# Industry-Specific Fountain Pens ENSSO Boasts a Fountain Pen Design for Architects & Engineers By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-02-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fountain-pen-design References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2072772343/escala-scale-ruler-fountain-pen/description) & [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/02/19/escala-scale-ruler-fountain-pen-ensso-design/) A ruler and fountain pen design are launched on Kickstarter by Los Angeles-based creative studio ENSSO. The slick product is specifically targeted at individuals who are in the architect or engineer profession. Dubbed 'Escala,' the duo is specifically designed to offer functionality, precision and satisfy the whims and styles of creatives. The ruler boasts a 12-graded metric and imperial scales. The body of the ruler and fountain pen design is made from a solid block of space-grade aluminum, rendering Escala extremely durable, hassle-free and minimalist. The pen is manufactured by Peter Bock Co. and features a German nib which is available in fine, medium, and broad sizes. In addition, the fountain pen fits inside of the ruler, allowing individuals to effortlessly transport the instruments without worry of misplacement. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Industry-specific Fountain Pens:** Designing fountain pens that meet the specific needs of various industries, offering professionals precise and functional tools to enhance their creativity. - **Space-grade Aluminum Products:** Creating products made from space-grade aluminum that are durable, hassle-free and minimalist, offering consumers long-lasting, high-quality items. - **Functional Product Design:** Designing products that are not merely stylish, but serve a specific function, emphasizing the importance of pairing form and function. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture Industry:** Creating custom-made fountain pens that meet the unique needs of architects, designers, and engineers, providing innovative tools that enhance their work. - **Engineering Industry:** Developing fountain pens designed to provide engineers with precise and functional instruments for technical drawings, blueprints, and sketches, enabling them to bring their ideas to life. - **Stationery and Writing Industry:** Designing functional and stylish desk accessories that have a variety of applications, offering high-quality products that appeal to the tastes of creatives and professionals alike. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elevated Ballpoint Pen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperlux-studio.md) - [Ceremonious Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aestus-signature-pen.md) - [Luxurious Writing Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/writing-instruments.md) - [Three-in-One Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tp-pen.md) - [Transparent Fountain Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maze.md) - [Minimalist Stainless Steel Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uno-xl-stainless-steel-pen-for-pilots-hitecc-refills.md) - [Minimalist Floating Pen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulse-pen.md) - [Striking Writing Tool Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith7-desk-pen.md) - [Dental Instrument-Inspired Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handwriting-tool.md)