The Sign of the Times

In a world of clicks and swipes, penmanship refuses to die.

- By SAYONI BHADURI

With slow living on the rise and journalling reborn, writing has turned into art

Clicking keyboards and skittering fingertips across glass may be dominating our days now, but the quiet scratch of a nib on paper is finding its way back into our lives.

Penmanship, once a basic skill, is being reimagined by younger generations as art, ritual, even rebellion. And driving this renaissance is the booming global market for luxury writing instruments a space where craftsmanship, heritage, and emotion hold court.

Armenian writing instrument maker Benu has unveiled two exquisite creations that celebrate artistry and cultural symbolism—the Euphoria Freedom Limited Edition Fountain Pen, commemorating India's Independence Day, and the Hand-Painted Ganesha Fountain Pen, crafted especially for the festive season.