The name Skaban reaches back to the ancient Proto-Germanic root skabaną — “to scrape, to shave.” From this word comes today’s shave and shavings — the delicate curls of wood that fall away as a craftsman works the lathe.

For me, these shavings are not waste. They are traces of creation, proof of the hand that shapes raw material into something lasting. Every pen, every brush, every piece we make carries this heritage of careful, human work.

Skaban is more than a name. It is a reminder that true beauty lies in craft, in patience, and in the timeless dialogue between maker, material, and hand.