Graf Von Faber Castell Gold Plat Sanssouci Fountain Pen POY 2015

The creation of the Graf von Faber Castell Pen of the Year demands the highest standards of craftsmanship. For the latest edition, they were able to commission the Herbert Stephan gemstone manufactory. it carries on the great tradition on the Idar Oberstein gemstone workshop which dates back to the 15th century and is still of world renown. The manufactory's masters impressively demonstrated their unparalleled skill with this year's Pen of the Year 2015. The special edition combines 24 carat gold plating with green serpentine and rare chrysoprase, Frederick's favourite natural stone. Chrysoprase has not been mined for many years and is only available on the antique stone market. The special edition is minted to 150 fountain pens and 30 rollerball pens. Each writing instrument is individually numbered and comes in a highly polished, deep black wooden case. it includes a certificate personally signed by the manufacturer Herbert Stephan attesting to the authenticity of the natural stones. The wooden case can also be used as a collector's case because a second insert has room for an additional size writing instruments.