Time as an investment
HANDMADE WOODEN FOUNTAIN PEN
Wood It is one of the most complex materials to work with in the manufacture of writing instruments. Due to the extremely thin walls, it requires a great deal of sensitivity and manual work. Each piece of this distinctive natural material is unique and "wants" to be treated individually.
Time is the crucial factor here.
Before one of the precious woods becomes a fountain pen Before it can be processed, it undergoes a drying process lasting decades. After the tree is felled, wood must be stored for one year per centimeter of thickness, protected from rain and in the open air.Frank Pressentin has set up a special covered outdoor storage area for this storage process. Here the valuable planks and squared timbers lie for 5-10 years before being moved to the warm studio workshop. There they are processed into smaller squared timbers and stored again for 2-5 years.
Time as an investment
HANDMADE WOODEN FOUNTAIN PEN
Wood It is one of the most complex materials to work with in the manufacture of writing instruments. Due to the extremely thin walls, it requires a great deal of sensitivity and manual work. Each piece of this distinctive natural material is unique and "wants" to be treated individually.
Time is the crucial factor here.
Before one of the precious woods becomes a fountain pen Before it can be processed, it undergoes a drying process lasting decades. After the tree is felled, wood must be stored for one year per centimeter of thickness, protected from rain and in the open air.Frank Pressentin has set up a special covered outdoor storage area for this storage process. Here the valuable planks and squared timbers lie for 5-10 years before being moved to the warm studio workshop. There they are processed into smaller squared timbers and stored again for 2-5 years.
Writing instruments made from fine woods
MASTERPIECES WITH CHARACTER
The studio takes place Storing the wooden blanks according to the old tradition of violin makers, The oldest pieces of wood are stored at the highest point under the ceiling, because the air is warmest and therefore driest there. Year after year, the valuable pieces of wood move further up the shelf.
This lengthy drying process is the only natural way to minimize the "working" or cracking of the wood.. Frank Pressentin rejects artificial drying or even chemical stabilization of the wood. He believes it is essential to preserve the naturalness and unique feel of the material.
If you count all the work steps from felling the tree to the finished wooden pen, you quickly arrive at over 400.
This lengthy process is rewarded with absolutely unique and valuable one-of-a-kind pieces.. Each of these pens tells a very special story and reflects ELBWOOD's attitude: Full of character, straightforward, uncompromising.
Writing instruments made from fine woods
MASTERPIECES WITH CHARACTER
The studio takes place Storing the wooden blanks according to the old tradition of violin makers, The oldest pieces of wood are stored at the highest point under the ceiling, because the air is warmest and therefore driest there. Year after year, the valuable pieces of wood move further up the shelf.
This lengthy drying process is the only natural way to minimize the "working" or cracking of the wood.. Frank Pressentin rejects artificial drying or even chemical stabilization of the wood. He believes it is essential to preserve the naturalness and unique feel of the material.
If you count all the work steps from felling the tree to the finished wooden pen, you quickly arrive at over 400.
This lengthy process is rewarded with absolutely unique and valuable one-of-a-kind pieces.. Each of these pens tells a very special story and reflects ELBWOOD's attitude: Full of character, straightforward, uncompromising.
The writing instrument as an applied art
LIMITED COLLECTIBLES
Unlike the classic ELBWOOD range, Frank Pressentin produces wooden fountain pens only in limited quantities. The number of pens produced varies from case to case. Whether it's a single piece, five pieces, or even twenty pieces – the availability of the material and the time required for production determine the quantity.
These unique pieces are often displayed as exhibits in galleries or museums, but their final destination shouldn't be a glass case. An ELBWOOD piece was created to be written on, and it is only through the combination of functionality and design that it fulfills its purpose.
Therefore, these special exhibits can also be found in the ELBWOOD online shop, waiting for a new owner. While it requires a bit of luck and the right timing to snag one of these pieces, whoever manages to do so definitely owns something unique.
The writing instrument as an applied art
LIMITED COLLECTIBLES
Unlike the classic ELBWOOD range, Frank Pressentin produces wooden fountain pens only in limited quantities. The number of pens produced varies from case to case. Whether it's a single piece, five pieces, or even twenty pieces – the availability of the material and the time required for production determine the quantity.
These unique pieces are often displayed as exhibits in galleries or museums, but their final destination shouldn't be a glass case. An ELBWOOD piece was created to be written on, and it is only through the combination of functionality and design that it fulfills its purpose.
Therefore, these special exhibits can also be found in the ELBWOOD online shop, waiting for a new owner. While it requires a bit of luck and the right timing to snag one of these pieces, whoever manages to do so definitely owns something unique.
Precious writing instrument with unique status
HANDMADE FOUNTAIN PEN MADE OF KING WOOD AND BRASS - A SPECIAL EDITION FROM ELBWOOD
The longcap fountain pen from ELBWOOD's special edition is a masterpiece made of handcrafted kingwood and brass. Each piece is unique, distinguished by its natural beauty and high-quality materials. The combination of the warm tone of the kingwood and the elegant shine of the brass is a real eye-catcher.
This fountain pen is not only a decorative piece for your desk, but also a reliable writing instrument. The 18-karat/750 gold nib guarantees a smooth and consistent writing experience with every stroke.
Precious writing instrument with unique status
HANDMADE FOUNTAIN PEN MADE OF KING WOOD AND BRASS - A SPECIAL EDITION FROM ELBWOOD
The longcap fountain pen from ELBWOOD's special edition is a masterpiece made of handcrafted kingwood and brass. Each piece is unique, distinguished by its natural beauty and high-quality materials. The combination of the warm tone of the kingwood and the elegant shine of the brass is a real eye-catcher.
This fountain pen is not only a decorative piece for your desk, but also a reliable writing instrument. The 18-karat/750 gold nib guarantees a smooth and consistent writing experience with every stroke.
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