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Graf Von Faber-Castell Pen of the Year 2009 Ref: 145060
Graf Von Faber-Castell Pen of the Year 2009

Inspired by the horse, this pens barrel is made from horse hair. Its natural properties and the difficulty of processing mean that horsehair is still used for extravagant furnishings and luxurious fashion accessories. The entire spectrum of fascinating options offered by horsehair is achieved only by people who have mastered the traditional art of weaving by hand, such as Dorit Berger. Ever in search of unusual materials, she rediscovered the almost forgotten horsehair. Cool and smooth to the touch, but at the same time tough and long-lasting, the glossy fibres opened up a thousand possibilities for her. So as to create the filigree pattern of the Pen of the Year 2009, the hairs first have to be carefully selected for colour and uniform thickness. Then roughly 70 hairs are woven individually for each centimetre of fabric. The Pen of the Year 2009 represents an exclusive and individual sense of writing. Carefully ‘run in’ by hand, the 18-carat bicoloured gold nib is available in the widths F, M, and B. The platinum-plated end cap protects the knob for the plunger mechanism, on which each pen is individually numbered.
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Price: £1,693.07 £1,989.36 Including VAT at 17.5%

Graf Von Faber-Castell Pen of the Year 2008 - Medium Nib Ref: 5523
Graf Von Faber-Castell Pen of the Year 2008 - Medium Nib

The latest edition to the wonderful collection of Graf von Faber-Castell Pen of the Year series.
The Pen of the Year 2008 is made from beautiful Indian Satinwood.
The idea behind this year's pen comes from Countess Ottilie's private salon or drawing-room in the Faber-Castell castle, now over 100 years old, it is panelled in costly East Indies Satinwood
also known as lemon wood on account of its fragrant scent.
Crafted with the utmost precision, the Pen of the Year 2008 combines elegant looks, an inimitable feel, and excellent writing qualities.
The interplay that develops between the warmly shimmering satinwood tones and the cool platinum-plated metal parts is as impressive in its fine detail as its brilliant overall composition.
The masterpiece is crowned by a chessboard-faceted citrine gemstone set in the end cap.
The 18-carat bicolour gold nib has been run in by hand and is available in widths F, M, and B.
The platinum-plated cap conceals the knob for the plunger filling mechanism, on which each pen is individually numbered. A further noteworthy detail is the solid metal clip, hinged and spring-loaded.
The Pen of the Year 2008 comes in an exclusive wooden case with a beautifully printed descriptive leaflet and a certificate.
That bears the personal signature of Count von Faber-Castell and attests that the pen is one of a limited edition and also that the material is selected genuine satinwood.

Please note this pen is subject to availability, if you have any queries please phone on 01989 768600
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Price: £1,654.57 £1,944.12 Including VAT at 17.5%

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Graf Von Faber-Castell Pen Of The Year 2008

Once again, the Pen of the Year focuses on the core feature of the Graf von Faber-Castell Collection: wood in its noblest and most inspiring variations. The idea behind this year’s pen comes from Countess Ottilie’s private salon or drawing-room in the Faber-Castell castle, now over 100 years old, that is panelled in costly East Indies satinwood – also known as lemonwood on account of its fragrant scent. And so the name "Lemon Room" came about.

The fin de siecle designers were also interested in the possibilities offered by more abstract forms. One example is the herringbone pattern; it also graces the inlay work of choice pieces of furniture, among them Countess Ottilie's writing desk. The Pen of the Year 2008 makes clever use of this pattern.

No fewer than 84 Satinwood rectangles are individually hand-made for the filigree herringbone pattern of the Pen of the Year 2008. The numbered edition is crowned by a chessboard-facted citrine gemstone, platinized fittings and an 18-carat bicolour gold nib, carefully run in by hand.

Unusual beauty
The outer layer of the barrel is made of carefully selected Indian satinwood. Normally such a parquet pattern requires a plane surface. In the Pen of the Year 2008 an unconventional technique has been employed to transfer it to a cylindrical shape.

A filigree masterpiece
The more sophisticated a creative idea is, the more feeling it takes to implement it. No fewer than 84 rectangles have to be individually hand-made for the filigree herringbone pattern of the satinwood fountain pen. No two segments are identical: each can be fitted at just a single position on the barrel and matched to its neighbours to produce precisely even joins. Then the barrel is repeatedly polished and varnished, a time-consuming process. The world’s smallest parquet, on the surface of a pen, is a work of perfection.

The stylish way to communicate
Crafted with the utmost precision, the Pen of the Year 2008 combines elegant looks, an inimitable feel, and excellent writing qualities. The interplay that develops between the warmly shimmering satinwood tones and the cool platinum-plated metal parts is as impressive for its fine detail as for its brilliant overall impression. The masterpiece is crowned by a chessboard-faceted citrine gemstone set in the platinum-plated end cap.

Quality down to the last detail
The elaborate craftsmanship and the individual grain of the wood make each and every Pen of the Year 2008 a unique work of art. The 18-carat bicolour gold nib has been run in by hand and is available in widths F, M, and B. The platinum-plated cap conceals the knob for the plunger filling mechanism, on which each pen is individually numbered. A further noteworthy detail is the solid metal clip, hinged and spring-loaded.

The Pen of the Year 2008 comes in an exclusive wooden case with a beautiful brochure and a certificate. That bears the personal signature of Count Faber-Castell and attests that the pen is one of a limited edition and also that the material is selected genuine satinwood.

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