Javier
@javolabor.bsky.social
Labor attorney, interested in economics, art, and other ways to waste time…
Fountain pen of the day:
A fancy one from Waldmann, this is a Tango, a .925 silver and black lacquer pen. It had a nice weight and design, and a smooth steel nib. I acquired it at a great price from Pen Boutique, my US store to go for brands that doesn’t sell to Mexico…
A fancy one from Waldmann, this is a Tango, a .925 silver and black lacquer pen. It had a nice weight and design, and a smooth steel nib. I acquired it at a great price from Pen Boutique, my US store to go for brands that doesn’t sell to Mexico…
January 23, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Fountain pen of the day:
A fancy one from Waldmann, this is a Tango, a .925 silver and black lacquer pen. It had a nice weight and design, and a smooth steel nib. I acquired it at a great price from Pen Boutique, my US store to go for brands that doesn’t sell to Mexico…
A fancy one from Waldmann, this is a Tango, a .925 silver and black lacquer pen. It had a nice weight and design, and a smooth steel nib. I acquired it at a great price from Pen Boutique, my US store to go for brands that doesn’t sell to Mexico…
Fountain pen of the day: (vintage)
From 1967, this is a Lady Sheaffer 632, in black tulle and gold net. This line was made to imitate fabrics, with a little 14k gold nib and a squish converter. It’s a good looking model, and a reliable writer (even if the nib doesn’t convinces me much).
From 1967, this is a Lady Sheaffer 632, in black tulle and gold net. This line was made to imitate fabrics, with a little 14k gold nib and a squish converter. It’s a good looking model, and a reliable writer (even if the nib doesn’t convinces me much).
January 21, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Fountain pen of the day: (vintage)
From 1967, this is a Lady Sheaffer 632, in black tulle and gold net. This line was made to imitate fabrics, with a little 14k gold nib and a squish converter. It’s a good looking model, and a reliable writer (even if the nib doesn’t convinces me much).
From 1967, this is a Lady Sheaffer 632, in black tulle and gold net. This line was made to imitate fabrics, with a little 14k gold nib and a squish converter. It’s a good looking model, and a reliable writer (even if the nib doesn’t convinces me much).
Fountain pen of the day:
A very nice model from Cross, this is an ATX, in rose gold (more like copper, but never mind). It’s a very good looking piece, and a reliable writer It isn’t too expensive, and the texture and weight feels good on the hand.
A very nice model from Cross, this is an ATX, in rose gold (more like copper, but never mind). It’s a very good looking piece, and a reliable writer It isn’t too expensive, and the texture and weight feels good on the hand.
January 19, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Fountain pen of the day:
A very nice model from Cross, this is an ATX, in rose gold (more like copper, but never mind). It’s a very good looking piece, and a reliable writer It isn’t too expensive, and the texture and weight feels good on the hand.
A very nice model from Cross, this is an ATX, in rose gold (more like copper, but never mind). It’s a very good looking piece, and a reliable writer It isn’t too expensive, and the texture and weight feels good on the hand.
Fountain pen of the day:
An odd one, this is the Cross Torero, the Bordeaux Crocodile model, made with real leather. Other versions included a diamondback pattern and woven black leather. It’s a heavy pen with a cumbersome cap, but it’s also a good writer.
An odd one, this is the Cross Torero, the Bordeaux Crocodile model, made with real leather. Other versions included a diamondback pattern and woven black leather. It’s a heavy pen with a cumbersome cap, but it’s also a good writer.
January 18, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Fountain pen of the day:
An odd one, this is the Cross Torero, the Bordeaux Crocodile model, made with real leather. Other versions included a diamondback pattern and woven black leather. It’s a heavy pen with a cumbersome cap, but it’s also a good writer.
An odd one, this is the Cross Torero, the Bordeaux Crocodile model, made with real leather. Other versions included a diamondback pattern and woven black leather. It’s a heavy pen with a cumbersome cap, but it’s also a good writer.
