How is the fountain pen made - some nice videos

So... Ever wondered how the fountain pen is actually made? Here are the answers.

Read on for videos from Aurora, Montblanc and Pelikan factories. (small tip - last one is a real jewel).

Let's start with that nice video of Pelikan's artists making some of their finest pens... [click here]

Seems like an ad? Well, it kind of is. So now, let's go to the "real stuff" - a visit to the Pelikan factory. Worth seeing, some nice stories told and their museum has all the greatest pens ever.

Good news - Edelstein shipment confirmed

I've just received confirmation from my source of Edelstein inks - they're on their way. I hope DHL is fast these days...

As to the inks themselves, two useful inks:
Some more information
Writing samples

Pelikan Edelstein writing samples

Hi,

 Thanks to Witeks from PWF I have some nice Edelstein writing samples (Topaz and Aventurine). Enjoy browsing!

Ink comparison chart:

Links to reviews of all incoming inks in Edelstein range: 

Aventurine - I'll add, when I find one

Ruby

Sapphire 

Topaz

Pelikan Edelstein range and Herbin 1670 Anniversary Edition ordered

Hi,
I have ordered some sought-for, high end inks:

Pelikan Edelstein (1.96 GBP/sample):
Topaz
Sapphire
Ruby
Aventurine

Herbin:
1670 Anniversary Limited Edition (2.28 GBP/sample)

Pelikan Edelstein are said to be among