Founding edition
The First One Hundred.
One hundred individually registered writing instruments created to establish the foundation of the atelier. This first edition will not be extended once the hundred pieces have been completed.
Limited to 100 pieces
LIGNORAE
The First One Hundred
The founding edition of the atelier.
Created as the first ever LIGNORAE edition, each piece is handcrafted, individually inspected and registered. The series exists to open the atelier's first chapter, not to replace the future collections.
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Available pieces
From The First One Hundred
Each piece receives its own archive page with photographs, material notes, specifications, availability and registry details.
No. 36 - The Counterweight
Handcrafted from Kamagong Ebony (Diospyros blancoi), this fountain pen turns an unconventional squared end into its defining feature: a deliberate counterweight that gives the hand a surprisingly light, balanced and controlled writing experience.
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No. 35 - The Column
Handcrafted from Kamagong Ebony (Diospyros blancoi), this fountain pen explores a more architectural LIGNORAE silhouette, combining dark, almost black sections with a warmer brown-grained body. Its atypical stepped profile gives the piece a sculptural presence, while the contrast between polished wood and satin metal keeps the object restrained, tactile and distinctly individual.
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No. 34 - The Pinky 2
Handcrafted from Red Heart / Chakte Kok (Simira salvadorensis) by Iacob on the day he turned 50, this fountain pen carries a vivid natural red tone with warm orange undertones and fine linear grain. Its polished cylindrical form gives the colour depth and clarity, while the satin metal accents and red Bock No. 6 F nib create a bold, coherent presence.
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No. 33 - Katana
Crafted from Ebony (Diospyros spp.), this fountain pen embraces a restrained, almost architectural presence, shaped in deep black-brown tones with subtle natural movement beneath the surface. Its clean cylindrical body, satin metal accents and quiet contrast give the piece a calm, deliberate elegance.
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No. 31
Handcrafted from Kamagong Ebony /Philippines (Diospyros blancoi), this fountain pen carries a deep, restrained character, with dark brown and near-black tones softened by subtle bronze-like grain. Its polished rounded form gives the piece a quiet gravity, while the satin metal accents and two-tone nib add a refined contrast.
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No. 30
Handcrafted from Honduran Rosewood (Dalbergia stevensonii), this fountain pen brings together warm golden-brown tones, deep natural figuring, and a polished rounded form. The contrast within the wood gives the piece a vivid, organic presence, while the satin metal accents add a quiet contemporary balance.
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No. 28 - The plane
Crafted from Zebrano (Microberlinia brazzavillensis), this fountain pen celebrates one of nature's most distinctive grain patterns. Its striking contrast of golden honey tones and dark flowing lines makes every piece completely unique. Paired with a stainless steel Bock No. 6 Fine nib, it combines everyday reliability with the quiet elegance of handcrafted wood, finished to a smooth, satin-like touch.
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No. 27
Fire gives it character. Gold gives it light. Romanian beech, transformed through the traditional Japanese Yakisugi technique and delicately enriched with antique gold paste. The result is a writing instrument with remarkable depth, a noble presence, and an exceptionally smooth, satin-like touch. No two pieces can ever be alike.
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No. 26
Bocote (Cordia elaeagnoides) is celebrated for its dramatic grain, warm chocolate tones and naturally flowing patterns that make every piece unmistakably unique. Delicate gold paste accents subtly follow the wood's natural character, adding depth without overshadowing it. Combined with a Bock No. 6 Fine stainless steel nib, this fountain pen delivers a precise, dependable writing experience while highlighting the rich personality of one of the most expressive hardwoods in the world.
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No. 25
Ebony (Diospyros crassiflora) has long been regarded as one of the world's most refined hardwoods. Its naturally deep black colour, subtle satin sheen and exceptional density create an understated elegance that needs no embellishment. Paired with a two-tone gold-plated Bock No. 6 Fine nib, this fountain pen offers a precise, effortless writing experience while celebrating the timeless beauty of one of nature's most iconic woods.
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No. 24 - Sparks
Zebrano (Microberlinia brazzavillensis) is one of nature's most distinctive hardwoods, instantly recognizable by its dramatic striped grain. In this piece, fine antique gold paste has naturally settled into the wood's pores and darker veins, revealing subtle golden reflections that come alive in sunlight without overshadowing the timber's own character. Fitted with a Bock No. 6 Medium nib, this fountain pen celebrates the natural beauty of wood through understated craftsmanship.
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No. 22
This LIGNORAE fountain pen is handcrafted from richly figured Kingwood, known botanically as Dalbergia cearensis. Its warm honey-brown body is animated by flowing dark grain lines that continue naturally across the cap and barrel, giving the pen a distinctive sense of movement. The rounded cigar-inspired profile, polished metal trim and gold-tone fountain-pen nib create a refined balance between natural warmth and understated elegance. A unique writing instrument made for everyday notes, signatures and thoughtful correspondence.
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No. 21 - Pinky
This LIGNORAE fountain pen is handcrafted from vivid Redheart, commercially known as Chakte Kok. Its naturally warm red-orange colour is complemented by fine, flowing grain lines that give the pen a lively yet refined appearance. The rounded cigar-inspired silhouette, polished silver-tone hardware and striking red nib create a distinctive monochromatic design. Smooth, tactile and full of character, this is a unique writing instrument made for everyday notes, signatures and personal correspondence.
