Lavanya Rastogi and her Art for the heart’s sake workshops The most memorable, “happy” memory that I have carried back from the 1st India Pen Show that was held in Mumbai early this month, was one with a lot of children. Children, some barely toddlers, busy giving vent to their
Calligraphy – written art Let us begin at the very beginning – handwriting is simply writing in hand, using an implement like the pen or the pencil. Each person’s handwriting is not only different from the others but is also unique and while some handwriting is a treat to the
LEONARDO DA VINCI Limited Edition from Montegrappa Nearly half a millennium after his death, the world remains entranced by the brilliance of the great Italian maestro. Our newest limited edition hails the universal genius of Leonardo da Vinci. As museums around the world prepare to mark 500 years since
Dr N. Jayaraman, eminent scientist had worked up the formula of Bril Inks – synonymous with childhood, for many of us. His son, J. Rajaram had kept the flag flying, even as one pillar of traditional pen and ink had fallen after the other, all around him. Today, the third
Ranga Ebonite Bamboo a pen like no other The Bamboo Calligraphy tool, it is widely believed, is as old as time. The Arabic calligraphers were among the first to use them widely and it wasn’t long before they became almost de rigueur among all the scribes in the Islamic world.
Today is Saraswati Puja. Today we pray to the Goddess Saraswati – the reigning deity of Academics and the Arts. Today we invoke her blessings and pray to her for guidance and knowledge. “Sarasvati Mahaa-Bhaage Vidye Kamala-Locane |Vidyaa-Ruupe Vishaal-Aakssi Vidyaam Dehi Namostute ||” (O Devi Saraswati, the most Auspicious Goddess of Knowledge with Lotus-like Eyes,An Embodiment of
So, you have arrived. What next, Mister Chairman? For all those who are stumped for an answer, there is only one thing to do. Flash out your Rytol writing instrument – it is enough to get the message across (not to mention, silence the critics and the Cassandras once and
A salute to rogue spirit While the record books remember Ilie Năstase as a six-time Grand Slam winner and world number one, history will always remember him for what he brought to the court. The swagger, the speed, the look…the attitude. ‘Nasty’ was known as an innovator and entertainer extraordinaire
1st India Pen Show – a Vishal Affair I first talked to Vishal Singhi about six months back, when he had called up, following up on a mail I had sent to the then proposed 1st India Pen Show, expressing my desire to be associated with the event. In the
William Penn – combining convenience with great experience Nikhil Ranjan, the young and dynamic Managing Director of William Penn is credited with creating, almost single handed, the e-commerce space for fountain pens and all related accessories in India, that too with multiple brick and mortar stores across different cities. A prime
Kasia Stier and Penspa – where the Waterman meets the Inkwoman A spiritual makeover to a physical body and its astral soul? Sounds far-fetched, unless you are talking fountain pens and Kasia Stier, restorer of all pens antique (and vintage and classic)! Kasia’s Penspa is the ultimate destination, where fountain
Following the original, first-edition rock-metal Fortuna Skull, comes the 4th generation: the Fortuna Crowned Skull– for romantics! The cap and body of the pen are satin-finished to obtain a stylish, velvety matte look, not only soothing to the eye but comfortable to the touch. Its main design pattern is a prominent crowned skull
