Laban fountain pens combine elegance and performance to enhance your writing. Each model offers optimum comfort and exceptional fluidity, with a refined design. Their meticulous finish accompanies your writing every day or during precious moments, with style and precision.
The story behind the brand :
In 1981, John and his brother founded the Laban pen factory in their home town of Houtong – a village in north-eastern Taiwan. From the outset, the founders made a point of using noble materials for their creations (silver, gold, rhodium). However, they do not market their products under the Laban brand, but sell them to other manufacturers.
In 1993, after creating the Skeleton series of filigree pens, Laban fountain and ballpoint pens became world famous. John decided to pursue his dream by creating the Laban brand. This enabled him to sell his pens directly as well as through retailers. As success grew, Laban formed a partnership with the Vatican Museum in 1997, creating models to be given as gifts. The most beautiful drawings of religious culture were thus showcased.
In 2004, the brand received its first award: best writing instrument from Lewis & Clark, the UK’s Royal Academy of Arts, for its limited edition Dragon pen.
Originality and boldness
Other models with different styles followed. For example, the Galileo series, pens made of metal featuring engraved geometric patterns embellished with diamonds. This series was selected for the cover of the June edition of the famous international magazine Pen World. Or the 325 series: lighter, two-tone resin models in a predominantly pearly white. And let’s not forget the Mento pen, made from German rubber and then coated by a master artist with a dozen layers of urushi lacquer.
After more than forty years in business, Laban has mastered the techniques of pen making, whatever the materials used (resin, metal, mother-of-pearl, etc.). The brand constantly demonstrates its originality and always offers a highly varied range.
“We believe in filling our souls by writing. As we enter our fifth decade, Laban has no doubt that it’s all about the initial intention.”
