# Timeless Greek-Inspired Pens The ITALIA Fountain Pen is Made from Solid Aluminum and Titanium By Grace Mahas | Published 2019-07-09 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italia-fountain-pen References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2072772343/italia-fountain-pen?ref=discovery_newest) & [ensso](https://www.ensso.com/) ENSSO, a design brand based in Los Angeles, California, has recently unveiled it's newest writing utensil -- the ITALIA Fountain Pen. This timeless and well-crafted pen was inspired by a classic Italian pen design and features Greek artwork on the barrel. The pen comes in two designs: 'Greek Key' or '3 Stripes.' The [minimalistic pen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulse-pen) can be made from space-grade Matte Black Aluminum, Raw Brass, or [Grade-5 Titanium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolen) for a durable and bespoke writing utensil. The nib of the pen is equipped with a German-made #6 nib by Bock and can be made from either polished stainless steel or black lacquered, depending on preference. The ITALIA Fountain Pen includes an ink converter and also fits a standard international cartridge. The pen is available on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uno-xl-stainless-steel-pen-for-pilots-hitecc-refills) for $49 USD. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Greek-inspired Design:** Opportunity for companies to incorporate Greek-inspired design into their products or services. - **Durable Bespoke Writing Utensils:** Potential for businesses to offer custom-made and durable writing utensils in a variety of materials. - **Crowdfunding for Product Launches:** Opportunities for startups and small businesses to launch and fund their products through websites such as Kickstarter. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Stationery and Office Supplies:** Incorporating Greek-inspired design elements into stationery and office supplies may appeal to customers who value aesthetics and sophistication. - **Luxury Goods:** Durable bespoke writing utensils made with premium materials may appeal to upscale customers who seek unique and high-end products. - **Crowdfunding Platforms:** Opportunities for crowdfunding platforms to cater to businesses that want to launch and fund their own products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Stainless Steel Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uno-xl-stainless-steel-pen-for-pilots-hitecc-refills.md) - [Elevated Ballpoint Pen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperlux-studio.md) - [Machined Metallic Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-pen.md) - [Luxurious Writing Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/writing-instruments.md) - [Ceremonious Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aestus-signature-pen.md) - [Superhero Luxury Fountain Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superhero-fountain-pen.md) - [Modular EDC Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocketink-titanium-pocket-pen.md) - [Performance-Driven Pen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p3n-pen.md) - [Featherweight Writing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/typec-ultra.md)