David Oscarson Limited Editions

“The biggest challenge today is helping people remember what a signature means; that it is an extension of one’s self,” says Oscarson. “. . . old-fashioned maybe, but much richer, and in my mind, much more rewarding.” He takes this mindful approach to the production of his pens. The use of hand-rendered guilloche and enamel, traditional art forms also seen in watchmaking, are emblematic of the brand, and Oscarson takes great care in keeping their quality pure. He makes it eminently clear that the metal parts of his pens are quilloche, as opposed to stamped, since the resulting pattern reflects light in just the right way. Similarly, Oscarson uses exclusive enameling techniques to enrobe his pens as opposed to more cost-effective methods whose results do not meet his standards. “My favorite part of the business,” he shares, “is seeing an idea or concept become a real, ‘living’ thing.”