A birthday, a mark of recognition, a turning point in life or in one’s career… Some moments call not for a gift, but for a symbol. A presence. The Sculpted Pen by Forest Audiard was born of this desire to render a gesture eternal. Thegesture of writing. Of transmitting. Of signing a thought.
“A pen is an extension of the self. It transforms an idea into a trace, an emotion into a letter, a memory into a story.”— Sébastien Forest
The Sculpted Pen doesn’t imitate. It reveals.
Its singular form is directly sculpted from the hand imprint of its future owner. It is the cap—not the writing body—that bears the imprint. A deliberate choice, preserving the ergonomics of the gesture while anchoring the object in the realm of transmission.
“Writing with a pen sculpted on someone else's hand would be uncomfortable. So we placed the imprint on the cap. That’s where memory lives.”
— Michel Audiard
At the crossroads of elegance and emotion, this one-of-a-kind pen naturally finds its place in life’s defining moments:
Each piece is cast in bronze in our art foundry in the heart of Loire Valley, in France, then chiseled and polished by hand, following the rules of the craft. It may be presented on its base or within a bespoke case, depending on the giver’s intention.
“The Sculpted Pen is a tribute to the intelligence of the gesture. To the beauty of intent. It is a piece to be lived, and a piece of memory.”
— Sébastien Forest
A pen like this is never forgotten — because it resembles no other.
It doesn’t merely sign a document — it signs a relationship, a transition, a mark of respect.
It is offered to honor a rare connection, to commemorate a defining moment, or to leave a trace of gratitude.
Because ultimately, it is not a pen. It is an experience to live or offer.
It is a sculpture.
It is a tribute.
It is a bond engraved in matter.
A Sculpted Pen by Forest Audiard. Sculpted from a real hand imprint, it is both deeply personal and rich in meaning. It embodies gratitude, esteem, and transmission.
Yes. The cap holds the sculpted imprint, while the body of the pen is fully functional. It writes with the fluidity and elegance of a fine writing instrument.
No. While we’d be delighted to welcome you at our art foundry in Rochecorbon, Touraine, we can also arrange imprint sessions anywhere in France — and even abroad if needed. That moment, too, becomes a memory in its own right.