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Montblanc 144 from the 1950’s – a find

My Montblanc 144 from the 1950’s arrived from the pen doctor in Edinburgh today. I had the luck to find this for a very pleasant pricetag a while ago. The only problem was that it needed a new piston cork. … Continue reading

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iron oxide – pen, ink, paint

The iron oxide red – Falu Red – is ever present here. Made of a combination of copper and a by product from iron to get the special red calcimine paint with matte finish. Since the red cottages are so … Continue reading

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