Meet the people behind the objects
Pen Makers & Craft Interviews
Conversations and studio visits with independent pen makers, leather craftspeople and creators shaping the culture of writing.
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Craft is clearest in the maker’s own words
The most memorable writing objects carry evidence of the person who made them. These interviews look beyond finished products to the choices, materials and working methods that give each object its character.
Follow the conversations into individual reviews, guides and collection entries to see how a maker’s ideas translate into daily writing experience.
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Interviews and studio stories
Discover the materials, processes and ideas behind independent pens, cases and carefully made writing objects.
From Montblanc to Janzanderdesign: The Cocoon Pen That Changed My Perspective
I first came across the Cocoon pen by Jan Zander quite a long time ago. Its design and unconventional character immediately caught my attention, and I added it to my wishlist almost instantly. In fact, it was probably the only pen from a lesser-known independent brand that truly stood out to me at the time…
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Inside &Liebe: The Japanese Craft Behind Leather Pen Cases
When I see “Made in Japan” somewhere, it immediately has my full attention. I love Japanese culture, its people, and of course the products — which are often made in a way that feels very different from what we are used to outside Japan. One of my favourite brands is andliebe, and I would like..
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