The Carbon 3000 Varius collection from Caran d'Ache features a high gloss carbon fibre barrel, made of 3000 interlaced strands of carbon fiber set within a clear resin. Inspiration for the collection has been taken from racing and sailing to create a pen with a strong high-tech form.

All metal parts of the Carbon 3000 are rhodium coated, silver plated brass to give a resilient lustrous finish.

The Caran d'ache Varius Carbon 3000 collection comprises a fountain pen with 18-carat gold nib, a rollerball and propelling ball pen and 0.7mm mechanical pencil.

The fountain pen is available in six nib widths: extra fine, fine, medium, broad, oblique medium and oblique broad and accepts standard cartridges or may be filled from an inkwell.