Laban Laffit Pincay Jr Tribute Sterling Silver Limited Edition Rollerball
Some legends fill the record books. Others inspire what’s written next.
The Laban Laffit Pincay Jr. Tribute Pen marks the inaugural release in a celebrated series of rare, artisanal writing instruments honoring icons of horse racing. Produced as a custom order in 2009, with only a handful ever made and sold exclusively through the Santa Anita Thoroughbred Horse Racetrack gift shop, this pen is a true collector’s piece—rare, highly sought after, and infused with the spirit of sporting greatness.
Laffit Pincay Jr. was renowned for his immense strength, extraordinary stamina, and relentless dedication, amassing over 9,530 career wins. Famous for his powerful hand-riding finishes, he combined tactical patience with front-running dominance, particularly at California tracks. His legendary work ethic—often including 6:30 a.m. sauna routines to maintain his riding weight—set him apart as one of the sport’s most disciplined athletes.
Signature Elements of Pincay’s Riding Style:
- Powerful Finishes: Extracted maximum effort from his mounts in the final strides.
- Tactical Versatility: Expertly rated horses behind the pace or seized control at the front, as seen in his Kentucky Derby win aboard Swale.
- “Bulldog” Determination: Fought fiercely for position, never shying from tough, physical rides.
- Stamina & Dedication: Maintained a rigorous daily routine to stay at peak performance.
Career-Defining Achievements:
- Five-time Eclipse Award winner for Outstanding Jockey
- Triple Crown success: Three consecutive Belmont Stakes victories (1982–1984) and a Kentucky Derby win in 1984
- Record-breaker: First jockey to surpass $4 million in a single year (1973)
- Santa Anita dominance: Holder of the all-time wins record at Santa Anita Park
Every detail of the Tribute Pen reflects this remarkable legacy. Master artisans meticulously handcraft each pen, pairing traditional jewelry-making techniques with modern precision. The cap and barrel ends are turned from richly grained cocobolo wood, prized for its warmth and depth—evoking the polished leather and ambiance of the racetrack Pincay ruled for nearly four decades.
Solid sterling silver barrel and accents elevate the pen into a work of dimensional art. Using the ancient cire perdue (lost-wax casting) technique, artisans sculpt intricate wax models, which are then cast in sterling silver. The result is a raised, sculptural portrait of Laffit Pincay Jr.—his face and torso exquisitely detailed—brought to life with expert hand engraving and burin work, creating depth and nuance no machine can rival. Each time you hold the pen, new details reveal themselves beneath your fingertips.
Every component is hand-finished, polished, and assembled, then subjected to stringent quality checks to ensure lasting beauty and flawless performance.
Perfectly balanced and undeniably distinguished, the Tribute Pen glides effortlessly across the page with the same precision and poise that defined Pincay’s riding. More than a writing instrument, it is an heirloom-quality celebration of perseverance, excellence, and legacy—crafted for collectors, horse racing enthusiasts, and anyone who values mastery in both sport and artisanship.
With its substantial weight, exquisite detail, and centuries-old craftsmanship, the Laban Laffit Pincay Jr. Tribute Pen, you don’t just own a pen—you hold a chapter of racing greatness in your hand, forever captured through artistry, heritage, and uncompromising craftsmanship.
LABAN has committed to dedicating themselves as a leader to the pen industry in Taiwan, creating a brand new chapters in fine writing.
During the 1970s, during what is commonly referred to as the Taiwanese Economic Miracle, the previous generation of course had no access to the Internet or even many common business networking channels. John, the founder of LABAN, flew around the world with only a suitcase, working to build a promising future for the pen industry in Taiwan. Due to the increased costs, outsourcing and offshoring in the industry, and fierce price competitions, what remained in Taiwan were old clients, old masters, and old crafts... All of a sudden, even the idea of handwriting became "old-school". From the very beginning, LABAN focused on bringing back the pride and joy of using a finely made instrument to handwrite on a daily basis. While doing so, they began to reach an ever increasing number of customers new to this world of fine writing.
The use of liquid ink flowing through a finely made writing instrument elevates the task of writing to a new level. Every carefully formed letter, each single word becomes more meaningful, each stroke of the pen records the unique aspects of our lives. Writing changes from a simple recording of information to an art form, one available to anyone who chooses to embrace it.
The manufacturing process of every LABAN pen is a careful mix of art and craft. The techniques range from the high tech of CNC to machine a wide variety of colorful acrylics, turning fine materials from the past of pen making, such as ebonite or celluloid, to the creation of intricately crafted decorations in precious metals. The limited edition Dragon Pen in 2004 was awarded The Best Writing Instrument by Lewis Clark, Royal Academy of Arts in the UK. LABAN also once built a collaborative partnership with Musei del Vaticano, and became the honorary signature pen of Pope Benedict XVI.Â
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Some legends fill the record books. Others inspire what’s written next.
