Leonardo Officina Italiana
Top Selling Leonardo Officina Italiana Fountain Pens
About the Leonardo Officina Italiana Brand
Leonardo Officina Italiana is Italian craftsmanship with a vintage soul—a family tradition built on 45+ years of pen-making, blending old-world character with modern reliability. The Matrone family legacy runs deep: Ciro Matrone (who helped found Delta in 1982) passed his passion on to Salvatore and Mariafrancesca Matrone, founders of Leonardo Officina Italiana. Expect hand-selected materials like Italian resins, ebonite, celluloid, wood, and precious metals, plus fan-favorite lines like Momento Zero, Furore, and modern hits like Momento Zero Magico and Momento Zero Grande 2.0—all backed by Pen Chalet’s authorized dealer support and Leonardo’s lifetime guarantee
With more than 45 years of experience making pens, the Leonardo Officina Italiana pen company has been passed from father to son. A family tradition, Leonardo Officina Italiana is a forge, a laboratory and production facility where experience and craftsmanship meet to give life to the pleasure of writing.
Hand made in Italy uses quality materials to create fine writing instruments that are pleasure to use. Drawing from a look back in the past to the vintage style, Leonardo Officina Italiana has achieved the balance between design, craftsmanship and research.
Today Leonardo Officina Italiana focuses on vintage character using old loading systems, materials and techniques that once characterized the craftsmanship of industry. The result is fine pens that have warmth that only passion can give. Choose from a wide selection of nib sizes using high quality materials in both steel nibs and gold nibs.
Using materials that are unique, exclusive and hand selected, such as ebonite, celluloid, wood, special resins and precious metals. Each are selected with a vintage imprint for an exceptional writing experience.
Each Leonardo Officina Italiana writing instrument is guaranteed for life.
Leonardo Officina Italiana Pen FAQs
What is Leonardo Officina Italiana?
Leonardo Officina Italiana is an Italian pen company focused on vintage-inspired design, craftsmanship, and writing instruments made with premium materials.
Who founded Leonardo Officina Italiana?
Leonardo Officina Italiana was founded by Salvatore Matrone and Mariafrancesca Matrone, continuing a family tradition in pen craftsmanship.
Is Leonardo connected to Delta pens?
Leonardo’s heritage is closely tied to the Matrone family; Ciro Matrone (associated with founding Delta in 1982) is part of the family tradition behind Leonardo.
Where are Leonardo Officina Italiana pens made?
Leonardo Officina Italiana pens are handmade in Italy.
What materials are Leonardo pens made from?
Materials vary by model, but Leonardo commonly uses hand-selected options like Italian resins, ebonite, celluloid, wood, and precious metals.
What are the most popular Leonardo pen collections?
Popular collections include Momento Zero and Furore, plus newer favorites like Momento Zero Magico and Momento Zero Grande (availability varies by retailer and release).
Do Leonardo fountain pens come in limited editions or collaborations?
Yes. Leonardo releases limited editions and collaboration sets, which can include special materials, trims, and bundled items depending on the edition.
What filling systems do Leonardo fountain pens use?
It depends on the model. Leonardo emphasizes vintage character and may use different filling systems (such as cartridge/converter or piston-style mechanisms). Check the specific product listing for details.
What nib options do Leonardo fountain pens come with?
Nib options vary by model and edition. Many Leonardo collections offer stainless steel nibs, and some editions offer gold nib upgrades—check the product page for available sizes and materials.
Do Leonardo pens come with a warranty or guarantee?
Leonardo writing instruments are often described as guaranteed for life (review the included terms for coverage and exclusions).
How do I choose between Momento Zero, Momento Zero Magico, and Momento Zero Grande?
Choose Momento Zero for a classic, well-balanced vintage profile, Magico if you want a different mechanism/feel within the line, and Grande if you prefer a larger pen. Compare size, filling system, and nib choices in each listing.
How do I clean and maintain a Leonardo fountain pen?
Flush the pen with cool water when switching inks or if flow becomes dry. Let it fully dry before refilling, and clean more often if you use shimmering or highly saturated inks.
Pen Chalet is an Authorized Dealer of Leonardo Officina Italiana pens and writing instruments.
Country: Italy
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Amazing!
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This is a really nice pen. I love all of the colors in the resin, and I am a huge Jonathan Brooks fan. I purchased a pen from Jonathan before he began collaborating with several well known pen companies. My only complaint here is that the resin is really thin so you can see through to the inner workings of the pen. I was hoping it would be a little less transparent. Also, the value through Pen Chalet was great, but I am not sure I would have bought this at full price.
