The Pen of the Year 2021 is inspired by medieval knights, their heroes, myths and legends. In those days, the strongest prevailed, therefore skillful sword fighting and the nature of his weapons played a central role in a knight’s life. To forge the knightly swords medieval smiths used Damascus steel, which was regarded as particularly hard while being flexible. Its extraordinary properties are achieved through repeated welding and folding of different types of steel, which also produces the typical iridescent surface.
The plunger-type fountain pen has a handmade 18-carat gold nib (ruthenium-coated, magnum-sized).
The rollerball pen comes with a magnum-sized refill in black.
The pens have a Damascus steel barrel which, extraordinary properties are achieved through repeated welding and folding. The milled, brown lacquered grip zone recreates the leather strap on the sword’s grip. The matte cap is anthracite-grey with a durable PVD titanium coating. The cap is adorned by the “heraldic cross”, also known as the “cross of hope”, as it was considered a symbol of hope in the Middle Ages. The end piece is adorned with a red, faceted garnet with a sunray cut.
All writing instruments are individually numbered and delivered in a black, highly polished wooden box which includes a brochure and a certificate of authenticity.
Fountain Pen - Limited to 375 pieces.
Rollerball Pen - Limited to 125 pieces.
