Frank's Picks
Frank
Sales Associate
A lifelong fountain pen enthusiast and avid collector, Frank brings warmth, wisdom, and decades of experience to Laywine’s. He’s our second-longest serving team member—and a go-to for all questions pen-related.
Writing Instrument
"As much as I am a fountain pen lover, my mother was forever practical, yet sought the balance between practicality and subtle elegance in her choices of jewelry. A ballpoint format provides practicality, while the soft rose gold, coupled with the crisp white barrel with tactile guilloche would have been an ideal 'Oh, you shouldn't have' gift."
Paper
"Red was one colour my mother was always fond of, and the Original Crown Mill cards and envelopes feature a discreet application of her favourite colour bordering what I consider to be some of the best paper available. She grew up writing to her friends, and these cards' design simply add to the personal messages she loved sending to her close friends."
Ink
"Providing a smooth writing experience she'd appreciate, equipping the Graf ballpoint with several of the wonderfully smooth Caran d'Ache rollerball refills in blue would complete the package."
Other
"One 'gap' in my writing supplies is a distinctive, quality cover for my cherished Rhodia #16 (white) pads. I think the rich Hunter Green colour of the textured Liverpool leather stands out from the usual black or dark brown leathers I have chosen for many of my other accessories. As it is by Pinetti, I know it will accompany me faithfully for many years while still looking brand new."
