A few days ago I discovered that Bril fountain pens and fountain pen inks are available from the company’s website at www.brilindia.com. I was delighted because I have heard of Bril ink for as long as I can remember but never had a chance to use it. I have bought and used Sulekha, Camlin and Chelpark inks but never found Bril ink with the stationers in Calcutta. I knew Bril is available in south India and I have been there twice on...

If you are a writer, an artist or a translator, it is likely that you have more than a cursory interest in stationery products. If you are to buy stationery provisions for your office, you have a professional reason for cultivating an interest in stationery. People who are not any of these may also have a special interest in pens, pencils or art materials. Yet, in this age of the computer and the internet, you may not have well-stocked retail...