Graf von Faber Castell Limited Edition POY 2019 Samurai Magnolia Wood Rollerball Pen

Graf von Faber Castell Limited Edition POY 2019 Samurai Magnolia Wood Rollerball Pen

The Graf von Faber Castell Limited Edition POY 2019 Samurai Magnolia Wood Rollerball Pen features fascinating elements reminiscent of the Japanese warriors.  The dark barrel, made of stained, painted and polished magnolia wood, is adorned with an engraving of Japanese characters, worked by hand.  It reads: “Today I win against myself of yesterday”, a quote from the great samurai warrior Miyamoto Musashi.  The end cap is also engraved on the face with the symbol created by Musashi for the word “tsuba” (hand guard).  The tsuba protects the samurai’s hand while he is using the weapon. The stingray leather with which the samurai covered their swords’ handles and which they decorated with artistic inlays, is recreated in the hand-forged grip of the Pen of the Year 2019. The cap, the grip and the 18-carat gold nib of the fountain pen are coated with ruthenium. As a tribute to the noble virtues of the samurai and their art of forgery, the writing instruments of the Samurai Limited Edition Pen of the Year are made from only the finest of materials.   The caps and the grip are covered in an anthracite-grey PVD coating made from titanium. Each exclusive writing instrument represents the inner disposition of the samurai to strive for strength, clarity and perfection. The exclusive pen comes in a high-gloss, black wooden case. Each of the unique, individually numbered pens is accompanied by a certificate signed by Count Charles von Faber-Castell, attesting to the authenticity of the Limited Edition to 120 pieces.

About Graf von Faber Castell

The legacy unveals from the idea of enclosing a thin graphite lead in a wooden casing was several hundred years old; it was not new when the ancestors of Faber Castell founded a pencil factory in 1761.  It was only when the great great grandfather of Baron Lothar von Faber, who took over the family firm in 1839, was the first to turn the pencil into a genuity quality product of functionality and the world's First Brand Name writing implement. Standards for the length, diameter and hardness of pencils; standards which apply till today.  He was credited for creating a series of fascinating products which continued to set an example of Simplicity and Design. The GrandFather of Count Anton von Faber Castell; Count Alexander zu Castell-Rudenhausen carried on this tradition.  The Faber Castell company which takes its name from Count Anton's grandfather's marriage to Lothar von Faber's granddaughter Ottilie, is not only the oldest manufacturer of wood cased pencils, but also the world's best known name in graphite and colour pencils. Graf von Faber Castell 's  elegant design continued to reign till today more than 250 years later.  With wonderful collections like the Pen of The Year POY and classic quality collections like the pernambuco wood, ebony and its iconic Perfect Pencil still the favourite of many generations to come. Timeless design remains the heart of the company since then and will continue to be so to bring the life Simplicity Is A Luxury Itself; an embodiment of luxury of simplicity, harmonious combination of selected quality materials, aesthetic looks and a high standard of functionalism. Visit Elephant & Coral Singapore to see more of Graf Von Faber Castell's collection