TOGETHER YOU ARE MORE
"Anyone who always dares to think outside the box, ventures into unknown territory and finds the right companion for this adventure will be rewarded with extraordinary results." Frank Pressentin
CARVED FROM THE SAME WOOD
Mokume Gane – How enthusiasm for a material brings two craftsmen together
The surface structure, which is reminiscent of a wood grain, is what makes the precious metal forging art of Mokume Gane special: The typical pattern is created when various non-ferrous and precious metals with the highest possible contrast are combined and forged into one another.
The technique was developed in Japan over 300 years ago. Now the unusual material has brought two craftsmen together.
The Mokume Gane cooperation brings together the expertise of Frank Pressentin, founder of ELBWOOD, the manufacturer of individual writing instruments, and Oliver Oettel from Schichtwerk, Europe's leading manufacturer of Mokume Gane and Guribori semi-finished products.
Schichtwerk founder Oliver Oettel specializes in the production of Mokume-Gane semi-finished products and supplies Frank Pressentin with layer block variants developed specifically for this project. He is the only commercial supplier of Mokume-Gane semi-finished products of this quality in Europe.
In ELBWOOD’s Hamburg studio workshop, the exclusive materials are ultimately used to create individual luxury writing instruments.
CARVED FROM THE SAME WOOD
Mokume Gane – How enthusiasm for a material brings two craftsmen together
The surface structure, which is reminiscent of a wood grain, is what makes the precious metal forging art of Mokume Gane special: The typical pattern is created when various non-ferrous and precious metals with the highest possible contrast are combined and forged into one another.
The technique was developed in Japan over 300 years ago. Now the unusual material has brought two craftsmen together.
The Mokume Gane cooperation brings together the expertise of Frank Pressentin, founder of ELBWOOD, the manufacturer of individual writing instruments, and Oliver Oettel from Schichtwerk, Europe's leading manufacturer of Mokume Gane and Guribori semi-finished products.
Schichtwerk founder Oliver Oettel specializes in the production of Mokume-Gane semi-finished products and supplies Frank Pressentin with layer block variants developed specifically for this project. He is the only commercial supplier of Mokume-Gane semi-finished products of this quality in Europe.
In ELBWOOD’s Hamburg studio workshop, the exclusive materials are ultimately used to create individual luxury writing instruments.
LUXURY HAS DEVELOPED A CONSCIENCE
Luxury is slowed down It is no longer defined by quickly produced mass and immediate availability. new generation of consumers sees the impact of the old, fast luxury concept on the environment and society with a keen and critical eye .
We love luxury. But we no longer want to accept that limitless consumption is damaging our planet. Mindfulness and Focus on the essentials have brought about a new sense of exclusivity. Consumption on display is no longer considered luxurious in our society.
New luxury has a conscience It is perceived more consciously and is based on intangible goods. On the Time , which flows into production. The longevity of material and workmanship. The sustainability of production. What we perceive as luxury today and in the future is more than just the product; it includes the process as well as the experience.
In a certain sense, New Luxury closes a circle. Because where the artisanal process comes to the fore again, luxury returns to the special and unique. Back to the experience and the care with which it was manufactured. Back to the interface of craftsmanship, art and design .
As a member of the Masters Council of the German Craft Council Frank Pressentin is at home at this interface. On his workbench, applied arts , in which Function and Aesthetics into a complete experience. The Crafts forms the basis for a tactile dialog between material and form . He brings artistic objects which are not for museum viewing, but for daily use demand.
LUXURY HAS DEVELOPED A CONSCIENCE
Luxury is slowed down It is no longer defined by quickly produced mass and immediate availability. new generation of consumers sees the impact of the old, fast luxury concept on the environment and society with a keen and critical eye .
We love luxury. But we no longer want to accept that limitless consumption is damaging our planet. Mindfulness and Focus on the essentials have brought about a new sense of exclusivity. Consumption on display is no longer considered luxurious in our society.
New luxury has a conscience It is perceived more consciously and is based on intangible goods. On the Time , which flows into production. The longevity of material and workmanship. The sustainability of production. What we perceive as luxury today and in the future is more than just the product; it includes the process as well as the experience.
In a certain sense, New Luxury closes a circle. Because where the artisanal process comes to the fore again, luxury returns to the special and unique. Back to the experience and the care with which it was manufactured. Back to the interface of craftsmanship, art and design .
As a member of the Masters Council of the German Craft Council Frank Pressentin is at home at this interface. On his workbench, applied arts , in which Function and Aesthetics into a complete experience. The Crafts forms the basis for a tactile dialog between material and form . He brings artistic objects which are not for museum viewing, but for daily use demand.
PERSONAL VALUES INSTEAD OF STATUS THINKING
The consumer society in which we grew up has shown us one thing above all: the more we consume, the less it means to us. The concept of luxury is therefore becoming increasingly distant from the tangible aspects of consumption, towards ideal values.
One new society discovers a new minimalism; a aesthetic world , where less is really more. Experience and living are more important here than status. The external impact loses importance and creates space for an intrinsically motivated and deeply personal feeling of luxury and value.
In times of a sustainable lifestyle that considers the impact of our own actions on the Environment as low as possible, purely materialistic consumption is no longer a sign of style. The throwaway society has had its day. And it is high time for it to change.
Anyone who wants to create luxury today must value durable products and a responsible production Terms such as authenticity and value, which in the past were often just marketing measures, must be a fulfilled promise in the New Luxury. A luxury product is no longer sold based on an attitude - it must become tangible proof of it. That is exactly what makes it unique.
The high-quality fountain pens and design objects from Elbwood are not intended to be seen as status symbols. They are not ubiquitous, they are not found in airport shops or stationery stores. There is no warehouse in which Elbwood writing instruments are stacked up to the ceiling. Their availability is limited by the time and care that their production requires. The Elbwood concept is so individual like people that appeals to it. A very personal luxury , which combines art and function. Created from materials that are idiosyncratic are like the head behind the brand .
PERSONAL VALUES INSTEAD OF STATUS THINKING
The consumer society in which we grew up has shown us one thing above all: the more we consume, the less it means to us. The concept of luxury is therefore becoming increasingly distant from the tangible aspects of consumption, towards ideal values.
One new society discovers a new minimalism; a aesthetic world , where less is really more. Experience and living are more important here than status. The external impact loses importance and creates space for an intrinsically motivated and deeply personal feeling of luxury and value.
In times of a sustainable lifestyle that considers the impact of our own actions on the Environment as low as possible, purely materialistic consumption is no longer a sign of style. The throwaway society has had its day. And it is high time for it to change.
Anyone who wants to create luxury today must value durable products and a responsible production Terms such as authenticity and value, which in the past were often just marketing measures, must be a fulfilled promise in the New Luxury. A luxury product is no longer sold based on an attitude - it must become tangible proof of it. That is exactly what makes it unique.
The high-quality fountain pens and design objects from Elbwood are not intended to be seen as status symbols. They are not ubiquitous, they are not found in airport shops or stationery stores. There is no warehouse in which Elbwood writing instruments are stacked up to the ceiling. Their availability is limited by the time and care that their production requires. The Elbwood concept is so individual like people that appeals to it. A very personal luxury , which combines art and function. Created from materials that are idiosyncratic are like the head behind the brand .
FINE WRITING INSTRUMENT AS APPLIED ART
FOUNTAIN PEN DESIGN AS REQUIRED
ELBWOOD is the Hamburg brand for fine writing instruments
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