Fountain pen of the day: (vintage)
From 1934, this is a Parker Challenger, in green marble. The Challenger was a student version of the Parker Vacumatic, at half the price, even if it has a gold nib and the exact same system as the more expensive model. It looks and works great.
From 1934, this is a Parker Challenger, in green marble. The Challenger was a student version of the Parker Vacumatic, at half the price, even if it has a gold nib and the exact same system as the more expensive model. It looks and works great.
January 16, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Fountain pen of the day: (vintage)
From 1934, this is a Parker Challenger, in green marble. The Challenger was a student version of the Parker Vacumatic, at half the price, even if it has a gold nib and the exact same system as the more expensive model. It looks and works great.
From 1934, this is a Parker Challenger, in green marble. The Challenger was a student version of the Parker Vacumatic, at half the price, even if it has a gold nib and the exact same system as the more expensive model. It looks and works great.
Fountain pen of the day:
A Pilot Falcon. This is a flex nib fountain pen, lightweight and comfortable. I found it at a good price. It’s a pity to read about the Japanese pens price increase. If Chinese manufacturers begin to sell reliable gold nibs, they will end the competition…
A Pilot Falcon. This is a flex nib fountain pen, lightweight and comfortable. I found it at a good price. It’s a pity to read about the Japanese pens price increase. If Chinese manufacturers begin to sell reliable gold nibs, they will end the competition…
January 14, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Fountain pen of the day:
A Pilot Falcon. This is a flex nib fountain pen, lightweight and comfortable. I found it at a good price. It’s a pity to read about the Japanese pens price increase. If Chinese manufacturers begin to sell reliable gold nibs, they will end the competition…
A Pilot Falcon. This is a flex nib fountain pen, lightweight and comfortable. I found it at a good price. It’s a pity to read about the Japanese pens price increase. If Chinese manufacturers begin to sell reliable gold nibs, they will end the competition…
Fountain pen of the day:
From Conklin, my favorite model, the All American, in Brownstone, a very good looking cracked acrylic in brown tones. It has a omniflex nib, and a classic design. Great writer.
From Conklin, my favorite model, the All American, in Brownstone, a very good looking cracked acrylic in brown tones. It has a omniflex nib, and a classic design. Great writer.
January 13, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Fountain pen of the day:
From Conklin, my favorite model, the All American, in Brownstone, a very good looking cracked acrylic in brown tones. It has a omniflex nib, and a classic design. Great writer.
From Conklin, my favorite model, the All American, in Brownstone, a very good looking cracked acrylic in brown tones. It has a omniflex nib, and a classic design. Great writer.
Fountain pen of the day: (vintage)
A humble Pelikan Souverain from 1987, it’s a good quality piston filler pen. It’s the shorter and cheapest model of the Souverain line, with a gold plated steel pen. It has some feedback, although less than a Sailor nib.
A humble Pelikan Souverain from 1987, it’s a good quality piston filler pen. It’s the shorter and cheapest model of the Souverain line, with a gold plated steel pen. It has some feedback, although less than a Sailor nib.
January 11, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Fountain pen of the day: (vintage)
A humble Pelikan Souverain from 1987, it’s a good quality piston filler pen. It’s the shorter and cheapest model of the Souverain line, with a gold plated steel pen. It has some feedback, although less than a Sailor nib.
A humble Pelikan Souverain from 1987, it’s a good quality piston filler pen. It’s the shorter and cheapest model of the Souverain line, with a gold plated steel pen. It has some feedback, although less than a Sailor nib.
Fountain pen of the day:
A classic model, this is the best retractable fountain pen, the Pilot Vanishing Point. It has a 18k gold nib and is very smooth. I’m not a fan of this type of pen, but the quality is outstanding, even if it doesn’t holds a lot of ink. It comes in a variety of colors.
A classic model, this is the best retractable fountain pen, the Pilot Vanishing Point. It has a 18k gold nib and is very smooth. I’m not a fan of this type of pen, but the quality is outstanding, even if it doesn’t holds a lot of ink. It comes in a variety of colors.
