Old money is inheritance passed down generations, a class of people who have maintained their wealth over time. These are people, as opposed to the nouveau riche: those that have most likely come into money within their own generation. Old money reeks of class, a subtle refinement that quietly frowns
The Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya, Narendrapur, is considered by many to be a prime example of everything that a school ought to be. Since its opening in 1958, it has been a residential school for boys established on the foundation of the high ideals of Swami Vivekananda, implementing the man-making and
Starmark is undoubtedly a “go-to” destination for bibliophiles, stationery lovers, and increasingly, fountain pen and ink aficionados in Kolkata. Naturally, when Starmark celebrates its 25th year, the city sits up to take note. As someone who has spent half my life browsing and buying from the different Starmark outlets, I
Is there a sudden spurt in religious-themed fountain pens in India? Are most major boutique manufacturers draping their holy cloaks around them in an act of reverence and presenting the image of one popular incarnation after the other because of some sacred compulsion? Has flaunting one’s faith somehow become the
The father-son duo of Hiro and Nihil Motwani is known in the community for making some of the most user-friendly writing instruments in India (both in terms of functionality and pricing). However, as their main focus area has long been that of OEM for some legacy brands in India, which
We are just back from the 1st Chennai Pen Show which was organised by Aditya Bhansali and his team of super-efficient achievers. Well, the platitudes are deliberate – for here was a show that like a pack of trump cards, excelled on all counts. For the habitual nitpickers among us,
Aditya Bhansali was one of the early movers in the fountain pen and ink marketing space in India. His initial forays were marked by the creation of, and the successful running of his e-commerce site www.thepenworld.com , which continues to set the industry standards, apart from enjoying the distinction of
Imagine an army of scribes going to war. Steady, Consistent, Unwavering… Marching in unison. All wearing the same army fatigues. Carrying the same weapons. Armed with imported, functional nibs. XXX But uniformity suppresses creativity, compelling one to conform. And, You had once unfurled the banner of protest. You
The Pelikan Hub is a wonderful initiative. Imagine, fountain pen, ink, and stationery lovers coming together in their respective cities around the world, simultaneously, to celebrate their passion for the pen. Imagine Pelikan sending gifts for all those who go through the process and register to attend the event, no
The 5th Inked Happiness Lifetime Achievement Award was conferred upon Dr. Sovan Roy in a glittering ceremony at the Calcutta Rowing Club on July 29th, 2023. The trophy was handed over to Dr. Roy by Prof. Manoshi Roychowdhury, co-chairperson of the Techno India Group. Kaushik Maitra, Managing Director of Sulekha
There are very few inks that arouse the kind of extreme passion that Noodler’s in general and Baystate Blue in particular does. Noodler’s is known (and loved) for a number of reasons. For one, it is all American, like it claims: from cap to glass to ink. It is also
Steampunk is retro-futuristic and anachronistic tech-based aesthetics, drawing deeply on steam-powered elements of the 19th century – of the Victorian era, of the Wild West – which had begun as a subgenre of science fiction. Though the term Steampunk was coined by science fiction author K W Jeter as late
