Elegant Leonardo "Audace" Art Nouveau black - GOLD pen, limited version

Leonardo “Audace” Gilding – Art Nouveau

Leonardo presents a new collection crafted from ebonite, a special limited edition that employs one of the oldest and most fascinating techniques used in the world of writing instruments, gilding, in this case of Italian origin.
Previous editions showcased French gilding and Art Deco-style decoration. For the latest “Audace,” we chose to highlight the Art Nouveau movement, also known as Liberty or Jugendstil in Germany and Switzerland.

The meaning of the word Audace: This term is closely related to our productive and creative work, embodying creativity and the courage to break conventions, while maintaining a strong connection to the roots of the country that hosts and inspires us—Italy.

Gilding is soft and elegant, featuring a large wave motif “Ondona”.

Incredible masterpieces of design and functionality – this is how Leonardo Officina Italiana can be summed up.

Drawing from deep historical roots and utilizing the latest technologies, Leonardo has created unique constructions and mechanisms. Their fountain pens combine craftsmanship, a testament to heritage, with cutting-edge innovations, ensuring unparalleled writing experiences. Each creation balances elegance with advanced performance, transcending the role of a mere tool to become a work of art, symbolizing an era of passion and dedication.

Family craftsmanship

With half a century dedicated to the art of writing instruments, Ciro Matrone infused Leonardo Officina Italiana with a tradition enriched by innovation.

From his pivotal role in founding Delta in 1982, to mentoring young talents and guiding his children, Salvatore and Mariafrancesca, towards mastery of craftsmanship, Ciro Matrone wove skill and family bonds into the fabric of Italian design.

This living heritage is expressed in the innovative “scriptorium,” where each piece is a chapter of history and innovation, crafted with love and dedication.

Master craftsmanship: Leonardo’s exclusivity

Discover the luxurious accessories of Leonardo Officina Italiana, where each pen is a tribute to their refined mastery and the use of rare raw materials. Internal mechanisms developed in laboratories guarantee smoothness, precision, and durability.

Leonardo’s research includes exclusive collaborations in selecting extraordinarily beautiful resins and high-quality ebonite, creating unique textures.

The combination of these materials with craftsmanship innovation makes each fountain pen a true work of art as well as a functional writing instrument.