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Exclusive stationery and office equipment - All you need to know
Whether you're shopping for your home office or business address, exclusive stationery and office equipment add a professional touch. First impressions are important and luxury pens, pencils, desk trays, notebook holders and office tools like hole punches, pen holders, and letter openers should be chosen with care. Our collection of luxury writing instruments and accessories from leading German and Italian brands has been selected to cover all tastes and preferences. Team stylish staplers or sumptuous leather desk pads with your favourite luxury writing instruments to make your desk a haven of sophistication and elegance.
The exciting world of exclusive writing instruments
Good writing instruments will never go out of fashion and every well-dressed desk deserves the best. Ancient man used crude writing tools fashioned from liquid-filled straw or reeds over 6,000 years ago, while Ancient Greeks and Romans developed the first pencil-style tool from cakes of lead that they used to make marks on papyrus. Quill pens made from the feather of large birds like geese or ducks first appeared in the Seville region of Spain around 600AD and they remained popular for centuries. During the Middle Ages, increasing metalworking capabilities resulted in pens made from bone with a metal nib attached as well as thin sticks of lead known as 'plummets' which were used as prototype pencils.
Early pens had one basic design fault - they needed to be dipped in ink continuously. A French person, M. Bion, developed what's often referred to as the 'first fountain pen' in 1702. However, the implement was prone to blotting and leakage and it was only improved upon in 1809 when Peregrin Williamson unveiled his patented design in the USA. John Jacob Parker created a 'self-filling' fountain pen in 1831 but the first practical design is attributed to Lewis Waterman, another American, who filed his patent in 1884. You can find today's most luxurious fountain pens from brands such as Waldmann, Porsche Design and Montegrappa at Penoblo alongside beautiful stationery and office accessories that have been carefully selected to complement them.
The ballpoint pen was introduced in the early 1900s and contemporary writing instruments like the rollerball pen came a number of decades later in the 1980s. By the 1920s, a German company called Pelikan was gaining widespread recognition for its pens, the first of which appeared on the market in 1929. The brand is known for exclusive writing instruments made to exacting standards from 925 sterling silver and other quality materials. Of course, a fine pen requires the right setting, and pen holders, pencil cases, trays, and desk pads from leading brands like Faber-Castell, El Casco and Tony Perotti are the ideal solution.
Pencils are universally popular, and they're used by everyone from schoolchildren and students to office managers, artists, drafters and architects. Discover a beautiful selection from Graf von Faber-Castell or explore the contemporary lines of the Hugo Boss range. The discovery of graphite in the 1500s signalled a new era for this versatile writing instrument and by the 19th century, wood-encased pencils were widely available. Create a fully co-ordinated desk with pencils, rollerballs, ballpoint pens, fountain pens, and exclusive office equipment that reflects your unique style and personality.
Why writing is as important as ever
Although we live in an age where technology seems to reign, many of us prefer to use luxury writing instruments when a more personal touch is required. After all, you can't convey the same level of feeling in a computer document that you can with a beautifully written note in an ink that can evoke a certain emotion - for example, green ink adds a touch of playfulness to party invitations or letters to younger friends, orange looks bright, modern and festive, and pink and lavender are romantic and feminine. Opt for a refined, classic look in professional settings; doctors, barristers, architects, and bank managers can choose black or indigo for professional letters or when a signature is required, and red when important details need to be underlined.
It's not only important letters and documents that benefit from the use of exclusive writing instruments. Calligraphers can create stunning pieces thanks to a vast range of different strength nibs in gold or stainless steel, while artists might opt for pencils in every imaginable thickness and hardness. Drafters, students, businessmen and women, artists and people from every walk of life create the right impression every day with beautiful writing instruments and exclusive office accessories from Penoblo.
Why do you need elegant office equipment?
It's quite simple really - choose premium quality office accessories and they won't let you down. Unlike less expensive alternatives that quickly wear out, break or lose their glossy 'brand new' looks, luxury office equipment and stationery is designed to last. Our range includes everything you need from day to day including:
Tools
Accessories
Complete your desk upgrade with complementary items like scissors, magnifying glasses, and holders for everything from paper clips and sticky notes to your spare reading glasses. Not only will you enjoy a pleasurable working environment with a selection of exclusive office accessories, clients and visitors will feel confident in your professionalism and attention to detail.
