David Oscarson (born 1966) is an American sculptor known for his elaborate, eponymous fountain pen designs.
David Oscarson | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Sculpture, Pen design |
| Website | davidoscarson |
Oscarson grew up in Stockholm, Sweden.[1] He began his career in the diamond business and later worked in the retail industry, but started his luxury pen company to 'create something beautiful that would last for generations'.[2][3]
Career
editHe began creating luxury fountain pens in 2000 when he released the Henrik Wigstrom Trophy pen collection.[4] Among the numerous historical figures honored with Oscarson designs is Alexander Fleming, the Scottish bacteriologist best known for discovering penicillin.[5]
Oscarson pens are unique in part because of the combination of design and materials that include 18-karat gold, .925 sterling silver, and hard enamel.[6] Some design techniques prove to be incredibly intricate and time-consuming. The Koi collection uses hand-rendered guilloché and hard enamel and the pen components are fired in a furnace at temperatures exceeding 1,000 °F, fusing the enamel to the metal and forming a layer of glass.[4] Oscarson personally designs the entire Collection, incorporating precision and artistic mastery of his British goldsmiths and silversmiths.[7]
Personal life
editOscarson lives in Wildwood, Missouri.[8] He is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and one collection, The Tree of Life, has reference to Biblical and Book of Mormon imagery.[9]
References
edit- ^ Schrappen, Colleen. "Write on: Pen enthusiasts convene in St. Louis for second annual show", St. Louis Post-Dispatch, 21 June 2019. Retrieved on 10 March 2020.
- ^ Infanger, Garrick. "David Oscarson: Craftsmanship", The Krakens, 16 February 2016. Retrieved on 10 March 2020.
- ^ Couture, Denise. "For Writers and Other Connoisseurs, Indulging a Passion for Pens", The New York Times, 18 December 1999. Retrieved on 10 March 2020.
- ^ a b Olson, Nancy. "Symbol Of Love And Luck In A David Oscarson Pen", Forbes, 17 July 2017. Retrieved on 10 March 2020.
- ^ Bell, Rebekah. "David Oscarson’s Newest Pen Honors the Pioneer of Penicillin", Robb Report, 20 May 2015. Retrieved on 10 March 2020.
- ^ Erickson, Jim. "Wildwood resident creates pens that are far from ordinary", West Newsmagazine, 3 June 2019. Retrieved on 10 March 2020.
- ^ Kolodny, Lora and Wehrum, Kasey. "Stylish Stylus", Inc. Magazine, 1 December 2005. Retrieved on 10 March 2020.
- ^ Hollerbach, Bryan A. "Mightier Than The Sword", Ladue News, 21 June 2018. Retrieved on 10 March 2020.
- ^ Nelson, Glen. "Perfect Penmanship", Glimpses, February 2009. Retrieved on 10 March 2020.