The Pen of the Year 2007 fountain pen emphasizes the outstanding craftsmanship of the Graf von Faber-Castell collection. Each pen is produced for twelve months using exclusive materials such as mammoth ivory, amber, or Indian satinwood in a luxurious setting.
The 2007 Pen of the Year is covered with petrified wood. All Brazilian hardwood species meet the high quality standards applicable to any wood used for manufacturing the barrel of the "Pen of the Year 2007". Select stocks of this fossilized wood are of a very rare dark colour and hard enough to give a top-quality gemstone finish. Their individual hues vary from shades of light brown via elegant anthracite grey to deep black where the grain is almost invisible. The stones’ intense but discrete sparkle never ceases to impress.
It requires the sensitive touch of an experienced cutter to ensure that the unique nuances of the stone come to the fore, all the way from the rough cut to the final polish.
The Herbert Stephan gemstone manufacture is predestined for this demanding task. It carries on the great tradition of the Idar Oberstein gemstone workshops, founded in the 15th century and of world renown.
The "Pen of the Year 2007" is a writing implement and piece of jewellery in one. The platinised frame encases each and every one of the eight stones and shows off its unmistakable brilliance to best effect. Thanks to the virtuoso precision cut, not the slightest unevenness can be detected at the transitions between the metal and the stones. It is fascinating to see and feel such an exciting combination of two so different materials.
The crowning glory of it all is a little plate at the end cap which is made of petrified wood: Facetted with great precision like a diamond and polished to a gleaming finish, it shows the strength and elegance of the chosen material. On the inside, the masterpiece carries the logo of the Herbert Stephan gemstone manufacture – the symbol of a diamond with the initials HS. This attests the genuineness of the fossil material.
The fountain pen uses the plunger filling system and has a bicoloured 18-carat gold nib with iridium tip.
The "Pen of the Year" edition highlights the Graf von Faber-Castell Collection's commitment to superior quality. The production period of each edition is strictly limited. This fine writing instrument edition results from a combination of using exclusive materials and ensuring elaborate craftsmanship over a period of one year.
To ensure this exclusive writing instrument gives you many years of writing pleasure, Graf von Faber-Castell is pleased to offer a complimentary annual service having your Pen of the Year checked, cleaned and maintained through their specialists. You are eligible for this service after registration of your Graf von Faber-Castell Pen of the Year on their web site (www.graf-von-faber-castell.com).
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€ 2.500,00 
