Looking for a gift for that special mate in your life? Nothing says platonic man-love quite like a fountain pen inspired by ancient Japanese Samurai warriors.
The Samurai of ancient Japan new a thing or two about precision and craftsmanship – just ask anyone unlucky enough to be at the end of their blades. These ancient warriors make a fitting theme for Graf von Faber-Castell’s self-proclaimed Pen of the Year for 2019, the limited-edition Samurai and Samurai Black.
The Spirit of the Samurai Class
Capturing the spirit and precision of Japan’s legendary sword masters, these mesmerising writing instruments, which recently became available in Asia, are each a work of art.
The Samurai Pen of the Year (below), limited to 400 fountain pens and 120 ballpoints, features a barrel of dark-stained magnolia wood in imitation of the samurai’s long sword. The barrel is embellished with engraved Japanese script in 24-karat gold varnish that says, “Today I win against myself of yesterday”, a quote by great samurai warrior Miyamoto Musashi. The cap is engraved with the symbol for tsuba (handguard) created by Musashi, which represents loyal soldiers who offer protection. Both the cap and hand-forged grip are coated with ruthenium and delicately decorated with artistic inlays inspired by Japanese sword covers.
Timeless Tradition
In contrast, the Samurai Black version (at top), limited to 330 fountain pens and 100 ball pens, features a black lacquered metal barrel coated with 24-karat gold and embossed with tapered lines to imitate the
Each of these exclusive writing instruments is presented in a sophisticated polished black wooden box, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by Count Charles von Faber-Castell.
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