Scope of the website
This website is operated by Velvet Attic Jinx Limited. It provides general educational information about collector edition fountain pens. It does not sell pens, arrange transactions, provide appraisals or offer an authentication service. Reading a guide or contacting the editorial desk does not create a professional advisory relationship.
Information and individual decisions
We aim to describe materials and production claims carefully, but historical records can be incomplete and specifications can change. Content may contain errors or become outdated. Confirm important details with the relevant maker or an appropriately qualified specialist before purchase, repair, cleaning, disassembly or storage decisions.
Nothing on this site is investment, financial, legal or conservation advice tailored to your circumstances. Limited production does not guarantee demand, resale value or a financial return. An inspection checklist cannot reveal every concealed defect, replaced component or inaccurate document.
Handling and care
Do not force a mechanism, bend a nib, apply solvents or dismantle a pen on the basis of a general description here. Model-specific instructions and competent hands-on assessment take priority. Any examples of observation are intended to encourage non-destructive inspection, not to instruct a repair procedure.
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Manufacturer names, trademarks and third-party materials remain the property of their respective owners. They are used for identification and discussion. Velvet Attic Jinx is not affiliated with or endorsed by the pen manufacturers named on this site. Any permitted quotation should preserve context and identify its source.
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Responsibility and applicable law
To the extent permitted by applicable law, we are not responsible for losses arising from reliance on general website content or the unavailability of the site. Nothing in these terms excludes liability that cannot lawfully be excluded, including liability for fraud, or restricts mandatory consumer or data protection rights.
These terms are governed by Irish law, subject to any mandatory protections available under the law applicable to you. Jurisdiction is determined by applicable law; these terms do not remove any mandatory right to bring proceedings in another competent court.
Questions and revisions
We may revise these terms to reflect changes in the site or legal requirements. The current version is published on this page. For questions, write to [email protected]. Our privacy notice explains how correspondence is handled.