The Hanseatic Penmaker
By appointment by e-mail or telephone
ATELIER FOR HANDMADE WRITING INSTRUMENTS
Frank Pressentin is a creative craftsman with artistic demands on form, material and quality. His brand ELBWOOD - The Hanseatic Penmaker operates with international ambition at the interface of applied art and design.
The focus of his work is the individual and small series production of high-quality writing instruments: Fountain pens and accessories.
The machines in the studio workshop are precise, old and mechanically analog. They are controlled by hand - not digitally. Frank Pressentin always works from the solid material and designs directly on the lathe. Emotions are transferred to the work by hand - just like a sculptor. This guarantees that no two pieces are ever really the same. As he sees it, this is the only way to create truly unique pieces.
For him, luxury has nothing to do with overloaded ornamentation. He prefers minimalist design paired with exclusive materials. His design language is clear and reduced. Function is intrinsic. A writing instrument - no matter how precious - is always also a tool.
Frank Pressentin does not like things to look the same after 10 years as they did on the first day. The materials he uses have character and naturalness. They change over time, develop patina and tell stories. If a thread squeaks, a drop of oil helps.
Time is the all-determining factor in his work. This naturally limits the quantity of products available.
On request, Frank Pressentin can produce fountain pens and pencils according to your material and color specifications. In any case, we recommend a personal call or written consultation.
FINE FOUNTAIN PENS ARE THE EPITOME OF WRITING CULTURE
It takes time to write beautifully. You focus on the individual words and give them more weight with your own handwriting. Nowadays, a personal handwritten letter on high-quality paper is something exceptionally valuable and far superior to any email in terms of impact.
If you want to give yourself and others a special gift, use a fountain pen and write by hand. Frank Pressentin produces the perfect writing instruments for these unique moments in his Hamburg workshop.
HANDMADE FOUNTAIN PENS & FINE WRITING NIBS IN 18K/750 GOLD
Their design language is timelessly minimalist and reduced to the essentials. This is where clear design meets passionate craftsmanship. They are at once an elegant writing instrument, a piece of jewelry and a design object.
The POCKETMASTER is a compact pocket fountain pen for on the go, which reaches its full size by screwing the cap onto the barrel. It impresses with its elegant shape and the stylized, exposed three-speed thread that has become its trademark. This makes it a classic design fountain pen.
The LONGCAP is a masterful example of strict and straight lines. Reduced to the maximum. The perfect collector's item for your desk at home.
With its striking profile, the SHORTCAP shows unusual variance. It appears light and "airy" and impresses with its balanced and minimalist aesthetics. Geometrically clear and at the same time emotional, it cuts a particularly good figure in the office or in the meeting room.
The nibs are made especially for ELBWOOD by JoWo Berliner Schreibfeder GmbH - one of the world's most renowned manufacturers of this rare art. The nibs are available in solid 18K gold and stainless steel.
The gold nibs are available in the following colors: "yellow gold", "rose gold", "rhodium-plated" (silver-colored) and "bicolor" (gold/silver). The following line widths are available: EF (extra fine), F (fine), M (medium) and B (broad).
The stainless steel nibs are available in the following colors: "black", "stainless steel", "gold-plated" and "bicolor" as well as in the stroke widths EF (extra fine), F (fine), M (medium) and B (broad).
All nibs bear the embossed ELBWOOD signet. They guarantee absolute precision of the ink flow, the finest oscillation behavior and a harmonious ductus that is reflected in a perfect handwriting.
