Stabilo
German pen maker from Heroldsberg near Nuremberg, known for the Stabilo Boss highlighter.
The company began as a pencil factory in Nuremberg and later took the name Schwan-Stabilo after the swan in its emblem. Stabilo was originally a coloured pencil for draughtsmen.
The Stabilo Boss of 1971 became one of the world’s best-selling highlighters, and the Point 88 of 1977 a common fineliner. The pens are known for their strong colours.
The flat shape of the Stabilo Boss.
The hexagonal striped body of the Point 88.