No. 38

Indian rosewood gives No. 38 a character built on restraint rather than ornament. Its deep brown tones shift subtly with the light, revealing fine natural variations in the grain while preserving an overall sense of visual calm. The wood carries its own complexity, so the design deliberately avoids unnecessary decoration and allows the material itself to remain the dominant element.

The body and cap are individually turned and shaped by hand, then progressively refined through sanding and polishing to achieve a smooth, tactile surface while retaining the natural character of the wood. Rather than creating an artificial high-gloss shell, the finish is intended to preserve the warmth and immediacy of Indian rosewood, allowing the piece to feel unmistakably wooden in the hand.

Its proportions follow a clean, balanced geometry, with the transition between cap, body, and brushed metal section kept deliberately precise. The cooler tone of the metal introduces a controlled contrast to the warmth of the rosewood, giving the pen a contemporary, almost architectural presence without disturbing its understated character.

No. 38 is fitted with a Bock No. 6 nib and a Schmidt K5 converter, combining the individuality of a handmade wooden body with proven writing components designed for everyday reliability. Every piece is assembled and finished individually, meaning that the grain, tonal variation, and subtle details of the wood remain unique to that particular fountain pen.

The result is a writing instrument defined by proportion, material, and quiet precision rather than excess, restrained enough for daily use, yet distinctive enough to remain unmistakably its own object.