Blooming Innovation: Leonardo's Power of Flower Collection & Future Plans with Salvatore Matrone | Ep. 78

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In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Salvatore Matrone, CEO of Leonardo Fountain Pens, about their latest release, The Power of Flower collection. This stunning new collection features three vibrant colors: Dalia Eveline, Sakura, and Fiordalisso Blue, all crafted from unique materials provided by Jonathon Brooks of the Carolina Pen Company. Salvatore shared insights into the strong partnership he has with Jonathon and the incredible success they’ve had working together on these beautiful pens.

We also discussed the Radius brand, Leonardo's sub-brand, and Salvatore's exciting vision for its future. The Radius line recently introduced three new models, again using Brooks' materials, and Salvatore revealed that they’re working on a new flex nib and plans for a larger Radius model in the future.

Joining us as a co-host for this episode was Lori Tata, who made a fantastic contribution to the discussion, providing valuable insights and adding depth to the conversation. In addition, Joost shared some exciting new arrivals, including the Pelikan Edelstein Apricot Achat, which is now in stock, as well as the beautiful new Sailor Kyoto Garden pens. These pens come in two new colors— Isho and Nishiki Goi— featuring stunning red and yellow hues with gold-plated trims. Tune in to hear all about Leonardo’s creative journey, their collaboration with Jonathon Brooks, what’s next for the Radius brand, and the latest additions to Joost’s collection, with Lori Tata’s fantastic input throughout!