Pens from Italy

October 18, 2024

Pens from Italy

I avoid pens from Italy and have settled on fountain pens from Japan from brands like Sailor, Platinum, and Pilot. Why you ask:

Pens from Italy are expensive (overpriced).
Pens from Italy emphasize looks over function
Pens from Japan write like a dream

Here is what one fellow said -- it summarized my thoughts in a nice way:

I have always found Italian pens to be so very beautiful and I have always found Japanese pens to be so very good in terms of writing.
It reminds me of my new FIAT 124 back in the early 70's. Wonderful car on the rare days that it started. (Every other Thursday unless it was raining or below 80 degrees.) But absolutely beautiful.
My Camry of today is is devoid of beauty but it is flawless"

There you have it. Take your choice.

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