Graf Von Faber Castell Pen Of The Year 2022 Aztec Fountain Pen

Graf Von Faber Castell Pen Of The Year 2022 Aztec Fountain Pen

The Graf von Faber-Castell Pen of The Year 2022 Aztec Fountain Pen honours the glorious Aztec Culture of Mexico and its impact on the history of man kind. Inspired by the culture, aesthetics and holy rites of the Aztecs. The Aztec Empire was an union of three city-states in modern-day Mexico and spanned from 1428-1521. They created impressive works of art and had their own political system which continues to influence our modern day practice. The metal body has an anthracite-grey diamond-like carbon coating. The barrel of Pen of The Year 2022 Aztec Fountain Pen is engraved with a skull pattern inspired by the walls made of rows of skulls in the Templo Mayor, where the Aztecs performed some of their most holy rituals and ceremonial activities. The grip section is made from dark, smooth obsidian which represents health, power and fertility. The Aztecs believed obsidian could protect them against evil spirits and often made arrowheads and swords from this volcanic rock. A turquoise stone engraved with the image of an eagle on the cap turban and the end cap is grooved to resemble the cross section of the shape of lake cactus.  A symbolic Owl with feathers radiating from its head to illustrate power and authority is inserted into the tail end. The nib is a magnum size 18kt gold nib and is coated with black ruthenium. The Pen of The Year 2022 Aztec Fountain Pen is filled using the in-built plunger mechanism with bottled ink. Only a total of 375 fountain pens are made for this Pen of The Year 2022 Aztec Fountain Pen. Each pen is presented in a black, polished wooden case. Each pen is uniquely numbered and comes with a certificate of authenticity. Approx. Length: 135.6mm; Weight: 83g. Call us at 67361322 or sales@elephant-coral.com for more information.

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. The 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