January 9, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Fountain pen of the day:
A classic model, this is the best retractable fountain pen, the Pilot Vanishing Point. It has a 18k gold nib and is very smooth. I’m not a fan of this type of pen, but the quality is outstanding, even if it doesn’t holds a lot of ink. It comes in a variety of colors.
A classic model, this is the best retractable fountain pen, the Pilot Vanishing Point. It has a 18k gold nib and is very smooth. I’m not a fan of this type of pen, but the quality is outstanding, even if it doesn’t holds a lot of ink. It comes in a variety of colors.
Fountain pen of the day:
A good beginner design from Kaweko, this is a Perkeo, all in black. This is a big pen in a variety of colors, in a lightweight plastic and a good steel nib. It has a triangular section,so it will help beginners to the correct grip to use the pen, and has a nice nib.
A good beginner design from Kaweko, this is a Perkeo, all in black. This is a big pen in a variety of colors, in a lightweight plastic and a good steel nib. It has a triangular section,so it will help beginners to the correct grip to use the pen, and has a nice nib.
January 7, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Fountain pen of the day:
A good beginner design from Kaweko, this is a Perkeo, all in black. This is a big pen in a variety of colors, in a lightweight plastic and a good steel nib. It has a triangular section,so it will help beginners to the correct grip to use the pen, and has a nice nib.
A good beginner design from Kaweko, this is a Perkeo, all in black. This is a big pen in a variety of colors, in a lightweight plastic and a good steel nib. It has a triangular section,so it will help beginners to the correct grip to use the pen, and has a nice nib.
Fountain pen of the day: (vintage, I think)
From my reliable antique shop, this is a Yard-o-led Viceroy Standard Plain fountain pen, in .925 sterling silver. It was a lucky find at a great price (this pen, new is at £785!), and , after a little maintenance, a great piece.
From my reliable antique shop, this is a Yard-o-led Viceroy Standard Plain fountain pen, in .925 sterling silver. It was a lucky find at a great price (this pen, new is at £785!), and , after a little maintenance, a great piece.
January 5, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Fountain pen of the day: (vintage, I think)
From my reliable antique shop, this is a Yard-o-led Viceroy Standard Plain fountain pen, in .925 sterling silver. It was a lucky find at a great price (this pen, new is at £785!), and , after a little maintenance, a great piece.
From my reliable antique shop, this is a Yard-o-led Viceroy Standard Plain fountain pen, in .925 sterling silver. It was a lucky find at a great price (this pen, new is at £785!), and , after a little maintenance, a great piece.
Fountain pen of the day:
Another interesting model from Hongdian, this is the Hongdian 100, a piston filler pen in aluminum, engraved. It’s quite light and well built. With a good quantity of ink and a smooth nib. It’s on the same family as the N7 series.
Another interesting model from Hongdian, this is the Hongdian 100, a piston filler pen in aluminum, engraved. It’s quite light and well built. With a good quantity of ink and a smooth nib. It’s on the same family as the N7 series.
January 4, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Fountain pen of the day:
Another interesting model from Hongdian, this is the Hongdian 100, a piston filler pen in aluminum, engraved. It’s quite light and well built. With a good quantity of ink and a smooth nib. It’s on the same family as the N7 series.
Another interesting model from Hongdian, this is the Hongdian 100, a piston filler pen in aluminum, engraved. It’s quite light and well built. With a good quantity of ink and a smooth nib. It’s on the same family as the N7 series.
Fountain pen of the day:
A recent purchase, the Kaweko AL Piston Sport, in Navy/Gold. It’s a piston filler pocket pen, with a nice satin finish. This is a little heavier pen than the Al sport, and includes the clip, and a bottle of ink. The pen is smooth and feels good on the hand.
A recent purchase, the Kaweko AL Piston Sport, in Navy/Gold. It’s a piston filler pocket pen, with a nice satin finish. This is a little heavier pen than the Al sport, and includes the clip, and a bottle of ink. The pen is smooth and feels good on the hand.
