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Jun 03, 2017,02:18 AM
Hmm, I'm doing a lot of research regarding the Tale of Genji.
I used to collect first edition books. But the Tale of Genji is so old that it's not possible to get a first edition. And it's very appropriate that Montblanc does a special edition related to the Tale of Genji, since pens and books are closely regarded.
I'll be ordering a modern copy of the Tale of Genji soon.
Thanks again Ken!
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Montblanc - Art of Writing: Homage to Kyoto Artistry
By: KIH : June 1st, 2017-06:53
MONTBLANC - Art of Writing: Homage to Kyoto Artistry Montblanc started as a pen manufacturer in 1906 and has been well known for its writing instruments all over the world ever since. It is still fresh in our memories that Montblanc did a wonderful projec...
I'm very impressed
By: Harry2 : June 2nd, 2017-00:55
I have recently caught the fountain pen bug and immediately looked to either Germany or Japan. I settled on a Pilot Vanishing Point and Pilot ink, and I'm really enjoying it. This pen however, knocks it put of the park! Great partnership and a beatific an...
Great report...
By: patrick_y : June 2nd, 2017-10:38
I'm a big fan of pens and collect them. Thank you for this great report about the meaningfulness of this piece. If I'm very lucky, I'll be able to see one someday! Thank you Ken.
I should...
By: patrick_y : June 3rd, 2017-02:18
Hmm, I'm doing a lot of research regarding the Tale of Genji. I used to collect first edition books. But the Tale of Genji is so old that it's not possible to get a first edition. And it's very appropriate that Montblanc does a special edition related to ...
Same Hotel Same City
By: MTF : June 4th, 2017-04:49
Ken, Thanks for the report and 'souvenirs' from Kyoto. I've stayed in all sorts of accomodations in Kyoto from the Hotel Granvia Kyoto in the JR railway station to a couple of traditional ryokan inns with tatami/futon sleeping arrangements and 'sukiya' st...