Instagrams to Follow: Bothrops1, Men’s Style

We aim to discover and share Instagram accounts that demonstrate an intimate understanding of style and tradition. One account that stands out is @bothrops1. Paul MN from Minnesota identifies himself as a professor, Yoga teacher, lover of food, and a boot addict. However, his Instagram account is full of so much more. You will find …

Master Engraver: Jamie Locke Art

Jamie’s engraving video made me stop. The video appeared on my Facebook feed because a friend had liked it, and it was mesmerizing and beautiful at the same time. I followed to her Facebook page where I discovered that she uses a variety of mediums to carve incredible freehand Mandalas into. Jamie Locke is a …

@MyCustomPuppet; Littletown Artist to Hollywood to Puppets to Fountain Pens

@MyCustomPuppet’s Instagram account is a fantastic collection of fountain pen related content as well as Sesame Street Style puppets that he sketches and makes individually for each customer. Preferred Pens: Montegrappa Mule, Pilot Falcon, Custom Shawn Newton Preferred Ink: Platinum Carbon Black Read below for all “equipment” watch the Instagram Videos here Today, Nathan has …

UBOAT 2016 Sneak Peek Gallery

Attending Baselworld affords certain privileges. First, you find yourself browsing among the wealthiest buyers in the world. Second, you get to see the most expensive convention show constructions that have the ability to be taken apart and re-assembled completely every year! Third, you get to see some of the world’s most incredible one-of-a-kind pieces like …

360 Virtual Tour of Baselworld 2016

To view the 360 tour, please DRAG the image below to “look around” We are honored to be hosted by U-BOAT and Italo Fontana to bring you this incredible tour of Baselworld 2016! This virtual tour takes you through the main hall, Hall 1, on both the top floor and bottom floor. It is impossible to …

Visiting Aurora

Driving from the open country, we next entered the sprawling, ages old city of Torino. This historic city is home to Aurora Pens, one of the oldest and largest manufacturers of pens in the country. Hit with an unexpected snowstorm, entering the factory was like stepping into a fantasy. If Willie Wonka’s Chocolate Factory was …

Visiting Montegrappa

To view Spherical 360 Image, Drag with mouse to “Look Around” Montegrappa, Bassano del Grappa – Spherical Image – RICOH THETA The owner Giuseppe Aquila welcomed us like family and proudly revealed this year’s creations Arriving in Italy we were met by a driver for Montegrappa and immediately taken to the home of the historic …

Baselworld 2016

March 17th – 24th, 2016 The premiere “trendsetting” event on the planet for high end jewelry and watches takes place once a year in Switzerland in the city of Basel, a spectacle appropriately named Baselworld. This exceptional trade show brings together the largest and most prestigious global brands, emerging design talent, and finest retailers with …

Debra Messing, Fountain Pen by Montegrappa

Television celebrity Debra Messing, star of NBC’s The Mysteries of Laura, just shared her interest in beautiful writing instruments with the public. In a post on her Instagram (@therealdebramessing), she revealed her most recent acquisition; a Montegrappa Fortuna in White and Rose Gold. Debra is an award winning television actress known for her roles in …

duPont Registry Live Aeroport Reception with U-BOAT

The DuPond Registry Aeroport Reception took place in Winter Park, Florida to commence the Concourse d’Elegance weekend with U-Boat Watches front and center, sponsoring the event. The evening included live entertainment, catered food, airplanes, boats, and of course cars. From exotics to classics, participants were invited not just to inspect generations of automobiles. There was …