January 2, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Fountain pen of the day:
A recent purchase, the Kaweko AL Piston Sport, in Navy/Gold. It’s a piston filler pocket pen, with a nice satin finish. This is a little heavier pen than the Al sport, and includes the clip, and a bottle of ink. The pen is smooth and feels good on the hand.
A recent purchase, the Kaweko AL Piston Sport, in Navy/Gold. It’s a piston filler pocket pen, with a nice satin finish. This is a little heavier pen than the Al sport, and includes the clip, and a bottle of ink. The pen is smooth and feels good on the hand.
Fountain pen of the day:
On the last day of the year, I present you the limited edition Delta Dolce Vita, Verde Serpente. This was a collaboration between Delta and Pen Boutique, a very trustworthy shop in US. The pen is very nice, with a rare acrylic and smooth nib.
On the last day of the year, I present you the limited edition Delta Dolce Vita, Verde Serpente. This was a collaboration between Delta and Pen Boutique, a very trustworthy shop in US. The pen is very nice, with a rare acrylic and smooth nib.
December 31, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Fountain pen of the day:
On the last day of the year, I present you the limited edition Delta Dolce Vita, Verde Serpente. This was a collaboration between Delta and Pen Boutique, a very trustworthy shop in US. The pen is very nice, with a rare acrylic and smooth nib.
On the last day of the year, I present you the limited edition Delta Dolce Vita, Verde Serpente. This was a collaboration between Delta and Pen Boutique, a very trustworthy shop in US. The pen is very nice, with a rare acrylic and smooth nib.
Fountain pen of the day: (vintage)
This is a fancy one, and one of the most curious models that I have. The S.T. Dupont Montparnasse, a black lacquered pen with a tiny knob in the end to access the converter and a guard for the body. The pen is buttery smooth.
This is a fancy one, and one of the most curious models that I have. The S.T. Dupont Montparnasse, a black lacquered pen with a tiny knob in the end to access the converter and a guard for the body. The pen is buttery smooth.
December 29, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Fountain pen of the day: (vintage)
This is a fancy one, and one of the most curious models that I have. The S.T. Dupont Montparnasse, a black lacquered pen with a tiny knob in the end to access the converter and a guard for the body. The pen is buttery smooth.
This is a fancy one, and one of the most curious models that I have. The S.T. Dupont Montparnasse, a black lacquered pen with a tiny knob in the end to access the converter and a guard for the body. The pen is buttery smooth.
Fountain pen of the day:
A good piston filler from Hongdian, this is the N7 Gray rabbit, an acrylic pen with metallic cap, with rabbit details on the cap. Very nice writer, well made and with a smooth black steel nib.
A good piston filler from Hongdian, this is the N7 Gray rabbit, an acrylic pen with metallic cap, with rabbit details on the cap. Very nice writer, well made and with a smooth black steel nib.
December 28, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Fountain pen of the day:
A good piston filler from Hongdian, this is the N7 Gray rabbit, an acrylic pen with metallic cap, with rabbit details on the cap. Very nice writer, well made and with a smooth black steel nib.
A good piston filler from Hongdian, this is the N7 Gray rabbit, an acrylic pen with metallic cap, with rabbit details on the cap. Very nice writer, well made and with a smooth black steel nib.
Fountain pen of the day:
A classic model, the Parker Duofold Mk II. This is a remake from their famous model made between 1927 and 1935. Later models are pretty expensive, exploiting the nostalgia, and forgetting that this isn’t the classic Parker brand. I have much more vintage than modern ones.
A classic model, the Parker Duofold Mk II. This is a remake from their famous model made between 1927 and 1935. Later models are pretty expensive, exploiting the nostalgia, and forgetting that this isn’t the classic Parker brand. I have much more vintage than modern ones.
December 26, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Fountain pen of the day:
A classic model, the Parker Duofold Mk II. This is a remake from their famous model made between 1927 and 1935. Later models are pretty expensive, exploiting the nostalgia, and forgetting that this isn’t the classic Parker brand. I have much more vintage than modern ones.
