Designs
I create my own distinct styles for those seeking something truly different and unique—to feel inspired, to impress, and to enjoy.
Over time, I developed my own methods for crafting pens, sharing my passion for beautiful, usable artwork. Much of the work involves rediscovering lost skills.
My pens measure 14 to 15.3 mm in diameter and usually 137.5 to 140 mm in length. After two years, I learned to assemble them without glue, held together purely by compression and containing up to 25 parts. I occasionally use shellac for small inserts.
The metal decorations are turned by me on the lathe and, whenever possible, held on the pen by compression alone. This requires working to a tolerance of 0.05 mm so friction keeps everything securely together.
I make the pen tubes myself; they fit perfectly and serve as a practical carrier. I do not provide luxury pen boxes, which often end up forgotten in a cupboard. A pen tube is more sensible and ecological. Since June 2023, due to rising costs, pen tubes are no longer included and must be purchased separately. But I may change this back to an included product as soon as possible.
One key feature of my designs is the use of the golden ratio (phi) and a set of base numbers as a foundation. Phi makes it easier to achieve a visually pleasing balance between parts, and experimenting with these proportions is enjoyable.
I specialise in robust designs that highlight the wonderful textures and colours of precious materials. Creating a fine product involves much experimentation—listening, sensing, feeling how the material cuts, even noticing its smell.
My current designs have no clips. I am developing my own roll stoppers and other decorative metal elements on top of the pen body, in addition to the usual embedded rings and wire designs, but these are still in progress. Pens are made as unique one-offs or in small series. Each is handmade and sold as a unique piece, even when part of a small edition.
I am always exploring new ideas and striving to create something truly original, which is challenging given the tens of thousands of pen designs worldwide. It’s remarkable how many variations can be created from such a simple object, yet there is always room for a few more.
Handmade, no mass production
Products are made in small batches. I keep only a few in the webshop and make most on demand. This allows me to respond to actual demand and maintain a more ecological approach.