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This is an amazing pen- like nearly all Leonardo fountain pens, they write buttery smooth and has a decent heft which makes writing a lovely experience
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I love this pen. It is visually striking and offers a great writing experience. I would have prefered a darker, more vibrant color of ink.
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Absolutely love this pen. It has a beautiful green gold swirl and a brown gold swirl that just pops on the white. And, of course, the Leonardo nib is smooth as glass. At this price point it is a steal.
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Let me start by saying, this is my first Leonardo fountain pen and I couldn’t be happier with it. So much in fact, that I’ve purchased (3) more very special Leonardo’s since. The Jonathan Brooks resin is absolutely stunning and the fit, finish and function of this pen is top tier. Packaging & presentation of this set is also MUCH more than one would expect for a fountain pen in this price range. The only negative for me on this purchase (and it’s not a deal killer) is the ink that comes packaged with the pen. The ink doesn’t flow quite as smoothly as I would have hoped due to the excessive amount of shimmer it contains. I addition, although the ink is a very attractive color when it’s still wet, it dries to a highly reflective gold which to me doesn’t seem to follow the Bengal Tiger theme very well. If you like a very sparkly gold ink, you’ll love it but I’m not a fan of the ink. That being said, I bought this set for the Leonardo pen and I have no regrets. I’ll eventually be filling it with another type of ink as this pen will stay in my collection long term.
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This Leonardo Bengal Tiger set is beautiful, feels great in the hand and writes smoothly and consistently. The Van Dieman's Bengal Tiger Blaze is a gorgeous ink. Pen Chalet is one of favorite fountain pen retailers. They have great deals and awesome customer service! Fast shipping, too!
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Beautifully matched set! Can’t. Go wrong with these two companies and PenChalet to bring them together!
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I told myself I was finished collecting pens. But the bug bit again. This pen is beautiful plus fills easily and writes very smoothly. No scratching on the paper. And it wasn't even quality paper,
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This incredibly beautiful fountain pen handles very nice in the hand. My Leonardo Officini Supernova came with a 1.1 stub nib and works wonderfully. The aesthetics are impressive and the pen is a joy to use. Another great selection from the fine people of Pen Chalet.
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This was awesome pen like it a lot and it was inked when I opened the package.
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My husband has really enjoys this fountain pen and has inked it. He really likes it.
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Absolutely a beautiful Pen. I love mine and the inknis perfect.
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I love my newest Leonardo x Wearingeul 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea! It writes so beautifully with a good flow with the Wearingeul ink. It's my favorite Leonardo! Pen Chalet has the best of everything fountain pens with the most amazing specials. Fast shipping, too! I love shopping from Pen Chalet!
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I fell in love with this boxed set! The Leonardo Moment Zero Luckbringer fountain pen is so wonderful! The ink flows nicely from the pen and it is an almost effortless experience. Glides on the paper and the Van Dieman's Liquid Luck ink is so beautiful with the gold shimmer. I am pleased with another Pen Chalet purchase!
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My most beautiful pen. I love Leonardos and was excited to pre-order this from one of my favorite shops. Great service from Pen Chalet as usual.
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I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE LEONARDO PENS, AND MY LOVELY GREEN LUCKBRINGER IS NO EXCEPTION. I realized that I didn't own a green Leonardo! How could this be? The ink is Lucious, and the little charm is delightful. Sometimes when I see a new Leonardo, I don't jump on the opportunity, and I miss out and fret about it. Lucky for me, I didn't hesitate this time and now I have a beautiful pen. The shimmer is mesmerizing, and I love the black and green combo, which reminds me of a dark forest. I have yet to be disappointed by a Leonardopen. I hope the pen, ink and charm bring me good luck!!
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I love this pen! It writes so beautifully, and as smooth as butter. And it holds a LOT of ink. It’s got a little bounce to the nib and I love it!
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Great fountain pen really like it. Writes smooth and it looks fantastic.
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Like this fountain pen a lot. It is so AWESOME to use and writes great.
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This pen is beautiful, and writes really smooth.
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Absolutely gorgeous pen with vibrant color. Smooth writing. A real pleasure to use.
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This set is just amazing. Made in heaven to honor the Bram Stoker book. The Leonardo Supernova pen has a very deep red color with a dark nib reminiscent of the Dracula outfit. I have the #1 of the pens and I’m deeply in gratitude to the Pen Chalet for looking for this one specially for me! Writes perfect and the nib just glides on the paper. The ink is the perfect match for the pen. Thanks Pen Chalet for all your help!
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What a wonderful pen! Great coloration!
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