The name Stipula alludes to the straw that the ancient Romans used to break as a sign of acceptance of an obligation. Stipula is thus synonymous with commitment to creating the best of the best. Faithful to the traditions of the Florentine craftsmen, Stipula has succeeded in uniting ancient techniques with modern technology to create writing instruments of superb workmanship. Excellence in engineering and design, as well as a unique production philosophy, make the Stipula pen a collector’s item, the value of which transcends the present to draw force and harmony from the past.
The Stipula brand reflects the culture of both its founder and the region where it came to life. Stipula's mission is closely linked to the Florentine Renaissance-- the period of cultural and artistic development in Florence beginning at the end of the 12th century that then spread to the rest of Italy and Europe. During the Renaissance, a new approach to life led to the flourishment of humanistic studies and the fine arts. The beginning of the Renaissance also led to the rediscovery of classic Latin and Greek writings that subsequently encouraged a series of new studies and inventions during the next century. The philosophy of the Renaissance put man at the center of the universe: man was the maker of his own destiny.
During the Florentine Renaissance the nobles of the city, the Medici family, patronized and sustained numerous artists. Today Florence still has a hidden culture that many tourists - and also many natives - don't know about. This culture consists in the continued practice of the Renaissance techniques that have been passed down from generation to generation. Sculptors, miniature artists, chiselers, and the like are becoming more and more rare but they still thrive in the city. They live in another time and have dedicated their entire lives to carry on the tradition of these dying trades, hoping to tell their unique stories and show their creations.
Stipula's mission is to give a voice to the Florentine ingenuity.
