Why use my last name for my business? Well after I did some research into the meaning of my last name, I realized it was too perfect not to use! Dressler has German and Jewish roots, and it actually means turner. A turner would make objects out of wood, bone, ivory and other materials by turning/spinning the object, on a lathe, while shaping it. The primary machining operation used in producing a fountain pen is TURNING. I was amazed to find that is what my last name really meant. Too cool!