Graf von Faber-Castel Pens

Graf von Faber-Castel Pens - Pen of the Year 2008 - $2K

Graf von Faber-Castel Pens - Once again, the Pen of the Year focuses on the core feature of the Graf von Faber-Castell Limited Edition Custom 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 expensive 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.

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.

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.

Graf von Faber-Castel Pen of the Year 2008 comes in an exclusive wooden case with a beautiful brochure and a certificate for the pen collector. Bears the personal signature of Count Faber-Castell and attests that the luxury pen is one of a limited edition and also that the material is selected genuine satinwood. For more information visit Graf von Faber-Castel Pens.