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Visconti Four Seasons Pen

March 23, 2012 Leave a comment

  

Visconti Four Seasons fountain pen.

Visconti Four Seasons Pen

  • 188 fountain pens
  • Makie decoration to four panels
  • Ebonite black barrel and cap
  • 23K Palladium pen nib
  • Power filler

The limited edition Visconti Four Seasons Makie fountain pen was released in 2007 from Visconti.  Earlier this month we received the first example of this hand crafted Maki-e pen.  The four seasons are represented on the sides of the pen’s ebonite barrel and cap.  The Visconti Four Seasons and the Makie art form have combined to make a trully stunning limited edition fountain pen.  Contact Penbox for pricing and availability.

Pelikan Edelstein Ink

March 4, 2012 Leave a comment
Pelikan Edelstein ink for fountain pens.

Pelikan Edelstein Ink

Having been out of several colours for a while Penbox are once again stocking seven colours of the Edelstein ink from Pelikan.  Edelstein (German for gem stone) ink was introduced by Pelikan in 2011 but supply of all colours has been a bit hit and miss up until now.  However, for now we have seven colours in stock and will try to keep the website updated as to availability from stock.  More information and pricing can be found on the Edelstein Ink page on the Penbox website.

Limited Edition Montegrappa Classical Greece Fountain pen

February 29, 2012 Leave a comment
Montegrappa Classical Greece fountain pen.
Limited Edition Classical Greece Fountain Pen
  •  1169 fountain pens in silver
  • 291 rollerball pens in silver
  • 108 fountain pens in 18K gold
  • 15 fountain pens in 18K yellow gold with diamonds
  • 15 fountain pens in 18K rose gold with diamonds

We have recently supplied a 2004 Limited Edition Montegrappa Classical Greece Fountain Pen to a customer.  Although it was first produced in 2004 some of these LE Classical Greece pens are still available from Montegrappa.  If you have an interest in this pen that celebrates the cultural past of Greece contact the sales desk at Penbox and we will check availability and pricing.

The Pen Shop

February 13, 2012 Leave a comment
The Pen Shop
The Pen Shop

The pen shop that goes by the name of Penbox is a little jem hidden away at the top of the Fountains Court shopping area in Epworth, North Lincolnshire.  This pen shop is proof that pen and ink are still loved by many in this age of keyboards and information technology.  In the shop customers stare misty eyed at pens displayed under glass and in show towers.  Displayed are fountain pens from Montegrappa, Visconti, Delta, Porsche Design, Caran d’Ache, Graf von Faber Castell and Pelikan in addition to the more widely know Parker, Waterman and Sheaffer.  The pen shop supplies pens for every day extended use, gifts, graduations and special occassions.  Visit Penbox the pen shop online or in Epworth, Lincolnshire.

Montegrappa Frank Sinatra Pen

January 6, 2012 Leave a comment
Montegrappa Sinatra pen

Montegrappa Sinatra Pen

The new limited edition Montegrappa Sinatra fountain pen is an edition of 1915 fountain pens and 1915 roller balls.  The pen features an 18k nib decorated with a musical staff, pinstrip decoration to the barrel and a figural microphone pocket clip.  Filling is with ink cartridges or bottled ink.  The pen is the third in the Icon series of limited edition pens from Montegrappa – following the Muhammad Ali and Bruce LeePenbox are an authorised retailer of Montegrappa pens.

S T Dupont 1001 Nights Fountain Pen.

January 1, 2012 Leave a comment
S T Dupont 1001 Nights fountain pen.
S T Dupont 1001 Nights Fountain Pen

We were delighted to received the latest limited edition fountain pen from S. T. Dupont.  The 1001 Nights.  After hearing of the pen we were quick to order the pen for display in the Dupont pen tower in the shop.  However, the pen was not on display for long before being purchased.  The 1001 Nights pays tribute to the dream like kingdoms in the stories of the Thousand and One Nights.  The limited edition 1001 Nights fountain pen is an edition of 1001 pieces and is also available as a rollerball.  Also available set with diamonds (28 pieces).  Contact Penbox for availability of the fountain pen, rollerball or Dupont lighter.   

Limited Edition Parker Duofold Senior Fountain Pen

December 8, 2011 Leave a comment
Limited Edition Senior Parker Duofold Brown.

Limited Edition Senior Duofold

Just arrived in the pen shop is the Limited Edition Senior Parker Duofold Fountain Pen photographed above.  A striped finish reminiscent of the Duofold pens of the 1940′s, including a striped cap tassie, combined with palladium trim and an 18k nib has produced a limited edition Duofold of note.  The edition is limited to 900 pieces and early indications are that only a hand full of pens have been made available to the UK market.  Email Penbox for availability and pricing. 

Montegrappa Chaos at Penbox

December 7, 2011 Leave a comment
Montegrappa Chaos pens arrive at Penbox
Montegrappa Chaos Pens Arrive at Penbox

The Montegrappa Chaos pens have now arrived at Penbox.  We were delighted to receive the Chaos fountain and roller ball pens earlier this week and were quick to take some images of this limited edition from Montegrappa for the Penbox Pen Blog.  One of the images is above – click the above image for a closer look.  We have written about the Montegrappa Chaos in an earlier post.  But having now received out first delivery we can appreciate up close this figural masterpiece in celluloid, silver and enamel (yellow and red).  Contact chaos@penbox.co.uk for pricing.    

Montegrappa Sophia

November 19, 2011 Leave a comment
Limited edition Montegrappa Sophia fountain pen.

Limited Edition Montegrappa Sophia Pen

 The limited edition Montegrappa Sophia in silver paid a brief visit to the pen shop.  Shortly after getting the pen into stock a customer purchased the pen.  We were pleased to supply the pen and leave the customer with a warm glow having selected the pen.  The silver example imaged above is one of 1200 pieces.  The Sophia is also available in 18K gold in an edition of  58 pieces.  Nib grades available are fine and medium and the fountain pen uses Montegrappa’s piston filling mechanism.  Penbox are an authorised Montegrappa pen retailer.

Pelikan Souveran Pens

November 12, 2011 Leave a comment
Pelikan Souveran pens

Pelikan Souveran Pens

Pelikan Souveran pens at discounted prices from Penbox.  Striped or solid colour celluloid barrels and caps with 24K plated or palladium trim and 18K or 14K solid gold nibs.  Piston filling mechanism – bottled ink only.  M1000, M800, M805, M600, M400 and M405 pens normally in stock.  Find Pelikan Souveran pens and pricing here.

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