A classic model, the Parker Duofold Mk II. This is a remake from their famous model made between 1927 and 1935. Later models are pretty expensive, exploiting the nostalgia, and forgetting that this isn’t the classic Parker brand. I have much more vintage than modern ones.
Fountain pen of the day:
A special piece for the holidays, this is a Wancher Aizu Urushi fountain pen. Urushi is a special lacquer made in Japan, and also the technique used for lacquering. It’s a gorgeous pen that writes excellent and came in a very nice packaging.
Happy Holidays to all!
A special piece for the holidays, this is a Wancher Aizu Urushi fountain pen. Urushi is a special lacquer made in Japan, and also the technique used for lacquering. It’s a gorgeous pen that writes excellent and came in a very nice packaging.
Happy Holidays to all!
December 24, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Fountain pen of the day:
A special piece for the holidays, this is a Wancher Aizu Urushi fountain pen. Urushi is a special lacquer made in Japan, and also the technique used for lacquering. It’s a gorgeous pen that writes excellent and came in a very nice packaging.
Happy Holidays to all!
A special piece for the holidays, this is a Wancher Aizu Urushi fountain pen. Urushi is a special lacquer made in Japan, and also the technique used for lacquering. It’s a gorgeous pen that writes excellent and came in a very nice packaging.
Happy Holidays to all!
Fountain pen of the day:
A recent addition to my collection, this is a Pelikan Souverain M200, the red marble version. It’s a shiny red in the classic shape of this German brand, with a gold plated steel nib, that the fans of feedback nibs will like.
A recent addition to my collection, this is a Pelikan Souverain M200, the red marble version. It’s a shiny red in the classic shape of this German brand, with a gold plated steel nib, that the fans of feedback nibs will like.
December 22, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Fountain pen of the day:
A recent addition to my collection, this is a Pelikan Souverain M200, the red marble version. It’s a shiny red in the classic shape of this German brand, with a gold plated steel nib, that the fans of feedback nibs will like.
A recent addition to my collection, this is a Pelikan Souverain M200, the red marble version. It’s a shiny red in the classic shape of this German brand, with a gold plated steel nib, that the fans of feedback nibs will like.
Fountain pen of the day:
A classic in its own right, this is a Hongdian 1850 Black Forest. Hongdian makes them in a variety of nibs, colors including rainbow, and materials like carbon fiber and brass. It’s a solid choice for a beginner and a very affordable option, with good quality.
A classic in its own right, this is a Hongdian 1850 Black Forest. Hongdian makes them in a variety of nibs, colors including rainbow, and materials like carbon fiber and brass. It’s a solid choice for a beginner and a very affordable option, with good quality.
December 21, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Fountain pen of the day:
A classic in its own right, this is a Hongdian 1850 Black Forest. Hongdian makes them in a variety of nibs, colors including rainbow, and materials like carbon fiber and brass. It’s a solid choice for a beginner and a very affordable option, with good quality.
A classic in its own right, this is a Hongdian 1850 Black Forest. Hongdian makes them in a variety of nibs, colors including rainbow, and materials like carbon fiber and brass. It’s a solid choice for a beginner and a very affordable option, with good quality.
Fountain pen of the day:
My Christmas gift to myself, the Pelikan M1000. I was undecided between this and a MB149, but I ended choosing this one, as it’s a great quality pen and a 30% cheaper. Montblanc is now more of a luxury brand than a pen manufacturer. I tested both and I’m glad with this one
My Christmas gift to myself, the Pelikan M1000. I was undecided between this and a MB149, but I ended choosing this one, as it’s a great quality pen and a 30% cheaper. Montblanc is now more of a luxury brand than a pen manufacturer. I tested both and I’m glad with this one
December 19, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Fountain pen of the day:
My Christmas gift to myself, the Pelikan M1000. I was undecided between this and a MB149, but I ended choosing this one, as it’s a great quality pen and a 30% cheaper. Montblanc is now more of a luxury brand than a pen manufacturer. I tested both and I’m glad with this one
My Christmas gift to myself, the Pelikan M1000. I was undecided between this and a MB149, but I ended choosing this one, as it’s a great quality pen and a 30% cheaper. Montblanc is now more of a luxury brand than a pen manufacturer. I tested both and I’m glad with this one
Fountain pen of the day:
A well beloved model, this is a TWSBI Diamond 580AL, the Iceberg Clear. I hear many opinions, from the price, to the overall quality. Since in Mexico there aren’t oficial resellers, it’s too expensive to buy here, but mine has good quality.
