PEN STORIES

Laban at 2025 Ambiente: A New Chapter Unfolds

This year, Laban had the incredible opportunity to exhibit in the most sought-after brand hall for the first time—we are both thrilled and grateful. Being here has allowed us to connect with profes...

Fly me to the moon

Do you still look up at the sky at the end of a day's work? You might see drifting clouds, sunset, sometimes a thunderstorm that washes the entire city, or a rising moon. Our Daily lives are insep...

Cherish our Taroko

On Wednesday, April 3rd, a severe 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the eastern part of Taiwan. The Hualien Taroko area was particularly hard-hit, which was once a scenic tourist destination. The ea...

Celebrating the Year of the Dragon

In Taiwanese culture– The dragon symbolizes the forces of nature, divine power, authority, and wisdom. It's associated with good luck and blessings, ushering in well-being, success, and happiness ...

Thank you, Jerry

It's been a long time. Have you come across LABAN at pen shows in the United States over the past few years, like the L.A. Pen Show, D.C. Pen Show, Dallas Pen Show, Miami Pen Show, etc.? If so, ...

A universe within : Laban Gloria Guilloche Pen

The volcanic pumice stone that John found in the sea and the ruby-red Gloria Ruby Red ignite our imagination. What would happen if we threw two rocks into the still water? The two seemingly unrela...

HOW LABAN PENS ARE MADE AND REPAIRED

Throughout our lives, we have written so much, so extensively. Pick up a pen, open the cap, and leave your thoughts on paper. Writing is inseparable from life. How is your beloved fountain pen ...

Rose, Adonis, and Aphrodite : Antique'II Rose Gold

Taking a walk in the summer evening, one can see roses blooming profusely, which reminds us of the story between Adonis and Aphrodite. The handsome and robust Adonis caught the eye and captured th...

Lagoon and Ocean: Like water

Water has no shape and is endless. If you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle, and it becomes the bottle. Take the time to have a glass of iced mint lemon tea, i...

Formosa and the Long-tailed Mountain Nymph

It was an early morning at the end of summer John surprisingly found a tail-feather of a Taiwan blue magpie near his house. Collected by Robert Swinhoe in the 19th century, it is endemic to Taiwan...