The Laban Laffit Pincay Jr. Tribute Pen marks the inaugural release in a celebrated series of rare, artisanal writing instruments honoring icons of horse racing. Produced as a custom order in 2009, with only a handful ever made and sold exclusively through the Santa Anita Thoroughbred Horse Racetrack gift shop, this pen is a true collector’s piece—rare, highly sought after, and infused with the spirit of sporting greatness.
Laffit Pincay Jr. was renowned for his immense strength, extraordinary stamina, and relentless dedication, amassing over 9,530 career wins. Famous for his powerful hand-riding finishes, he combined tactical patience with front-running dominance, particularly at California tracks. His legendary work ethic—often including 6:30 a.m. sauna routines to maintain his riding weight—set him apart as one of the sport’s most disciplined athletes.
Signature Elements of Pincay’s Riding Style:
- Powerful Finishes: Extracted maximum effort from his mounts in the final strides.
- Tactical Versatility: Expertly rated horses behind the pace or seized control at the front, as seen in his Kentucky Derby win aboard Swale.
- “Bulldog” Determination: Fought fiercely for position, never shying from tough, physical rides.
- Stamina & Dedication: Maintained a rigorous daily routine to stay at peak performance.
Career-Defining Achievements:
- Five-time Eclipse Award winner for Outstanding Jockey
- Triple Crown success: Three consecutive Belmont Stakes victories (1982–1984) and a Kentucky Derby win in 1984
- Record-breaker: First jockey to surpass $4 million in a single year (1973)
- Santa Anita dominance: Holder of the all-time wins record at Santa Anita Park
Every detail of the Tribute Pen reflects this remarkable legacy. Master artisans meticulously handcraft each pen, pairing traditional jewelry-making techniques with modern precision. The cap and barrel ends are turned from richly grained cocobolo wood, prized for its warmth and depth—evoking the polished leather and ambiance of the racetrack Pincay ruled for nearly four decades.
Solid sterling silver barrel and accents elevate the pen into a work of dimensional art. Using the ancient cire perdue (lost-wax casting) technique, artisans sculpt intricate wax models, which are then cast in sterling silver. The result is a raised, sculptural portrait of Laffit Pincay Jr.—his face and torso exquisitely detailed—brought to life with expert hand engraving and burin work, creating depth and nuance no machine can rival. Each time you hold the pen, new details reveal themselves beneath your fingertips.
Every component is hand-finished, polished, and assembled, then subjected to stringent quality checks to ensure lasting beauty and flawless performance.
Perfectly balanced and undeniably distinguished, the Tribute Pen glides effortlessly across the page with the same precision and poise that defined Pincay’s riding. More than a writing instrument, it is an heirloom-quality celebration of perseverance, excellence, and legacy—crafted for collectors, horse racing enthusiasts, and anyone who values mastery in both sport and artisanship.
With its substantial weight, exquisite detail, and centuries-old craftsmanship, the Laban Laffit Pincay Jr. Tribute Pen, you don’t just own a pen—you hold a chapter of racing greatness in your hand, forever captured through artistry, heritage, and uncompromising craftsmanship.
LABAN has committed to dedicating themselves as a leader to the pen industry in Taiwan, creating a brand new chapters in fine writing.
During the 1970s, during what is commonly referred to as the Taiwanese Economic Miracle, the previous generation of course had no access to the Internet or even many common business networking channels. John, the founder of LABAN, flew around the world with only a suitcase, working to build a promising future for the pen industry in Taiwan. Due to the increased costs, outsourcing and offshoring in the industry, and fierce price competitions, what remained in Taiwan were old clients, old masters, and old crafts... All of a sudden, even the idea of handwriting became "old-school". From the very beginning, LABAN focused on bringing back the pride and joy of using a finely made instrument to handwrite on a daily basis. While doing so, they began to reach an ever increasing number of customers new to this world of fine writing.
The use of liquid ink flowing through a finely made writing instrument elevates the task of writing to a new level. Every carefully formed letter, each single word becomes more meaningful, each stroke of the pen records the unique aspects of our lives. Writing changes from a simple recording of information to an art form, one available to anyone who chooses to embrace it.
The manufacturing process of every LABAN pen is a careful mix of art and craft. The techniques range from the high tech of CNC to machine a wide variety of colorful acrylics, turning fine materials from the past of pen making, such as ebonite or celluloid, to the creation of intricately crafted decorations in precious metals. The limited edition Dragon Pen in 2004 was awarded The Best Writing Instrument by Lewis Clark, Royal Academy of Arts in the UK. LABAN also once built a collaborative partnership with Musei del Vaticano, and became the honorary signature pen of Pope Benedict XVI.Â
