Pens and Pencils

November 12, 2024

‘The Great Gatsby’ Inspires a Pen Collection

For the first time, Montblanc has chosen a fictional character, Jay Gatsby of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1920s novel, as its honoree. The writing instruments in Montblanc’s […]
August 9, 2024

Stroke by Wobbly Stroke, Learning to Accept Imperfection

During a recent assignment, a reporter learned the basics of calligraphy — and with it, how to practice self-compassion. Times Insider explains who we are and […]
March 1, 2024

Lamy’s Reintroduction of Dark Lilac Ink Sparks Controversy

A manufacturer reintroduced Dark Lilac, a limited-edition ink, to great fanfare. The only problem? The color had changed. Lamy, a German pen manufacturer, made a recent […]
May 9, 2021

How to Draw Nature

With a few basic tips you can begin to draw the creatures around you, and remember the joy they bring. If you enjoy watching birds floating […]
May 6, 2020

How to Draw in Six Steps

Drawing can be a meditative way to relax. Do you want to learn today? Here, let us show you! Binyamin Appelbaum is a member of the […]