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Explore Mr. Parker
The Parker Pen Company all started with it’s founder George Safford Parker in 1888 in Janesville, Wisconsin, USA. For many decades in the 20th century, Parker was the #1 writing instrument company in the world. Parker gave us classics such as the “51” fountain pen which was the most widely used model of fountain pen […]
A Knightsbridge Tale
Knightsbridge is the new name in luxury men’s shaving products. Made in England using the highest quality ingredients, Knightsbridge currently offers the shaving creams and pre-shave oils in five delectable flavours: Bergamot, Aloe Water, Charcoal, Bay Rum, and Signature. The non overpowering scents are both easy to the nose as on the skin, […]
Bosca the Italian-American
In the world of fine leather goods, only one name stands for quality, style, and value all-in-one. That name is Bosca. Bosca is a third generation Italian-American leather goods company founded in Chicago in 1911. For generations, their products have stood the test of time, has consistently been at the forefront of innovation, and exuded […]
Rimowa solid at 80
Rimowa, the most famous luggage company in the world just turned 80! The original luggage with the grooves has written a very storied history for themselves over the past eight decades. Interesting story, too, about how the look of the cases came about – a complete redesign after their factory burned down in the 1930’s. […]
M Is Back and Ultra Black
Building on the success of the Marc Newson designed M Pen from 2016, Montblanc has decided to give the pen a subtle, yet aggressive upgrade. The new Montblanc M Pen is now made of a sandblasted precious resin. The finish gives the pen a stealthy matte treatment. An orange ring is also visible at the […]
Montblanc Writers Edition – Antoine Saint-Exupéry Limited Edition
2017 Montblanc Writers Edition Antoine Saint-Exupéry Limited Edition Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was known by history to be a man of many specialities, but to many he will forever and always be recognized as an aviator and an author. Saint-Exupéry was a successful commercial pilot before World War II, working airmail routes in Europe, Africa […]
Everyday Van Gogh’s
Visconti pays homage to the famous Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh by creating a line of fine writing instruments that resemble some of his most renowned pieces. Each pen is made of a special resin that is blended with colors resembling the art piece it is commemorating, and all their fountain pens models feature a […]
chocoMe
Most of us simply love to eat chocolate, but very few of us can consider ourselves chocolate connoisseurs. For the ones who appreciate fine chocolate as much as a wine lover enjoys fine and vintage wines, chocoMe is a name that is synonymous with quality, variety, and perfection. GÃbor MÃszÃros, a chocolatier from Hungary, started […]