VIDEO
STUDIO WORKSHOP
Atelier-Workshop for handcrafted writing instruments
“If you want to create luxury today, you have to value durable products and responsible manufacturing. Handicrafts have always been doing this. ”
- FRANK PRESSENTIN
ART, CRAFT & DESIGN
Frank Pressentin is creative craftsman with artistic demands in terms of form, material and quality. His brand ELBWOOD - The Hanseatic Penmaker moves with international ambition at the interface of Applied Arts & Design.
The focus of work is the individual and small series production of high-quality writing instruments: fountain pen , Ballpoint pen and accessories.
The machines in the studio workshop are precise, old and mechanical analog . You will controlled by hand - not digital. Frank Pressentin always works from solid material and designs directly on the running lathe. Emotions transmitted via the Hand auf's Werk – like a sculptor. This guarantees that no piece is ever really the same. In his view, this is the only way to real unique pieces .
luxury For him, it has nothing to do with excessive ornamentation. He prefers minimalist design paired with exclusive materials . His formal language is clear and reduced. The function is immanent. A writing instrument - no matter how precious - is always a Tool .
Frank Pressentin does not like it when things have to look the same after 10 years. 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 determining factor of his work. When wood is involved, the number of work steps from felling the tree to completion adds up to over 400. This limited naturally the amount of available products.
By request manufactured by Frank Pressentin fountain pen and pens according to your material and color requirements. In any case, we recommend personal telephone or written Advice .
ART, CRAFT & DESIGN
Frank Pressentin is creative craftsman with artistic demands in terms of form, material and quality. His brand ELBWOOD - The Hanseatic Penmaker moves with international ambition at the interface of Applied Arts & Design.
The focus of work is the individual and small series production of high-quality writing instruments: fountain pen , Ballpoint pen and accessories.
The machines in the studio workshop are precise, old and mechanical analog . You will controlled by hand - not digital. Frank Pressentin always works from solid material and designs directly on the running lathe. Emotions transmitted via the Hand auf's Werk – like a sculptor. This guarantees that no piece is ever really the same. In his view, this is the only way to real unique pieces .
luxury For him, it has nothing to do with excessive ornamentation. He prefers minimalist design paired with exclusive materials . His formal language is clear and reduced. The function is immanent. A writing instrument - no matter how precious - is always a Tool .
Frank Pressentin does not like it when things have to look the same after 10 years. 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 determining factor of his work. When wood is involved, the number of work steps from felling the tree to completion adds up to over 400. This limited naturally the amount of available products.
By request manufactured by Frank Pressentin fountain pen and pens according to your material and color requirements. In any case, we recommend personal telephone or written Advice .
VIDEO
HAMBURG JOURNAL
ATELIER WORKSHOP FOR HIGH-QUALITY WRITING INSTRUMENTS
Sonnenweg 60, 22045 Hamburg
Open by appointment
HIGH QUALITY WRITING INSTRUMENT
BASIC EDITIONS FOUNTAIN PEN
