Laban was established in Houtong, Taiwan, founded in 1981, by John Hu and his brother, who initially focused on crafting silver-plated and rhodium-plated writing instruments. They create high-quality writing instruments with exquisite and unique designs that mix various cultures and religions. Laban believes that "the intention of making a pen is close to the palm of the writer, and using a pen is about conveying thoughts. A pen is a tool. But, what we write, is the affection that modern technology cannot translate"