Bic needs no introduction. Makers of much more than ballpoint pens, their many woodcase pencils seem to rarely be exported outside of France. Similary leadholders. I would love to be able to try some modern pencils from the country that gave the world the technique of blending graphite with clay - but I have rarely […]
If you think luxury writing instruments and leadholders are mutually exclusive categories, look again.
The Mitsubishi Pencil Company offers the Pure Malt leadholder, with the body made from oak reclaimed from Malt Whisky casks! (The clutch, tip, clip, and cap are metal.)
It has a very sleek, clean appearance. The woodgrain is dark, smooth and elegant. Plus, […]
The Fixpencil is the signature product of a world-famous manufacturer. I’ve wanted to own one of these pencils for some while, and acquired a specimen last fall.
The version I have seems to revel in the Caran d’Ache heritage - the most visible marking is the statement “Fixpencil designed in 1929″. The “Swiss Made” logo is […]
The aspect of mechanical pencils that so many love is the one I don’t - the thin lead.
The Lamy ABC is a pen and pencil set aimed at children, though adults will have no difficulty enjoying these nicely made products.