EI 2013 Graf Von Faber Castell catalogue by Express International

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Founded in 1761, Faber-Castell was the first company to turn the pencil into a genuine quality product and the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first brand-name writing implement. It laid down standards for the length, diameter, and hardness of pencils; standards which apply to this day, not only in Germany but worldwide. Fascinating products were created which continue to set an example of simplicity and design. Rediscovering products of a past age, and bringing them up-to-date with timeless design and the use of modern technology, gave birth to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Graf von Faber-Castellâ&#x20AC;? collection. It embodies the luxury of simplicity, a harmonious combination of selected materials, aesthetic looks, and a high degree of functionalism.

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Pen of the Year

Ancient and Magical The pen of this year features a combination of two contrasting materials: the deep structure of ancient wetland oak wood, 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. 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. All metal fittings are 24-carat gold-plated. Each writing implement comes in an exclusive deep black wooden case. A certificate attests to the 24-carat leafgilding, as well as to the limited edition of 1500 fountain pens.

Pen of the Year

The 18-carat bicolour gold nib is available in line widths M, F and B, each one â&#x20AC;&#x153;runs inâ&#x20AC;? by hand. The cap end protects the twist knob for the filling mechanism. All metal fillings are 24-carat gold-plated. The masterpiece is crowned by a chessboard faceted citrine gemstone set in the cap. 14 50 90

Elemento

In Celebratio The Graf von Faber-Castell Collection is celebrating the 250th Faber-Castell with a very special limited edition. The Elemento barrel is made of cross-grained olive wood, constructed with an innovative technique that enables the grain of the wood to be displayed in a way previously unknown. Like a masterpiece of marquetry, the cross-grained olive wood is fitted into the barrel in six individual elements, which are varnished and hand polished several times. Only in this way does the wood reveal its flamboyant and interesting structure and its quite extraordinary colouring of reddish brown through to honey gold or even salmon pink. The Elemento writing instruments are individually numbered. On the fountain pen the numbering is on the decorative ring, while on the roller-ball pen, propelling pencil and ball-pen it is found on the thread section.

Elemento

14 40 00 Fountain pen

14 40 10 Roller-ball pen

Elemento

13 40 20 Propelling pencil (Available only in a set of 4)

14 40 20 Propelling ball-pen

ting instruments are individually presented in usive dark brown wooden case. The gift case inlay for holding one writing instrument; an r two pens is also available.

The Perfect Pencil

Simplicity and Perfection The platinum-plated pencil extender with a built-in sharpener occupies a special position in our collection. With it, and the replaceable eraser under the cap of the pencil, you have everything together in an ideal compact form and always ready for use: for writing, correcting and sharpening.

18 85 02 The circular eraser with platinum-plated hub as a finger grip gives clean erasing results with no smudges. This product has an interesting construction: the two halves of the hub unscrew when counter-rotated, allowing the eraser to be replaced when fully used.

The Perfect Pencil

18 85 12 The platinized large pencil sharpener is turned from a single block of metal, ribbed and fitted with a replaceable precision blade.

Brown 11 85 67 Black 11 85 68 Platinum-plated pencil extender with built-in sharpener and a No. V pocket pencil, brown Gift box included.

Brown 11 86 45 Black 11 86 46 Five No. V pocket pencils

Brown 11 85 17 Black 11 85 18 Desk Set 1 of No. V pocket pencils The pencil cases are made of the wood which was favored by the Nuremberg wood carvers: Selected alder. They have a heavyweight metal lid with a high quality mirror finish. The cases are available in brown and black, each filled with a platinum-plated Perfect Pencil, four replacement pocket pencils and four spare erasers.

Classic

Quality and Individualism The fountain pens, roller-ball pens, propelling pencils and ball-pens in the Graf von Faber-Castell collection are designed as matching sets and available in several variants. All four are available in reddish brown Pernambuco wood, grenadilla wood, matt black ebony, or platinum-plated version. Pernambuco wood is normally used for violin bows; both it and the very dark ebony are extremely hard and durable, and correspondingly difficult to work. The natural variations in grain and colouring mean that every writing implement made of them is unique.

The platinized fountain pen, roller-ball pen, propelling pencil and ball-pen are available with a purely platinized surface or a combination of platinized and Pernambuco wood, grenadilla wood or ebony. Platinum is even more valuable than gold; it has a very hard-wearing surface that does not oxidize.

