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Pen of the Year 2008

No fewer than 84 rectangles have to be individually hand-made for the filigree herringbone pattern. No two segments are identical: each can be fitted at just a single position on the barrel. The masterpiece is crowned by a chessboard-faceted citrine gemstone set in the platinum-plated end cap. Platinized metal parts and an 18-carat bicolour gold nib provide the finishing touches to this Pen of the Year 2008, each pen individually numbered.

The cuff links on the second photo have been made as limited edition to match with this pen as the faceted citrine stone matches the one that is set at the bottom of this Pen of the Year…

Pen of the Year 2005

The Graf Von Faber Castell Pen of the Year for 2005 fountain pen is a limited edition writing instrument made of one of the most remarkable and durable leathers in the world that is both waterproof and fireproof: galuchat also called shagreen. Galuchat uniquely combines properties that are usually mutually exclusive and offers soft and smooth feel to the user. This pen is designed with attention to the smallest detail and further enhanced with platinum plating to produce a very desirable limited edition fountain pen.