Prestigious Leonardo "Audace" Art Nouveau red - Gold pen

Leonardo “Audace” Gilding – Art Nouveau

Leonardo presents a new collection crafted from ebonite, a special limited edition that features 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.

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

Exceptional masterpieces of design and functionality – this is how one can define the Leonardo Officina Italiana brand in a nutshell.

Drawing from deep historical roots and utilizing the latest technologies, Leonardo has created unique constructions and mechanisms. Their fountain pens combine craftsmanship and 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 craftsmanship, Ciro Matrone wove skill and family bonds into the fabric of Italian design.

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

Master craftsmanship: Leonardo’s exclusivity

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

Leonardo’s research involves exclusive collaborations in selecting stunning 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.