INSPIRATION FROM THE NORTH

The revolutionary and pioneering construction of the Nordic longboats inspired us in designing the Pen of the Year 2017.

The platinum-plated barrel is reminiscent of the elegant curves of those renowned boats; finished with masterly craftsmanship in the spirit of the epoch-making skill of the Vikings.

With great precision, slivers of ‘curly’ birch are integrated. A special process has made it possible to cut such thin pieces from this wood, which is very delicate on account of its attractive patterning. That takes a degree of skill otherwise found only in the cutting and polishing of gemstones.

EXCEPTIONAL MATERIALS, INIMITABLE EXPRESSIVENESS

Curly birch, with its brown markings that occur in no other figured wood, is one of the characteristic trees of the Nordic world.

The heartwood grows with inclusions of sapwood that produce markings shaped like little flames. In mythology the birch counts as a protector and was specially revered by the Vikings who were faced with so many dangers.

The warm colour of the wood, full of nuances, harmonizes wonderfully with the carnelian that is let into the cap and glows an intense red. The result is a fascinating interplay with the cool metallic shine of the platinum-plated barrel, the name Graf von Faber-Castell engraved in the end piece in runes.

PLATINUM-PLATED, CURLY BIRCH

With great precision, five slivers of ‘curly’ birch are inserted in the platinum-plated frames of the fountain pen and rollerball pen. A special process has made it possible to cut such thin pieces from this wood, which is very delicate on account of its attractive patterning. That takes a degree of skill otherwise found only in the cutting and polishing of gemstones. The warm colour of the wood, full of nuances, harmonizes wonderfully with the carnelian that is let into the cap and glows an intense red. The name Graf von Faber-Castell is engraved in the end piece in runes.

Admired as daring masters of wind and wave, feared as ruthless invaders and valued as merchants, the Vikings set up a trading network that span across continents. The revolutionary construction of the Viking longboats, the mystic force of the runes and the curly birch as one of the characteristic trees of the Nordic world inspired us in designing the Pen of the Year 2017. Both editions come with an 18-carat gold nib that is run in by hand. An end-cap protects the rotary knob of the plunger mechanism of the plunger-type fountain pen.

• Platinum-plated barrel adorned by five slivers of ‘curly’ birch, inserted with great precision

• The name Graf von Faber-Castell is engraved in the end piece in runes

• Individually numbered writing instruments

• 18-carat bicolour gold nib, inscribed by hand

• Available in the nib widths M, F, B, and BB

• The carnelian let into the cap glows an intense red

• Exclusive, brightly polished black wooden box with an attractive brochure and the certificate of authenticity

• An additional insert offers space for six more writing instruments

• Limited to 500 pieces

Roller Ball Pen

• Platinum-plated barrel adorned by five slivers of ‘curly’ birch, inserted with great precision

• The name Graf von Faber-Castell is engraved in the end piece in runes

• Long–lasting black rollerball refill

• The carnelian let into the cap glows an intense red.

• Individually numbered writing instruments

• Exclusive, brightly polished black wooden box with an attractive brochure and the certificate of authenticity

• An additional insert offers space for six more writing instruments

• Limited to 150 pieces

  HIGH QUALITY PRESENTATION

  Pen of the Year 2017

  The platinum-plated fountain pen comes with an 18-carat, bicolour gold nib that is inscribed by hand. Each pen is a unique work of art and is individually numbered: the fountain pen is a limited edition of 500, the roller-ball pen of only 150. The special edition is limited to 230 fountain pens and 70 rollerball pens. 

  The fountain pen comes with an 18-carat gold nib with ruthenium plating that is inscribed by hand. Each of these writing implements is presented in a brightly polished black wooden case. A certificate bearing the signature of Count Charles von Faber-Castell confirms that this is a limited edition.