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February 9, 2017

Top 5 Valentine’s Day Gifts For Her

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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and if you’re having trouble finding that extraordinary gift for your special someone, look no further. We at CHARALS have compiled an amazing gift guide featuring a wide range of products and price ranges. As per usual, ladies first…

A beautiful pen is always a great gift, especially if it’s a Montblanc.

Don’t forget to fill that pen with some gorgeous ink! This color from Iro Shizuku is perfect. Available in store only at 171 Robson Street in Vancouver.

This compact wallet featuring RFID protection from Secrid will be a girl’s best friend.

For the girl who loves to stay organized there’s Filofax.

Simple and affordable beauty hacks can be achieved these days with the simplest things like coconut oil. Skinny & Co. have a wide range of coconut oil products.

February 3, 2017

Lamy Al-Star Pacific Blue

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The classic and iconic silhouette returns in yet another beautiful colorway: Pacific Blue. For many novice pen lovers and enthusiasts alike, the Lamy Al-Star is a go-to.

Whether it’s for writing, art, or just recreation, the size and weight, along with the vast array of colors and finishes it come in, make this pen one of the most versatile pens in it’s segment and market in general.

Reasonably priced as well, it also makes for a great gift that looks a lot more expensive than it actually is at $68 CDN. The Pacific Blue is pictured here with the Lamy Turqoise ink in both bottle and cartridge options.

Find the Lamy Safari Pacific Blue today exclusively at CHARALS at 171 Robson Street, or online at www.charals.com.

February 3, 2017

Zador Fine Bars

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The story of how Zador fine bars came about is truly a unique one. It all starts with Heviz thermal water and all the rich vitamin E infused
natural oil drops that we poured into the soaps.
The sweet, mystic, spicy, woody, fruity and floral scents that we added to these soaps also give each bar their very own distinctive scents and personalities.

Zador soaps are manufactured in the hilly Balaton Highland. The Castle ZADOR
can be found in the heart of Europe after surviving the storms of the
Middle Ages. Hidden at the foot of the castle, you can find Pecsely
where the factory represents a new trend in the world of
natural and handmade, gorgeously packaged soaps by combining traditional and modern manufacturing
technologies.

Heviz, Europe’s largest hot spring has the
healing power to moisturize and repair the skin with its miraculously
high mineral content. The soaps contains premium quality, natural
ingredients. Due to the unique healing effect of the world famous
thermal water in Heviz, these soaps nourish and protect the skin and also provide great health benefits.The sulphur, iron, iodine, calcium, magnesium and
numerous other magical minerals surface from a depth of 1,000 metres and
reach their final destination in our luxury soap collection
made with a unique technology called “triple milled”.

Find Zador Fine Bars now at CHARALS at 171 Robson Street, or online at www.charals.com.

January 28, 2017

Happy Chinese New Year!

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CHARALS wishes all a happy, healthy, and prosperous year of the rooster!

January 26, 2017

Valentine’s Day Card Contest: Design Your Own Valentine’s Day Card!

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January 20, 2017

Introducing: Montblanc Bonheur

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The newest addition to the Montblanc fine writing instruments lineup honors women and freedom and pays homage to the 1920’s fashion revolution. Made of simple black and white resin, the body of the pen is sculpted in a beautifully flowing silhouette and trimmed with magnificent platinum-coated fittings.

Find the Montblanc Bonheur ballpoint and rollerball exclusively at CHARALS at 171 Robson Street in Vancouver, or email charals@charals.com to reserve. Shop online at CHARALS.com.

January 18, 2017

Introducing: Montblanc Miles Davis Special Edition

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Honoring one of the greatest figures in jazz history is a tall order, but Montblanc was determined to do the legend right and proud. Miles Davis was born in Alton, Illinois in 1926 and for over three decades, from the 1940s through to the 1970s, he single-handedly reinvented and transformed the world of jazz. The extraordinary writing instrument honoring him is made with all the right details; the platinum-coated clip features finger-valve details of a trumpet, and the nib is engraved with his iconic silhouette in gold. Find the Montblanc Miles Davis Special Edition rollerball at CHARALS at 171 Robson Street in Vancouver. Special order the fountain pen or ballpoint by contacting us at charals@charals.com. You can also shop online at CHARALS.com.

December 31, 2016

Bosca Leather

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Bosca is a third generation Italian-American leather goods company established in 1911. Their designs are timeless, and their craftsmanship impeccable. At CHARALS we carry a wide range of Bosca products from their small leather goods, to briefcases, to desk accessories.

December 29, 2016

NEW: Visconti Van Gogh: Pollard Willow

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Another masterpiece by Visconti inspired by the work of Vincent van Gogh, this pen represents his famous painting “Pollard Willow”. Set in The Hague (near his home), he wanted to use the dead pollard willow beneath a threatening sky to create a somber landscape.

The pen (available in ballpoint, rollerball, and fountain) is made of natural resin with the fountain pen featuring a steel nib (converter included also). The Visconti Van Gogh: Pollard Willow is now available exclusively at CHARALS in Vancouver at 171 Robson Street. Call 604-974-9497 or email info@charals.com to reserve.

December 23, 2016

Montblanc Augmented Paper

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Montblanc introduces the next generation of analog-to-digital technology and productivity. The Montblanc Augmented Paper is meant to be a professional’s notebook, digital companion, and even fashion accessory. The technology seamlessly blends the joy of handwriting and drawing with the flexibility of digital. Using the Montblanc writing pad and included Starwalker ballpoint pen, notes and drawings done on the paper pad can be digitally transmitted to a mobile device with just a press of a button. Once in digital form, the work can be edited and shared.

The Montblanc Augmented Paper is now available exclusively at CHARALS at 171 Robson Street. Call 604-974-9497 or email info@charals.com to reserve.

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