An introduction to our favourite office accessories
Desk pads
Why do you need a desk pad? If you work directly on the surface of your desk you're risking scratching and staining. Furthermore, it's not the ideal writing surface, and papers can slip and slide at inopportune moments. A beautiful and hard-wearing desk pad will protect your work surface and provide you with a comfortable writing space that's resilient and non-slip. Fine leather desk mats from brands like El Casco and Graf von Faber-Castell set the tone and add a level of professionalism to home offices or your place of business. Explore our wide range of exclusive desk pads and transform your office in an instant.
Pen holders
A good pen holder is one of the most important pieces of office equipment you can invest in. Choose eye-catching holders that are both functional and ornamental and give your luxury writing instruments the home they deserve. Graf von Faber-Castell's leather pencil pot, an aesthetically pleasing piece with three separate compartments, perhaps? Or maybe a solid and worthy holder such El Casco's magnificent 23-carat gold pen holder or its solid chrome pencil tray for your most exclusive items? And, for those days when you want to carry your favourite luxury writing instruments to meetings or conferences, how about one of Tony Perotti's classic pen cases in sumptuous vegetal leather? Classic style pots, colourful contemporary pieces, leather cases, or quirky one-of-a-kind style pen holders like the adorable elephant family from El Casco; choose pen holders that you're going to love to look at every day.
Desk accessory sets
Luxurious desk accessory sets like those from Graf von Faber-Castell contain all you need for a truly harmonious look. With made-in-Germany quality and outstanding design details, these elegant sets are functional as well as fashionable. Each of our beautiful desk accessory sets contains a desk pad, notebook holder, pen holder and letter opener and you can add complementary pieces from the Graf von Faber-Castell range at your convenience. Any of these elegant sets would make a wonderful gift for someone special and they're suitable for all types of celebrations, including birthdays, Bar Mitzvahs, anniversaries and retirements.
Some of our favourite luxury desk tools
Hole punches
The hole punch is an essential office accessory that enables you to prepare documents and letters for storage in files and folders. However, hole punches can be beautiful as well as functional - just look at our outstanding range of El Casco hole punches in 23-carat gold plate or polished chrome. Whether you prefer classic lines like the aptly named 'Klassich' or contemporary styles like the brand's Modern chrome hole punch, these beautiful pieces will add a dash of flair and elegance to your office.
Staplers
Everyone deserves to own a good stapler and ours are some of the very best. After all, why settle for anything less than perfection, when you can transform the way you staple documents and papers with amazing pieces from El Casco, fashioned from old gun barrels? And, like all of our exclusive pieces for your workplace and home office, our staplers make great gifts.
Letter openers
Don't run the risk of tearing important letters or documents - choose an elegant and effective letter opener from our comprehensive collection of exclusive stationery and office equipment. Some of the most exciting include the pleasingly solid classic letter opener in 23-carat gold plate or chrome from El Casco or Graf von Faber-Castell's outstanding range of leather-trimmed openers. Looking for a letter opener to complement your favourite pencil or rollerball? The sleek Tango letter opener from Waldmann is a beautiful piece crafted from sterling silver and it's also engravable.
Get to know our brands
We only stock exclusive office accessories from leading brands, mainly from Germany and Italy, that are renowned for quality, excellence and innovation.
El Casco
Founded in 1920, this exclusive German brand originally manufactured high precision revolvers that were exported around the globe. A victim of the Great Depression, El Casco diversified its range in 1934, when production of its iconic M-5 stapler began. Today they produce some of the world's finest office tools and desk accessories including some made with old, re-purposed gun barrels. Exquisite, modern, and elegant, El Casco staplers, letter openers and pen holders are finished in polished chrome or 23-carat gold plating, and the staplers are hand-assembled from individually numbered precision tooled components. Desk pads are made from premium grade vegetal tanned leather.
Tony Perotti
An Italian family-run brand that creates handcrafted classic leather pen cases and holders that are both useful and stylish. Each item is a true one-of-a-kind, crafted from leather that has been vegetal-tanned by hand to reveal the full beauty of the material.
Graf von Faber-Castell
The luxury German brand is probably best known as the world's first wooden pencil producer and discerning customers can still choose unique pens and pencils fashioned from precious wood and other premium materials. Team these exclusive writing instruments with pen holders and letter openers in highly polished chrome with leather trim and elegant leather notebook holders and desk mats. As well as superbly designed individual pieces, Graf von Faber-Castell makes luxurious office accessory sets that perfectly illustrate the brand's commitment to contemporary elegance and overall quality.
Reasons to invest in exclusive office equipment
There are so many reasons for choosing luxurious accessories for your office or as gifts for your family and friends. They're:
- Stylish and professional
- Hardworking and durable
- Exclusive and unique
- A reflection of your good taste