The Sketch Inspired by The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi located in the heart of the historic -- and very lovely -- Santa Fe downtown area. I also tried to depict the beautiful big spruce tree in front of the cathedral. The Pen Simply a fountain pen, which was used to create the sketch, what's so special about it? It's an old fountain pen made in the 1930s -- which means it's a nonagenarian today -- and yet, it is still beautiful due to its condition. As a vintage fountain pen restorer and collector, I appreciate it for its rarity (especially in this almost mint condition) and elegance. The next two sections contain the photos which I took during the short trip. The Film Photos First up, photos from a roll of film that I took with my Leica M4-P. I haven't used that camera since I switched hobby from photography to fountain pens almost a decade ago. The Leica's small form is perfectly suited for walking around and Santa Fe + Taos area are rich with int...
Thoughts and Tips from a vintage fountain pen restorer and collector.