Rooted in Passion
(photo credit: Hobby Stationery Box magazine,2024)
“John swims on the northeast coast of Taiwan every day.
Even on the cold winter morning, he took off his shirt, dove into the water, and made two trips to complete a goal of one kilometer.
The ocean was unpredictable; sometimes huge schools of fish swam with him, and sometimes he got stung by jellyfish. but he kept breathing; kept moving forward…”
1981 | Start of business
1993 | Built a solid foundation
Laban created the special hollow carving technique and launched the Filigree series. We became one of the top OEM suppliers for world-famous pen brands, and John began pursuing his dream: owning a brand of his own.
(John at a European exhibition booth in the 1990s)
1997 | Global Partnership
LABAN established a collaborative partnership with the Musei del Vaticano to offer high-quality gift pens featuring the most exquisite and unique designs from religious culture, bringing them into concrete practice.
2004 | Dragon Pen
The Dragon Pen was launched with a pen cap featuring a three-dimensional Asian dragon. Its body appears to hover in midair, intricately carved with masterful craftsmanship. The pen is available in three different versions: solid silver, silver with gold plating, and 22K pure gold. Only 1,000 pieces were produced worldwide.
- In 2004, the limited-edition dragon pen was awarded the best writing instrument by Lewis & Clark, the Royal Academy of Arts in the UK.
2009 | Pope in Israel
In 2009, the then-pope, Benedict XVI, visited Israel. After a meeting with religious organizations in Notre Dame Cathedral in Jerusalem, the solemn occasion concluded with the pope signing his name using a commemorative Laban antique silver fountain pen.
We shall remember what he said during this visit: "You are showing your faith daily…in love and care. For society, culture, our world, and for all those who live in this land."
2011 | Lacquer Mento Fountain Pen
The Lacquer Mento Fountain Pen was launched as a design that blends traditional lacquer artistry with fine craftsmanship. Each pen features a German hard rubber base, hand-painted with decorative patterns and finished with ten layers of lacquer, all applied by an experienced master. The final steps include meticulous polishing and the addition of rhodium-plated trim, resulting in a piece of timeless elegance.
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Won the PEN World Reader's Choice Award
2012 | Apollo Fountain Pen
The Apollo Fountain Pen was launched. Made of exquisite metal material, it expresses a fine texture with engraved geometric patterns embellished with diamonds. Later, it became the design origin of the Laban Galileo series.
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Selected for the June edition cover of the industry-renowned magazine Pen World
2016 | Laban 325 Fountain Pen series
The Laban 325 Fountain Pen series was launched. As lightweight acrylic resin has become the mainstream choice in the pen industry, we retained our classic pen-shape design and focused on developing advanced color mixing techniques. Inspired by nature, we regularly release new colors each year, and the 325 is a classic pen series with modern characteristics.
2017 | Antique'II Brass Fountain Pen
The Antique II Brass Fountain Pen was launched. Reproduce the design of the signing pen used by Pope Benedict XVI in the Vatican in 1997.
"Classical is the new modern." The minimalist style and geometric lines have created the brass pen most favored by young people. We are dedicated to ensuring that everyone can find their favorite in Laban pen lines.
2020 | Greek Mythology Fountain Pen Ink
Greek Mythology Fountain Pen Ink launched. According to the artistic concept of the Greek gods, we offer a five-color ink series. Enrich the desk of every stationery lover to enjoy the little world in hand; it's about land, sea, and imagination. It's an exclusive, personal, fun experience with Laban pen and ink.
2021 | SKELETON RAINBOW
Under the shadow of COVID-19, Laban participated in the Creative Expo Taiwan and made more connections with our hometown. Echoing our year quote," the original intention," we looked back to the rise and fall of the pen industry and how we are advancing steadily. Mastering the pen-making techniques, from classical Raden to modern acrylic resin, we believe that no matter how developed the stationery industry is, we must return to a simple thing: the original intention. A pen is a tool. But what we wrote is the affection that modern technology cannot translate.
2022 | FORMOSA: PAY HOMAGE TO NATURE
The new skeletal pen collection, Formosa, was launched at the Creative Expo Taiwan Laban booth in Kaohsiung. This pen pays homage to the mountains and seas inspired by Taiwan's northeast coast. The image of nature between their fingers inspires people to write reflections for a better self and the dreams they will bring to life.
2023 | THE ART WITHIN YOUR PALM
Laban Pen is officially licensed by the National Museum of History, Taiwan, to present "A Sanyu in Hand." It offers vibrant colors and shares a vivid story. Meticulous craftsmanship creates an exceptional writing experience, resulting in an exquisite stationery item that combines both collectible and practical value.
2024 | A DIALOGUE IN TOKYO
Laban Pen entered the Japanese market in the summer of 2024, and we were thrilled to participate in the 2024 Tokyo International Pen Show. It was terrific to share Laban's creations, exchange production experiences with skilled artisans, and hear the feedback from our visitors.
2025 | A NEW CHAPTER AT AMBIENTE
Laban Pen had the incredible opportunity to exhibit in the most sought-after brand hall for the first time at the 2025 Ambiente. In Frankfurt, Germany, a crossroads of business and culture, Laban has written an inspiring new chapter for itself. We will continue to be your writing companion in the future, capturing the most essential parts of users' life journeys.