In a recent issue, Time Magazine presented a list of the best inventions of 2022. This also included stationery: specifically the Novium Hoverpen 2.0.
Below is a video where you can see it in action.
In the UK it currently seems for a bit more than £100, so it is a bit more expensive than in the USA. On the other hand it seems to be sold out in the USA in many shops. The next version, which converts into a fountain pen, is in the works.
From hovering to flying fountain pens:
Something else that is new: The Diplomat Nexus has a patented sealing system, that cuts the ink supply off when the cap is closed. This might be quite useful when flying. On the other hand if have flown many times with a fountain pen in my shirt pocket and didn’t have any ink spilling issues yet. Many fountain pens leak though when thrown into bags and carried around, so this mechanism might help. I assume the ink near the nib can still ‘escape’ and make a mess, though.
Watch a quick overview from Pen Chalet here:
…or a longer version from Brian Goulet here:
I didn’t know about the Diplomat, Thank you sir!
Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas!
Thank you very much. Also wishing to a merry Christmas.
The Diplomat’s idea for this pen is great but I’m not sure what to think about the look of the pen.