Classic

14 55 40 Fountain pen, Pernambuco wood, platinum-plated

14 55 10 Roller-ball pen, Pernambuco wood, platinum-plated

14 55 50 Fountain pen, ebony, platinum-plated

14 55 11 Roller-ball pen, ebony, platinum-plated

14 55 20 Fountain pen, grenadilla wood, platinum-plated

14 55 13 Roller-ball pen, grenadilla wood, platinum-plated

14 55 60 Fountain pen, platinum-plated

14 55 12 Roller-ball pen, platinum-plated

Classic

13 55 30 Mechanical pencil, Pernambuco wood, platinum-plated 14 55 30 Ball-pen, Pernambuco wood, platinum-plated

13 55 31 Mechanical pencil, ebony, platinum-plated 14 55 31 Ball-pen, ebony, platinum-plated

13 55 33 Mechanical pencil, grenadilla wood, platinum-plated 14 55 33 Ball-pen, grenadilla wood, platinum-plated

13 55 32 Mechanical pencil, platinum-plated 14 55 32 Ball-pen, platinum-plated

Classic Anello

Nuance and Fascination The Classic Anello series illustrates how our writing culture can be enriched by some unusual nuances. What makes these writing implements so captivating is the superior materials and the fascinating contrast between them. The multiple segments, separated by fine platimum rings, give this series its name: Anello is Italian for ring.

The barrel of the Anello models is made of ivory-coloured precious resin, matt black wooden segments, gold-plated or bright metallic grey matt segments, with fine platinum, gold-plated or titanium rings between the segments. Perfection is sensed as soon as one picks up these pens or pencils: the components are so precisely matched that the transitions are imperceptible to the touch.

Classic Anello

14 56 00 Fountain pen, Anello gold

14 56 10 Roller-ball pen, Anello gold

14 56 70 Fountain pen, Anello ivory, platinum-plated

14 56 80 Roller-ball pen, Anello ivory, platinum-plated

14 55 00 Fountain pen, Anello ebony, platinum-plated

14 55 14 Roller-ball pen, Anello ebony, platinum-plated

14 56 40 Fountain pen, Anello titanium

14 56 11 Roller-ball pen, Anello titanium

Classic Anello

13 56 30 Propelling pencil, Anello gold 14 56 30 Propelling ball-pen, Anello gold

13 56 90 Propelling pencil, Anello ivory, platinum-plated 14 56 90 Propelling ball-pen, Anello ivory, platinum-plated

13 55 34 Propelling pencil, Anello ebony, platinum-plated 14 55 34 Propelling ball-pen, Anello ebony, platinum-plated

13 56 31 Propelling pencil, Anello titanium 14 56 31 Propelling ball-pen, Anello titanium

Classic

A Gift of Communication The wooden gift box of the Classic and Classic Anello series is an ideal answer to the old question of whether it is better to give something practical or something beautiful.

If you make a present of writing implements from the Graf von Faber-Castell collection, you satisfy both criteria. Experience shows that they survive long after the brief moment when the present changes hands; they continue to give useful service and remind the recipient that the worthwhile gifts are the lasting ones.

Slim Line

Lightness and Function The Slim Line writing implements make ideal travelling companions, being unusually sporty and easy to get on with. Thanks to a coating of the precious metal palladium, the surface is very hardwearing and unreactive. All Slim Line models are equipped with a spring clip for pockets. In case of the roller-ball pen and fine liner, the cap can be placed on either end. Both are refillable. The roller-ball pen has a precision point that glides smoothly over the paper, while the fine liner is fitted with a cushioned refill for outstanding comfort in use. The other two members of the family are just as much a pleasure to write with. The propelling pencil is equipped with a user-friendly lead, and under the end cap is a fine white replaceable eraser. Each of these writing implements domes in an attractive gift box.

Slim Line

14 80 02 Roller-ball pen, palladium-plated

14 80 01 Fine liner, palladium-plated

14 80 00 Propelling ball-pen, palladium-plated

13 80 00 Propelling pencil, palladium-plated

13 80 10 Pocket Propelling pencil, platinum-plated

14 80 10 Pocket Propelling ball-pen, platinum-plated

Guilloche

Variety and Uniqueness We use a very tough material for the barrels of these new coloured writing implements. We engrave each one separately with a Guilloche pattern, using a process that has previously been reserved for expensive jewellery or accessories. After engraving, each individual barrel is hand finished during a series of lacquering and polishing stages.

