# Luxury Biker Pens The 'Varius Peter Marino' Pens are Topped by a Skull and Covered in Leather By Joey Haar | Published 2017-08-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/varius-peter-marino References: [archinect](https://archinect.com/news/article/150025097/in-leather-as-always-peter-marino-designs-a-pen) & [forbes](https://www.forbes.com/sites/nancyolson/2017/08/26/what-architect-peter-marino-designs-besides-buildings/#2c9e32e14beb) One wouldn't expect bikers to be particularly concerned with penmanship, but the Varius Peter Marino special edition and limited edition pens from Caran d'Ache are the writing implements bikers might use if they were. The luxurious pens are strapped with leather exteriors and one is capped by a [silver skull](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wesn-scrimshaw-henry-collection), referencing the tough aesthetic of biker gangs. There are two version of the Varius Peter Marino: the special edition and the limited edition. The special edition is the more elaborate of the two. Its cap is a silver and rhodium-plated skull with black eyes made out of onyx. Both the special and limited edition pens are covered in supple leather. The limited edition is the more customizable of the two, available as a [fountain pen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith7-desk-pen), rollerball pen, or [ballpoint pen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolen). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Writing Instruments:** The trend of luxury writing instruments featuring unique and extravagant designs. - **Biker-inspired Luxury Goods:** The trend of incorporating biker aesthetics into high-end products, catering to a niche audience. - **Customizable Limited Editions:** The trend of offering limited edition products with customizable options to enhance personalization. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Goods:** The luxury goods industry can explore opportunities to create more unique writing instruments targeting niche markets. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can collaborate with writing instrument brands to create biker-inspired luxury accessories, expanding their product offerings. - **Stationery:** The stationery industry can tap into the trend by offering customizable limited edition pens, attracting collectors and enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Premium Ballpoint Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starwalker-blackcosmos.md) - [Sports Car-Inspired Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/montblanc-great-characters-enzo-ferrari-pens.md) - [Luxurious Writing Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/writing-instruments.md) - [Superhero Luxury Fountain Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superhero-fountain-pen.md) - [Engine-Inspired Desk Pen Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piston-pens.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Pen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flash.md) - [Sculptural Writing Piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sterling-silver-penis-pen.md) - [Miniature Heritage-Inspired Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/montblanc-baby-pens.md) - [Elevated Ballpoint Pen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperlux-studio.md)