Our Story
a friendship forged in passion for writing instruments
Our journey began with friendship, forged through shared experiences at pen shows. Beyond the commercial side, these events brought us closer to the community, allowing us to meet, form connections, and build lasting relationships. It was at the **London Pen Show in October 2022** when I first met **Emy from Pen Venture** in person. While we both knew of each other’s work in the industry, that moment in London sparked deeper conversations about our vision for the future.
We quickly realized how much we had in common—our passion for pen design, the drive behind our businesses, and the shared belief that we could take our brands to the next level. Countless conversations followed, often about our strengths and weaknesses. Emy, being a perfectionist, offered insights into improving **Gravitas Pens' logistics and order processing**—areas where I knew we could do better. These exchanges helped shape what was to come.
The turning point happened at the **Dutch Pen Show in 2023**, where a late-night conversation at the bar solidified our future collaboration. Emy and I spent the entire night discussing how we could work together to elevate Gravitas to the next level. That’s where I’ll pass it over to Emy to tell the next part of our story.
**"Hello everyone, Emy here!**
Yes, Ben and I stayed up all night at the Dutch Pen Show, talking through our ideas, and we were both exhausted the next day—but it was worth it! That night, I invited Ben to visit us in Romania and see how we operate at Pen Venture. A few months later, Ben made the trip, and I showed him our entire process, our team, and our country. By the end of the visit, we both knew we had to start working together.
I wanted to demonstrate the systems and procedures we had refined over the past five years. Soon after, we began retailing **Gravitas writing instruments**, and you—our loyal customers—experienced the results firsthand. Many of you reading this have already enjoyed Gravitas pens delivered by **DHL Express**, reaching you in just three days, packaged with care and supported by after-sales service.
And now, we’re excited to announce the next chapter of our journey. **Gravitas Pens** will be fulfilled directly from **physical stock at Pen Venture**, adhering to our high standards and streamlined processes. With our **new integrated platform**, ordering your favorite Gravitas pens and accessories will be smoother than ever.
Moving forward, Ben will focus on research, development, and manufacturing, while the Pen Venture team will ensure that everything runs seamlessly—from order fulfillment to customer service. We apologize for any challenges you’ve faced along the way, and we are committed to continually improving. With each pen, each solution, and each moment, we aim to be the best version of ourselves—bringing you the finest writing instruments.
Thank you for being a part of our journey ! ... the best is yet to come
Our journey began with friendship, forged through shared experiences at pen shows. Beyond the commercial side, these events brought us closer to the community, allowing us to meet, form connections, and build lasting relationships. It was at the **London Pen Show in October 2022** when I first met **Emy from Pen Venture** in person. While we both knew of each other’s work in the industry, that moment in London sparked deeper conversations about our vision for the future.
We quickly realized how much we had in common—our passion for pen design, the drive behind our businesses, and the shared belief that we could take our brands to the next level. Countless conversations followed, often about our strengths and weaknesses. Emy, being a perfectionist, offered insights into improving **Gravitas Pens' logistics and order processing**—areas where I knew we could do better. These exchanges helped shape what was to come.
The turning point happened at the **Dutch Pen Show in 2023**, where a late-night conversation at the bar solidified our future collaboration. Emy and I spent the entire night discussing how we could work together to elevate Gravitas to the next level. That’s where I’ll pass it over to Emy to tell the next part of our story.
**"Hello everyone, Emy here!**
Yes, Ben and I stayed up all night at the Dutch Pen Show, talking through our ideas, and we were both exhausted the next day—but it was worth it! That night, I invited Ben to visit us in Romania and see how we operate at Pen Venture. A few months later, Ben made the trip, and I showed him our entire process, our team, and our country. By the end of the visit, we both knew we had to start working together.
I wanted to demonstrate the systems and procedures we had refined over the past five years. Soon after, we began retailing **Gravitas writing instruments**, and you—our loyal customers—experienced the results firsthand. Many of you reading this have already enjoyed Gravitas pens delivered by **DHL Express**, reaching you in just three days, packaged with care and supported by after-sales service.
And now, we’re excited to announce the next chapter of our journey. **Gravitas Pens** will be fulfilled directly from **physical stock at Pen Venture**, adhering to our high standards and streamlined processes. With our **new integrated platform**, ordering your favorite Gravitas pens and accessories will be smoother than ever.
Moving forward, Ben will focus on research, development, and manufacturing, while the Pen Venture team will ensure that everything runs seamlessly—from order fulfillment to customer service. We apologize for any challenges you’ve faced along the way, and we are committed to continually improving. With each pen, each solution, and each moment, we aim to be the best version of ourselves—bringing you the finest writing instruments.
Thank you for being a part of our journey ! ... the best is yet to come