Writing Implements and Pens

Writing things by hand aids learning, encouraging penetrative thought on a subject and improving multitasking abilities. Handwriting is part of cultural heritage and an expression of personality. Pens and other writing implements have always been part of the Huber & Lerner range.

Pelikan

Quality and Fine Writing since 1838

For more than 180 years Pelikan combines excellent quality with perfect functionality and  classic design. The brand offers the finest handmade writing instruments "Made in Germany". Decades of experience and crafted by trained experts, each fountain pen from the house of Pelikan is a masterpiece of its own.

In the year 1929 Pelikan was the first company in the world to introduce the differentiated piston mechanism. This technique causes the spindle inside the fountain pen to turn quicker than the end piece of the barrel, with the help of two different threads. To this date, this fountain pen exists in many different variations, and though it has been developed in design and technical details over time, the basic mechanism remains the same.

Fine Writing History of Pelikan

In the year 1838 the chemist Carl Horneman opens the first manufacturing site for coloured inks. In 1871, Günther Wagner bought the company from Carl Hornemann. He registered the pelican as one of the first trademarks in Germany for his products in 1879. Starting from 1901 Pelikan ink is a bestselling product all over the world.

In the year 1929, the first fountain pen with the famous piston filling mechanism was launched. Also known as the "transparent Pelikan fountain pen", it received its name from the transparent ink container, which made it easier to monitor the ink capacity. Apart from the striking, jade green barrel, the fountain pen was rather plain looking and did not receive a model number either.

In 1950, after several years of development, the Pelikan fountain pen 400 was launched. The remarkable green transparent striped ink container became a color symbol for the Pelikan fountain pen, which has yet remained.

Exklusive Edelstein Ink Collection in a precious flacon

The Edelstein Ink Collection comprises 15 brilliant colors with a special ingredient that ensures extra smooth writing and care for the fountain pen. The german word Edelstein translates as gem stone, and each color corresponds to the beautiful coloring of a gem. Every 50 ml high-value glass flacon is unique. The rich weight and soft curves make it a pleasure to hold in your hands. Eye candy in every detail, a perfect gift for yourself and those you love. Every year Pelikan releases a new Ink of the Year, which offers a fresh and modern Edelstein Ink color – limited to one year only.

The Edelstein Ink of the Year 2024 will be "Golden Lapis" and is now available at Weihburggasse 4 oder directly in our onlineshop. An enchanting color combination of a vibrant blue tone refined with a golden shimmer. This balance of a powerful and calming color effect gives the handwriting a special expressiveness. The golden shimmering elements in the ink flow randomly, giving the writing ever-changing expressions of color.

Kaweco

"The inner fire makes the outward subservient."

Oswald Spengler

This motto inspires the staff at KAWECO during their work and when using their tools. This fire not only makes your KAWECO a writing implement, but also a symbol of perfection, elegance and freedom. KAWECO is one of the oldest brands in the industry. These writing implements have been a staple of any high-class assortment of writing instruments for more than 125 years.

KAWECO has always trod a thin line between tradition and innovation, ensuring that people who want to express their values and appreciation on paper can do so in style since 1883, as a result. Connoisseurs talk about the unique eight-edge format for a reason. The striking form stands for individual freedom and maximum precision in design and execution.

Blackwing

The original Blackwing 602 was considered the best pencil in the world and had numerous well-known fans: Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck, Leonard Bernstein and the creator of Bugs Bunny were all loyal users. This was the reason the traditional, Californian company California Cedar bought Blackwing and brought it back to life. This manufacturer of pencils is in its sixth generation and boasts 150 years of experience and makes Blackwings in Japan using Californian cedar. Japanese graphite is by far the best in the world. The wax added to it creates a butter-soft feeling and fits the Blackwing 602 slogan “Half the pressure – twice the speed” perfectly.

Blackwing Volumes (Limited Editions)

Every three months, a new BLACKWING pencil model is introduced. Each has its own backstory and is dedicated to a specific personality or event.

Tribute to Frank Lloyd Wright and his architectural ambition. Each pencil of Blackwing Volume 71 features silhouette of one of Wright’s iconic perforated boards printed in a muted, midcentury palette. The area around the board is unfilled, letting the natural wood of the pencil shine through.

The Blackwing 746 is a tribute to the Golden Gate Bridge and other engineering wonders of the modern world. Each pencil features our firm graphite core and is finished with a special mulit-layered technique to bring out the iconic International Orange color of San Francisco’s world-famous Marvel.

We will inform you on our website and our social media channels (Instagram, Facebook), whenever there is a new Edition available.

Blackwing Colors

A new, colourful pencil set of 12 different hued pencils has also been recently made available in addition to the well-known pencils.