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The Blackwing Vol.3 is a tribute to Ravi Shankar on his 100th birthday. It features our extra-firm graphite and a matte turmeric finish accented with a pattern inspired by one of Ravi's iconic sitars. The pattern prominently features the Om a sacred Sanskrit symbol with three phonetic components that correlate to the waking, dream, and unconscious states of being.

In June of 1966, George Harrison met maestro Ravi Shankar in Bath, England. Harrison asked Ravi to teach him how to play the sitar; a task Ravi agreed to only after considerable hesitation. Their collaboration resulted in the explosive popularity of classical Indian music and culture in the United States and around the world.

Dorsal Fin pens are pretty impressive but with an ishime finish, they become really special. Ishime imitiates a sand or stone structure and it can be realized by particulated materials. By chosing Kanshitsu technique, dry lacquer powder is used to create the stony surface. 

When Sir Paul Smith and Caran d´Ache join hands, it gives some fireworks. Paul Smith, known for its striped motifs and exuberant colors, created a trendy and delicious touch to the Caran d´Ache 849 Paul Smith LE ballpoint pens.

A guest blog post by Maqiulin.

LOVI is a family-run business based in Finland that produces lovely magical 3D-puzzle postcards. The cards are made of sustainable birch plywood and are easily assembled by hand. The dragonfly, “korento” in Finnish, is associated with summertime and the abundant forests which house these magical little creatures. This card will serve as a charming gift for a loved one and is a wonderful reminder of a special moment and will grace any desk, Christmas tree and so on. These whimsical figures are pure magic!

The Japanese doll Daruma is inspired by the monk Bodhidarma, the founder of Zen Buddhism. According to the legend, he spent nine years meditating in front of a wall, which cost him his eyelids and limbs.

Today Daruma is a familiar good luck charm for those who wish to succeed, and each color represents a particular field. This Namiki Yukari Daruma is delivered in a beautiful box with a leather pen pouch, convertor, and certificate. Only 300 pieces for the world! Expected end of March!