THE STONE OF THE GODS

Stone of the gods: that is how the Greeks expressed their respect for the beauty of marble. The Romans took up the theme: marble statues were reserved for gods and emperors. They were produced in large numbers to declare the power of Rome, and many can still be admired in museums. Marble of the highest quality from Carrara in Tuscany made a significant contribution to the radiance that commanded so much respect. It was laid down 30 million years ago when the African and European continental plates collided, pushing up the Alps. This choice stone allows skillful sculptors to create very lifelike statues.

BEAUTY IN WHITE

A unique aura surrounds ‘statuario’ marble from Carrara. Michelangelo used this extremely fine-grained gleaming white stone to create his monumental David, probably the best-known statue in the history of art. In the world of luxury, statuario stands for elegance and prestige to meet the most demanding standards. It forms an impressive sight in the entrance hall of the Faber-Castell castle, for example. For the ‘Imperium Romanum’ Pen of the Year 2018 we have chosen a special variety of statuario. Each individual pen is produced by hand with masterly skill in the Stephan jewel studios. Inserted between the marble segments of the barrel are platinum-plated rings decorated with laurel wreaths, symbolizing fame and success, and lending the pen its inimitable elegance. A further unusual detail in this edition is the elaborately worked cap with an engraving of the famous Colosseum and a miniature Roman penny (denarius). The denarius in the cap of this edition is modelled on a very rare silver coin from the year 44 BC depicting Caesar’s head. We found the original at Ritter in Düsseldorf, a prestigious dealer and certified coin expert.

The legendary founding of Rome in 753 BC is the start of a rise unparalleled in the ancient world. Even today, in the early 3rd millennium, the great rulers, magnificent buildings and historic cultural achievements continue to fascinate time and again: they are the inspiration for the creation of the Pen of the Year 2018. The platinum-plated special edition with masterly crafted Carrara marble is limited to 400 fountain pens and 120 rollerball pens. The exclusive “Black Edition” is limited to 330 fountain pens and 100 roller-ball pens. Both editions come with an 18-carat gold nib that is run in by hand. An end-cap protects the rotary knob of the plunger mechanism of the plunger-type fountain pen.

• Platinum-plated barrel adorned by three segments of staturario marble from Carrara

• The platinum-plated rings beetween the marble segments are decorated with laurel wreaths, symbolizing fame and success

• The cap with an eleborate engraving of the famous Colosseum is adorned by a miniature Roman penny

• The penny is modelled on a very rare silver coin from the year 44BC depicting Caesar's head

• 18-carat bicolour gold nib, inscribed by hand

• Available in the nib widths M, F, B, and BB

• Individually numbered writing instruments

• Exclusive, brightly polished black wooden box with an attractive brochure and a certificate of authenticity

• An additional insert offers space for six more writing instruments

• Limited to 400 pieces

Roller Ball Pen

• Platinum-plated barrel adorned by three segments of staturario marble from Carrara

• The platinum-plated rings beetween the marble segments are decorated with laurel wreaths, symbolizing fame and success

• The cap with eleborate engraving of the famous Colosseum is adorned by a miniature Roman penny

• The penny is modelled on a very rare silver coin from the year 44BC depicting Caesar's head

• Long lasting black rollerball refill

• Individually numbered writing instruments

• Exclusive, brightly polished black wooden box with an attractive brochure and a certificate of authenticity

• An additional insert offers space for six more writing instruments

• Limited to 120 pieces

PLATINUM-PLATED, MARBLE