A well beloved model, this is a TWSBI Diamond 580AL, the Iceberg Clear. I hear many opinions, from the price, to the overall quality. Since in Mexico there aren’t oficial resellers, it’s too expensive to buy here, but mine has good quality.
December 17, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Fountain pen of the day:
A well beloved model, this is a TWSBI Diamond 580AL, the Iceberg Clear. I hear many opinions, from the price, to the overall quality. Since in Mexico there aren’t oficial resellers, it’s too expensive to buy here, but mine has good quality.
A well beloved model, this is a TWSBI Diamond 580AL, the Iceberg Clear. I hear many opinions, from the price, to the overall quality. Since in Mexico there aren’t oficial resellers, it’s too expensive to buy here, but mine has good quality.
Fountain pen of the day (vintage):
An oddity, the Parker 180, from 1979. This is a special edition, the Gold Ecorcé. This strange nib is specially designed to write in both sides, as a medium and as a fine. It does! And is very smooth both ways.
An oddity, the Parker 180, from 1979. This is a special edition, the Gold Ecorcé. This strange nib is specially designed to write in both sides, as a medium and as a fine. It does! And is very smooth both ways.
December 15, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Fountain pen of the day (vintage):
An oddity, the Parker 180, from 1979. This is a special edition, the Gold Ecorcé. This strange nib is specially designed to write in both sides, as a medium and as a fine. It does! And is very smooth both ways.
An oddity, the Parker 180, from 1979. This is a special edition, the Gold Ecorcé. This strange nib is specially designed to write in both sides, as a medium and as a fine. It does! And is very smooth both ways.
Fountain pen of the day:
From past year, one of Hongdian’s year of the dragon models, the A24 this is a piston converter in resin covered brass. It was a variant of their N24, in wood, that cracked easily, so I decided for this very nice version. The nib is beautiful and smooth.
From past year, one of Hongdian’s year of the dragon models, the A24 this is a piston converter in resin covered brass. It was a variant of their N24, in wood, that cracked easily, so I decided for this very nice version. The nib is beautiful and smooth.
December 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Fountain pen of the day:
From past year, one of Hongdian’s year of the dragon models, the A24 this is a piston converter in resin covered brass. It was a variant of their N24, in wood, that cracked easily, so I decided for this very nice version. The nib is beautiful and smooth.
From past year, one of Hongdian’s year of the dragon models, the A24 this is a piston converter in resin covered brass. It was a variant of their N24, in wood, that cracked easily, so I decided for this very nice version. The nib is beautiful and smooth.
Fountain pen of the day:
My last purchase, that I’m a little conflicted about. The Ranga Majestic model. I wanted a classic Duofold style, and thought that a classic ebonite pen would do. I received it, but it’s really a big red pen, 180 mm long! It’s lightweight and works well, but…
My last purchase, that I’m a little conflicted about. The Ranga Majestic model. I wanted a classic Duofold style, and thought that a classic ebonite pen would do. I received it, but it’s really a big red pen, 180 mm long! It’s lightweight and works well, but…
December 12, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Fountain pen of the day:
My last purchase, that I’m a little conflicted about. The Ranga Majestic model. I wanted a classic Duofold style, and thought that a classic ebonite pen would do. I received it, but it’s really a big red pen, 180 mm long! It’s lightweight and works well, but…
My last purchase, that I’m a little conflicted about. The Ranga Majestic model. I wanted a classic Duofold style, and thought that a classic ebonite pen would do. I received it, but it’s really a big red pen, 180 mm long! It’s lightweight and works well, but…