Fountain pen Pen of the Year 2019 Black Edition, Medium

Courage and self-discipline – the samurai were driven by lofty virtues. The Pen of the Year 2019 was inspired by their era, spanning several centuries, by the aesthetics of their weapons and by their mindset. The black lacquered metal barrel of the Black Edition, with its decorative 24-carat-gold plating, evokes the elaborately ornate armour made from individual plates. The barrel made of dark-stained magnolia wood is reminiscent of the Samurais' long swords (katanas). Their sheath and handle were made of untreated magnolia wood.

• Barrel made of black lacquered metal

• Delicate, tapered lines with 24- carat gold plating make the embellishment on the barrel appear slightly embossed

• Miyamoto Musashi's quote Cultivate both – your spirit and wisdom engraved on the cap

• Tamahagane inlay in the cap with engraving, the Japanese character for samurai

• The end cap is adorned with the symbol tsuba (hand guard), designed by Miyamoto Musashi and a wave-like pattern

• Cap and handle are finished with a tough anthracite-coloured PVD coating made of titanium

• Fitted with a ruthenium-plated 18-carat gold nib, inscribed by hand

• Available in the nib width M (medium)

• Individually numbered writing instruments

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

• An additional insert offers space for six more writing instruments

• Limited to 330 pieces

Rollerball pen Pen of the Year 2019 Black Edition

Courage and self-discipline – the samurai were driven by lofty virtues. The Pen of the Year 2019 was inspired by their era, spanning several centuries, by the aesthetics of their weapons and by their mindset. The black lacquered metal barrel of the Black Edition, with its decorative 24-carat-gold plating, evokes the elaborately ornate armour made from individual plates. The barrel made of dark-stained magnolia wood is reminiscent of the Samurais' long swords (katanas). Their sheath and handle were made of untreated magnolia wood.

• Barrel made of black lacquered metal

• Delicate, tapered lines with 24- carat gold plating make the embellishment on the barrel appear slightly embossed

• Miyamoto Musashi's quote Cultivate both – your spirit and wisdom engraved on the cap

• Tamahagane inlay in the cap with engraving, the Japanese character for samurai

• The end cap is adorned with the symbol tsuba (hand guard), designed by Miyamoto Musashi and a wave-like pattern

• Cap and handle are finished with a tough anthracite-coloured PVD coating made of titanium

• Fitted with a long lasting black rollerball refill

• Individually numbered writing instruments

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

• An additional insert offers space for six more writing instruments

• Limited to 100 pieces