Vazir Ganesha Bordeaux: Some Pens Have a Story to Tell
Some fountain pens are beautiful.
Some write beautifully.
And then there are a few pens that make you stop and look at them a little longer.
The Vazir Ganesha Bordeaux is one of those pens.
Part of the Divine Series by Vazir Fountain Pens, this pen takes inspiration from Lord Ganesha, the Vighnaharta, the remover of obstacles.
But for me, what makes this pen interesting is not just the Ganesha motif.
It is the thought behind it.
A Pen Inspired by New Beginnings
We often associate fountain pens with writing letters, signing documents, journaling or simply enjoying our handwriting.
But a pen can also carry meaning.
Ganesha has long been associated with wisdom, prosperity, new beginnings and overcoming obstacles.
That makes the idea behind this pen quite beautiful.
Every time you pick it up, there is a small reminder:
Keep moving.Keep learning.Keep writing.And don't let the obstacles stop you.
Maybe that is what makes a pen like this more personal than an ordinary writing instrument.
The First Thing You Notice
The Bordeaux colour immediately stands out.
It has that deep, rich character without becoming too flashy.
The body is made from high-quality acrylic resin and is polished to a lustrous finish. In the hand, it has the kind of presence you expect from a handcrafted fountain pen.
But the real attention goes to the cap.
The Ganesha artwork is created using Vazir's proprietary heat-treatment technique, giving the cap a distinctive look that is quite different from simply printing or applying an image.
It becomes part of the pen.
And that is what I like about it.
The design doesn't feel added just for decoration. It has a reason to be there.
Made in India
There is another thing worth talking about.
This is a completely handcrafted fountain pen from India.
We often look towards Japan, Germany, Italy or the United States when talking about fountain pens and pen making.
But India's fountain pen scene has grown tremendously, and makers like Vazir are creating pens that deserve attention from collectors and writers alike.
A handmade pen also has a different feeling.
You know that someone actually shaped, polished, assembled and finished that piece.
It isn't just another pen that came off an anonymous production line.
There is a person behind it.
And Yes, It Is Meant to Be Used
This isn't just a pen to keep inside a display box.
The Ganesha Bordeaux comes with a JoWo #6 nib, with options ranging from Extra Fine to Double Broad.
So whether you enjoy a fine, controlled line or a broader and more expressive one, there is a nib option to suit your handwriting.
It also comes with a Schmidt converter, which means you can use bottled fountain pen ink.
And if you're anything like me, this is where the fun really starts.
A new fountain pen usually means one more question:
Which ink are we going to put into it?
And if you have a drawer full of inks, you already know how difficult that question can become. 😄
A Pen You Can Give Meaning To
I think fountain pens make wonderful gifts because they don't have to be used up and replaced.
A good fountain pen can stay with someone for years.
The Ganesha Bordeaux adds another layer to that.
It can be given to someone starting a new job, beginning a business, graduating, starting a new chapter in life, or simply someone who loves fountain pens.
And it comes in a wooden gift box, which makes the whole experience feel complete.
What I Like About This Pen
For me, the appeal of the Ganesha Bordeaux comes from the combination.
The Bordeaux acrylic.
The handcrafted construction.
The Ganesha artwork.
The JoWo nib.
The fact that it is made in India.
But most importantly, it has a story.
And I think that is something we sometimes forget about fountain pens.
We buy them because they look good.
We keep them because they write well.
But eventually, the pens we remember are usually the ones that became part of our stories.
Maybe it was the pen you used to write your first letter.
Maybe it was the pen you carried to your first job.
Maybe it was the pen you used to sign an important document.
Or maybe it was simply the pen sitting beside you when you wrote something that mattered.
A Fountain Pen With a Message
The Vazir Ganesha Bordeaux isn't trying to be just another fountain pen.
It combines Indian craftsmanship with a familiar symbol and turns it into something you can actually use every day.
And perhaps that is the best part.
You don't have to put it away.
Write with it.
Let the nib touch the paper.
Fill it with an ink you love.
Make mistakes.
Write something beautiful.
And over time, let the pen collect memories along with ink.
Because at the end of the day, a fountain pen is not really about the pen.
It is about the words we choose to write with it.
And sometimes, those words can become the beginning of something new.
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