This craftsmanship produces much more than just an interesting texture. The result is a quality writing implement that is also a unique work of art. No two pens or pencils are identical; each is individually hand finished.

Guilloche

Guilloche The fountain pen in the Graf von Faber-Castell collection is equipped with a practical cartridge/converter system and a handmade bicoloured 18-carat gold nib. The roller-ball pen has a precision point which glides smoothly over the paper.

14 65 40 Fountain pen, Guilloche black

14 65 10 Roller-ball pen, Guilloche black

14 65 70 Fountain pen, Guilloche coral

14 65 13 Roller-ball pen, Guilloche coral

14 66 00 Fountain pen, Guilloche Chevron

14 66 10 Roller-ball pen, Guilloche Chevron

Guilloche

14 65 20 Fountain pen, Guilloche cognac

14 65 15 Roller-ball pen, Guilloche cognac

14 65 50 Fountain pen, Guilloche indigo

14 65 11 Roller-ball pen, Guilloche indigo

14 65 90 Fountain pen, Guilloche rhodium

14 65 14 Roller-ball pen, Guilloche rhodium

Guilloche The propelling pencil uses break-resistant 0.7mm leads with a reservoir for spare leads, and under the removable cap is a replaceable white eraser. The ball-point pen, also with twist mechanism, is equipped with a longlasting refill in standard size such as is available internationally.

13 65 30 Propelling pencil, Guilloche black 14 65 30 Propelling ball-pen, Guilloche black

13 65 33 Propelling pencil, Guilloche coral 14 65 33 Propelling ball-pen, Guilloche coral

13 66 30 Propelling pencil, Guilloche Chevron

14 66 30 Propelling ball-pen, Guilloche Chevron

Guilloche

13 65 35 Propelling pencil, Guilloche cognac 14 65 35 Propelling ball-pen, Guilloche cognac

13 65 31 Propelling pencil, Guilloche indigo 14 65 31 Propelling ball-pen, Guilloche indigo

13 65 34 Propelling pencil, Guilloche rhodium

14 65 34 Propelling ball-pen, Guilloche rhodium

Intuition

Gleam and Aura One of the nicest experiences in life is spontaneously doing the right thing when faced with a decisive situation. The Intuition pens and pencils in the Graf von Faber-Castell series provide the opportunity to experience that in its purest form.

The gleaming polish of the precious resin catches the eye immediately. The deep black radiates an intensity that gives these writing implements their unusual aura. This is accentuated in a most effective way by the platinumplated ring at the end of the cap or front piece, discreetly engraved with the words, "Handmade in Germany".

The barrel is elegantly shaped in a single piece: no screw thread interrupts its pure form that ensures, in a masterly way, the highest degree of functionalism. Also, thanks to the gently concave grip, it sits comfortably between the fingers.

Intuition

14 60 00 Fountain pen, Intuition black

14 60 11 Roller-ball pen, Intuition black

14 63 00 Fountain pen, Intuition ivory

14 63 11 Roller-ball pen, Intuition ivory

14 61 00 Fountain pen, Intuition terra

14 61 11 Roller-ball pen, Intuition terra

Intuition

13 60 31 Propelling pencil, Intuition black

14 60 31 Propelling ball-pen, Intuition black

13 63 31 Propelling pencil, Intuition ivory

14 63 31 Propelling ball-pen, Intuition ivory

13 61 31 Propelling pencil, Intuition terra

14 61 31 Propelling ball-pen, Intuition terra

Guilloche - Intuition

A Present of Beauty

The slender green gift pack of the Guilloche and Intuition series has a wooden core for strength. The two halves of the lid open to reveal the beautiful chamoiscoloured inside of the case; it is closed with a brown leather thong.

Personalization

The Personal Note The quality writing implements in the Graf von Faber-Castell collection are all items for connoisseurs, who would miss them badly if they disappeared. Many owners like to express the attachment they feel for their writing implements with an individual engraving. That is also a good idea if you want to give one of these fine items as a present.

Personalization

A = Company Name B = Logo C = Name D = Initials or Monogram E = Signature

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B-D

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A-C-E

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Personalization

Select your choice of font style to imprint your name on your writing implement.

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