The Dürrenhembach hunting lodge near Nuremberg was acquired by Lothar von Faber in 1867 for his son Wilhelm, a passionate huntsman. Lothar’s great-grandson Count Roland von Faber-Castell also shared that passion: the father of the present Count possessed considerable environmental awareness; he loved the woods and the forests, and conservation of wildlife was dear to his heart – an attitude that still runs in the family. The aesthetic appeal of some very valuable hand-crafted hunting rifles, owned by Count Roland, inspired the Pen of the Year 2010.The barrel is made of hard walnut wood and decorated with case-hardened metal parts and the fine engravings. Until the late 19th century, case hardening was the sign of a high-quality gun, with the inimitable shimmering coloration it provides. For centuries, the technique was handed down by word of mouth and was something of a secret art. The metal parts are usually packed in carbonized leather and heated to convert the surface into steel; the colors appear on cooling. Some 20 parameters contribute to the beautiful visual effect, including the thickness of the metal, the temperature, and the rate of cooling. The 18-carat bicolor gold nib is available in the line widths F, M, and B, each one ‘run in’ by hand. The platinum-plated end cap, decorated with a case-hardened metal disc, protects the knob for the plunger mechanism, on which each pen is individually numbered. The case has a lid made of walnut veneer. A certificate testifies that the pen with its 24-carat gold inlays is one of a limited edition.
Original sin is, according to a doctrine proposed in Christian theology, humanity’s state of sin resulting from the Fall of Man, when Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit of a particular tree in the Garden of Eden. This first sin (”the original sin”), an action of the first human beings, is traditionally understood to be the cause of “original sin”, the fallen state from which human beings can be saved only by God’s grace. In the Garden of Eden story of the Biblical book of Genesis, God molds Adam from the dust of the Earth, then forms Eve from one of Adam’s “ribs”, and places them both in the Garden of Eden. God charges Adam to tend the garden in which they live, and specifically commands Adam not to eat from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. Eve is quizzed by the serpent concerning why she avoids eating off this tree. In the dialogue between the two, Eve elaborates on the commandment not to eat of its fruit. She says that even if she touches the fruit she will die. The serpent responds that she will not die, rather she and her husband would “be as gods, knowing good and evil,” and persuades Eve to eat from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. Then Adam eats from it too. It’s at this point that God finds them, confronts them, and judges them for disobeying.
Marlen is glad to present this wonderful and exclusive Limited edition which depicts the story of Adam and Eve. With 38 fountain pens and 28 roller made, Marlen used the special technique of Hot enamel for drawing the barrel. Hot enamel uses a process involving pulverized crystals that are liquefied at temperature between 1,200 and 1,500 degrees Fahrenheit. Numerous stages are required to produce the final product. The subject is first painted on a background of clear enamel using pulverizes colored crystals mixed with essential oils. The pen is then fired several times to fix the painting. Once the desired result has been achieved, the miniature is covered with a layer of transparent enamel and polished. The pen come with an 18K gold nib and uses piston filling mechanism.
We have added some very nice and attractive inks with special colors lately; the Japanese have been actively promoting limited edition colors and is worth collecting them. These inks come with very nice bottles and sold at premium prices. We have also imported additional Diamine inks from the UK and they have changed their packaging as well. Check out the details pictures and be sure to get them from our website.
Diamine Inks
The company started operations in 1864 when the company was founded by T. Webster and Co. in London. Since 1925 they have been located in Liverpool and the company name was changed to Diamine in 1964. Diamine has made private labeled inks for many companies. Diamine Fountain Pen ink come with many choices of colors. These inks are Non Toxic and extremely free flowing of this ink is seen by many as the only choice for Vintage and modern pens. We have added new colors; classic Red, Delamere Green, Hope Pink, Havasu Turquoise, Lavender, Kesington Blue, Majestic Purple, Marine, Midnight and Rustic Brown.
Pilot Iroshizuku inks
Each bottle is a beautifully crafted in a glass container designed with an innovative dip at the bottom to ensure the savory enjoyment of every last drop. The Iroshizuku’s theme is based on the beautiful natural scenery of Japan and harmonizes its environment. The inks are created to reflect the natural colors with gorgeous shades. We now have all 16 different colors in stocks.
Sailor Spring Edition inks
After a successful launched of its Winter edition inks, Sailor have came out with a collection of Spring edition of inks. The colors consist of Miruai (Dark Green), Waka-Uguisu (Light Green), Nioi-Sumire (Blue) and Sakura-Mori (Pink).
The Lamy Al Star Coffee color was launched last month as part of the annual limited production color series. The color is unique and come with a very light violet touch. The Lamy Al Star pens are made from lightweight, durable aluminum. Check out the pictures and you may find them in our website.
