Faber Castell five element, Pen of the year 2012

A fascinating encounter: the deep structure of ancient wetland oak, whose beauty has been naturally wrought over thousands of years, together with gold, that lends a supernatural sheen to the most beautiful works of art created by mankind.  

The combination of gold leaf and ancient wetland oak makes the Pen of the Year 2012 an extraordinarily luxurious fountain pen. The 18 carat bi-colour gold nib is available in line widths M, F and B, each one ‘run in’ by hand. The end-cap protects the twist knob for the filling mechanism. All metal fittings are 24-carat gold-plated. The masterpiece is crowned by a chessboard faceted citrine gemstone set in the cap.

A sensitive and masterly touch is demanded, if gold leaf is to mould perfectly to the graining of the oak barrel of the pen.

The gold leaves are carefully applied by hand using a fine squirrel-hair brush. A 4 000-year-old technique is used that dates back to the Egyptians and is mastered by only a select few people today. Such an extraordinary craft demands particular artistry and skill.

After studying old Venetian gilding techniques and winning the Bavarian State Design Award, the gilder and church painter Ernst D. Feldmann has achieved the almost impossible: Layer upon layer of 24-carat gold leaf is applied to the oak pen barrel in an intricate and detailed process. Embedded in resin, this reveals a unique pattern of reflections that only the purest gold can display. 

Each individually numbered writing implement comes in an exclusive deep black wooden case. A certificate, signed personally by Ernst D. Feldmann, attests to the 24-carat leaf-gilding on the 1700 year old German oak wood, as well as to the limited edition to 1500 fountain pens. The high-gloss collector’s case with glass lid and two removable trays made of linden wood provides a masterly setting for any collector’s favourite pens.

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Leica's Birthday

This is the 16th Birthday! Being a poor Snob, there is no more money for any bag, purfumes, or a latest Smart Phone. This is what i can do is to write a Birthday card for you.
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Honesty, Sincerity, Love and Passion

It was writtern by Montblanc Model 82 Fountain Pen made in 1976

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My best 10 Fountain Pens

These are some of the Pens I have and some of the dream pens I am expecting to have.
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Cartier Bamboo Pen

A Solid Gold Cartier Bamboo Pen, Dated back to 1936, Private collection of Mr. Ho. But he is asking for HKD$100,000.00. Well, Being A fountain pen collector, it is hard to resist but being a poor Snob, it is hard to afford... It is one of the most 10 beautiful pens 20th Century made...
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Montblanc 8288, A must for Chinese.

This is a pair of gold plated Montblanc Masterpiece Fountain Pen and Ball Pen Set.
The Fountain pen model is Meisterstuck No. 82, and the Matching ball pen is model 88.
Note the ball pen has a smart clip for loading unloading Switching, it was no longer in production after 1975.
So which ever goes first... 82,88, or 88,82 is super good lucky number for Chinese... How Should I leave them home....
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Some of my Early hand writing

It was written in 1993
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Watermans Safety Fountain Pen

This was written by an 1910 Watermans Safety Fountain Pen.
I think Waterman produced one of the best pen in the world in early 20th Century.
Their nib is flexible, smooth and allow you to write according to you hand movement direction.

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Parker 51 Sterling Silver Cap

This is one of best writing instrument made by Parker 51, the pen design is of well balanced shape and weight. Extremely smooth to write. Silver Cap is considered rare.
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Parker 51 with Sterling Silver Cap

This is one of the Parker 51 with Silver Cap. I think when we get old, there is a tendency to fall in love with Sterling Silver.

Parker 51 is one of the best writing instrument ever made by United States.

Silver Cap Parker 51, Silvr Cap Shaeffer PFM is my favourite pens.

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