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No. 20
LIGNORAE Fountain pen No. 20 is a hand-turned fountain pen made from Honduran rosewood with a striking two-tone character. Its deep reddish-brown cap contrasts with a lighter golden barrel, enriched by expressive dark streaks, irregular figuring and naturally dramatic grain patterns. The wood has been carefully shaped and polished to preserve its individual personality while giving the pen a smooth, comfortable feel in the hand. Satin-finished metal components add a restrained contemporary touch, while the warm gold-tone nib completes the pen’s elegant colour palette. No. 20 is an individually crafted writing instrument, created for someone who appreciates natural materials, subtle contrasts and the quiet character of a truly unique object.
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No. 19
LIGNORAE Pen No. 19 is a hand-turned fountain pen made from Golden Amboyna Burl, a highly prized wood known for its warm golden colour and remarkable natural figure. Its surface reveals intricate curls, clustered markings and shifting grain patterns created by the tree’s unusual burl growth. Every section displays a different arrangement of colour and texture, making this pen completely individual. Carefully shaped and polished to bring out the depth of the wood, Pen No. 19 combines natural richness with the refined proportions of a LIGNORAE writing instrument.
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No. 18
Handcrafted from European holly wood (Ilex aquifolium), this fountain pen combines the quiet brightness of a naturally pale timber with subtle antique-gold accents worked into the surface for warmth. Its brushed stainless-steel details and Bock No. 6 M stainless steel nib give the piece a clean, balanced character: restrained, tactile, and made for everyday writing.
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No. 16 - Ebony
The first prototype created in the transition from traditional kit-based pen making toward original, hand-shaped construction. Crafted from solid ebony, this piece combines custom-designed wooden components with the functional hardware of a commercial fountain pen kit. Never intended as a production model, it marks an important milestone in the atelier’s technical evolution. A unique, documented prototype.
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No. 15
Handcrafted from European Holly (Ilex aquifolium), this fountain pen showcases one of Europe's rarest and finest timbers. Its naturally ivory-white appearance, paired with Gunmetal hardware, creates a refined contrast that is both understated and timeless.
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No. 14
Handcrafted from stabilized African Rosewood (Pterocarpus soyauxii), this elegant fountain pen celebrates timeless femininity through warm crimson tones, graceful proportions, and a silky-smooth finish. Gold-plated accents complete a design that feels both refined and effortlessly sophisticated.
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No. 13
Warm honey-toned wood meets dark gunmetal details in a restrained, balanced composition. The gently tapered body preserves the natural movement of the grain, giving the piece a calm, tactile character without unnecessary ornament.
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No. 12
A gracefully waisted fountain pen handcrafted from stabilized Pink Ivory (Berchemia zeyheri). Its flowing silhouette, vibrant crimson tones, and gold-plated accents create a refined writing instrument that celebrates elegance, balance, and one of Africa’s rarest hardwoods.
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No. 11
A sculptural writing instrument whose unconventional silhouette departs from the traditional cylinder. Gentle curves, two subtly flattened sides and a naturally expressive grain create a form that feels as distinctive in the hand as it appears to the eye.
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No. 10
A delicate interpretation of Honduran Palisander, shaped in the compact Nibster form. The warm grain flows softly across the body, complemented by polished gold details and finished by hand with Renaissance Wax for a natural, satin-like touch.
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No. 9
Palisander reveals a warm, finely layered grain through balanced proportions and softly sculpted transitions. Paired with polished gold details and finished by hand with Renaissance Wax, the piece carries a composed, classical elegance without becoming ornamental.
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No. 8
Warm Honduran Rosewood meets polished gold in a composition defined by balance rather than excess. Hand-finished with Renaissance Wax, No. 8 celebrates timeless proportions and the quiet elegance of natural wood.
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No. 7
European Walnut reveals its most delicate expression through slender proportions and quiet lines. Finished by hand with Renaissance Wax, No. 7 celebrates restraint, warmth and understated elegance.
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No. 6
Crafted from Honduran Palisander (Dalbergia stevensonii), distinguished by its rich burgundy grain and natural contrast between heartwood and sapwood. Hand finished with Renaissance Wax in the LIGNORAE atelier, Munich.
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No. 5
European walnut, transformed through the traditional Yakisugi process. Fire reveals the grain instead of hiding it, creating a deeply textured surface with a quiet, sculptural character. Hand-finished with Renaissance Wax in the LIGNORAE atelier, Munich.
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No. 4
Inspired by weathered volcanic stone, this writing instrument transforms blackened wood into a tactile sculptural surface. Every contour, fissure and texture is created by hand, making each piece unmistakably unique.
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No. 3
Honduran Palisander reveals remarkable depth through its alternating dark and warm reddish grain. Hand-finished with Renaissance Wax in the LIGNORAE atelier in Munich, each piece preserves the natural character of the wood while offering a refined writing experience.
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No. 2
A sculptural walnut piece with pronounced burl figure, its silhouette swelling and narrowing instead of running straight. Brass fittings warm up the wood's dark knots and swirling grain.
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No. 1
Ziricote in near-black tones, so deep the wood almost reads as ebony until light catches its faint striping. Polished steel fittings and a gold nib give it a sharp, formal contrast.
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Future collections
The original collection structure remains in development.
Future collection
ORIGINS
Rare woods, provenance and expressive material depth.
ORIGINS will return as a provenance-led collection for exceptional woods and documented material histories.
Future collection
NATURA
Natural woods, direct tactility and quiet restraint.
NATURA remains reserved for work centred on honest surfaces, selected woods and a calmer material language.
Future collection
FORMA
Blackened surfaces, sculptural stillness and stronger forms.
FORMA remains the intended home for the more sculptural LIGNORAE language, including carbonised surfaces and reduced silhouettes.