it provides. For centuries, the technique was handed down by word of mouth and was something of a secret art. The metal parts are usually packed in carbonized leather and heated to convert the surface into steel; the colors appear on cooling. Some 20 parameters contribute to the beautiful visual effect, including the thickness of the metal, the temperature, and the rate of cooling. The 18-carat bicolor gold nib is available in the line widths F, M, and B, each one ‘run in’ by hand. The platinum-plated end cap, decorated with a case-hardened metal disc, protects the knob for the plunger mechanism, on which each pen is individually numbered. The case has a lid made of walnut veneer. A certificate testifies that the pen with its 24-carat gold inlays is one of a limited edition.

Marlen Adam and Eve Limited Edition Fountain Pen

kh — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 04:43:41 +0000

Original sin is, according to a doctrine proposed in Christian theology, humanity’s state of sin resulting from the Fall of Man, when Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit of a particular tree in the Garden of Eden. This first sin (”the original sin”), an action of the first human beings, is traditionally understood to be the cause of “original sin”, the fallen state from which human beings can be saved only by God’s grace. In the Garden of Eden story of the Biblical book of Genesis, God molds Adam from the dust of the Earth, then forms Eve from one of Adam’s “ribs”, and places them both in the Garden of Eden. God charges Adam to tend the garden in which they live, and specifically commands Adam not to eat from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. Eve is quizzed by the serpent concerning why she avoids eating off this tree. In the dialogue between the two, Eve elaborates on the commandment not to eat of its fruit. She says that even if she touches the fruit she will die. The serpent responds that she will not die, rather she and her husband would “be as gods, knowing good and evil,” and persuades Eve to eat from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. Then Adam eats from it too. It’s at this point that God finds them, confronts them, and judges them for disobeying.

Marlen is glad to present this wonderful and exclusive Limited edition which depicts the story of Adam and Eve. With 38 fountain pens and 28 roller made, Marlen used the special technique of Hot enamel for drawing the barrel. Hot enamel uses a process involving pulverized crystals that are liquefied at temperature between 1,200 and 1,500 degrees Fahrenheit. Numerous stages are required to produce the final product. The subject is first painted on a background of clear enamel using pulverizes colored crystals mixed with essential oils. The pen is then fired several times to fix the painting. Once the desired result has been achieved, the miniature is covered with a layer of transparent enamel and polished. The pen come with an 18K gold nib and uses piston filling mechanism.

Latest Edition of Inks, Diamine, Pilot and Sailor

kh — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 03:37:02 +0000

We have added some very nice and attractive inks with special colors lately; the Japanese have been actively promoting limited edition colors and is worth collecting them. These inks come with very nice bottles and sold at premium prices. We have also imported additional Diamine inks from the UK and they have changed their packaging as well. Check out the details pictures and be sure to get them from our website.

Diamine Inks
The company started operations in 1864 when the company was founded by T. Webster and Co. in London. Since 1925 they have been located in Liverpool and the company name was changed to Diamine in 1964. Diamine has made private labeled inks for many companies. Diamine Fountain Pen ink come with many choices of colors. These inks are Non Toxic and extremely free flowing of this ink is seen by many as the only choice for Vintage and modern pens. We have added new colors; classic Red, Delamere Green, Hope Pink, Havasu Turquoise, Lavender, Kesington Blue, Majestic Purple, Marine, Midnight and Rustic Brown.

Pilot Iroshizuku inks
Each bottle is a beautifully crafted in a glass container designed with an innovative dip at the bottom to ensure the savory enjoyment of every last drop. The Iroshizuku’s theme is based on the beautiful natural scenery of Japan and harmonizes its environment. The inks are created to reflect the natural colors with gorgeous shades. We now have all 16 different colors in stocks.

Sailor Spring Edition inks
After a successful launched of its Winter edition inks, Sailor have came out with a collection of Spring edition of inks. The colors consist of Miruai (Dark Green), Waka-Uguisu (Light Green), Nioi-Sumire (Blue) and Sakura-Mori (Pink).

Lamy AL Star Coffee Pens – Limited Production

kh — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 03:02:52 +0000

The Lamy Al Star Coffee color was launched last month as part of the annual limited production color series. The color is unique and come with a very light violet touch. The Lamy Al Star pens are made from lightweight, durable aluminum. Check out the pictures and you may find them in our website.

Sailor Professional Gear Creme Color Fountain Pens

kh — Tue, 11 May 2010 08:44:30 +0000

The Sailor Professional Gear Series now come with soft pastel colors that will certainly captivate those who are attracted to them. This elegant fountain pen comes with a flexible single tone gold nib and decorated with silver trim. This model comes with the lovely flat top seemingly more blending with the entire fountain pen and the weight balance is at it optimum. Check out the pictures and you can get them from our website at www.pengallery.com

Marlen Musical Collection

kh — Tue, 11 May 2010 03:06:37 +0000

A fine collection dedicated to the world of the music. The Marlen Music collection is unique highlighting the pieces of the traditional musical instruments immortalized on the clip with a silver micro-fusion finish plus a special enameling on the top of the cap. This is a wonderful collection for all the lovers of the symphony.

Marlen Secret Pens

kh — Mon, 10 May 2010 10:34:56 +0000

The Marlen Secret writing instruments are not just pens, because screwing the lower part of the blind cap, you can find inside a small silver accessory that it can be used for making a present, or any special engraving or pattern.

Parker Premier Writing Instruments

kh — Mon, 10 May 2010 09:28:59 +0000

Parker Premier is a celebration of a state of the art and high precision fine writing instrument demonstrating Parker Pen’s know how, craftsmanship and quality. The elegance of the design combined with precious materials and excellence in writing technology delivers superb performance and exemplary writing comfort. Please take your time to check out the close-up shots of the pens. These Parker Premier pens are available at our website at www.pengallery.com

Stipula Sartuno Fountain Pen

kh — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 08:21:02 +0000

We have just received a batch of Stipula Saturno from the factory and they are now available at very special price. The Saturno boasts a simple yet captivating line that revives the style of the early Twenties during which fountain pens were not only celebrated for their writing capabilities, but also they were expected to capture the eye’s attention. This pen incorporates the traditional crescent filling system, but in a modern way: a crescent on the barrel compresses an internal bladder made of natural rubber in order to fill it with ink. The crescent is held in place by a safety ring to avert the danger of untimely leaks. The fountain pen come with an elegantly design 14K nib with choices of EF, F, M, B and 1.1mm nib size. They are now available at our website at very spevial prices.

Parker IM Pre Range of Pens

kh — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 08:01:59 +0000

The Parker IM has long associated with corporate gifts. This contemporary range has been created to perfectly suit a lifestyle that demands expert performance but will not sacrifice good design. The Parker IM is the perfect match. We have just received the stocks with brand new finish.