Wednesday, November 4, 2009

The WRITE Choice

Porche Design P3130 Rotary BallPoint Pen

Seventeen polished, flexible stainless steel rods form the shaft of this pen, which can also be turned to extend or retract the writing tip. The stainless steel rods rotate around the shaft, stretching and tapering into the central catch. The functionality is displayed by the removable clip and the anti-roll mechanism.

Perfect Pencil From Graf Con Faber-Castell

To many people, the pencil is the perfect writing and drawing instument. Faber-Castell's Perfect Pencils collection fits that standard. This line of pencils comes with an extender that integrates a sharpener. Together with the replaceable eraser under the pencil's cap, everything you need is easily accessible within the smallest space.

Sentryman Explorer Fountain Pen by Dunhill

Dunhill recently launched the Sentryman Explorer fountain pen. Always concious of practical considerations (and therefore), the fact that a fountain nib would freeze in Arctic conditions), Dunhill created the Explorer pen with interchangeable fountain and ballpoint nibs. With a click of the sprung bayonet fitting, the nib can be replaced by a ballpoint that will work at -20 degrees celsius. This limited edition pen has a red anodised aluminum body, and an artificial flint feature in the barrel of the pen.

Alligator From The Varius Collection by Caran D'ache

Considered the diamond of leathers, the rare and elegant alligator skin is a precious natural material that requires expert, detailed treatment. The Varius Alligator is produced entirely by handl the leather's magnificent rounded scales and intense chocolate-brown color give it a unique depth of character. At the same time, its softiness offers a sharp contrast to the contours of the silver-plated, rhodium-coated parts of this writing instrument.

MontBlanc Starwalker Black Mystery

The contemporary StarWalker Black Mystery line comprises a fountain pen, ballpoint pen and fineliner. The most striking characteristic of the line is the linear laser-engraved pattern on precious black lacquer, which, along with the floating MontBlanc emblem on the cap top, enhances the dynamic design of the StarWalker. The fineliner instrument features a spring mechanism at the tip.

Faber-Castell Presents Anello Classic Collection

The Anello Classic Collection showcases fountain pens, roller-ball pens and propelling ballpoint pens with ebony barrels, into which filigree rings have been incorporated. They dominate the purist design of the line and lend the collection its name - 'Anello', which is italian for ring.

MontBlanc Launches Limited Edition Max Von Oppenheim

This year's writing jewel in 925 sterling silver is dedicated to Max von Oppenheim and hbis archaeological discovery of Tell Halaf in Syria. The gold-plated rings and cap are decorated with reliefs inspired by motifs on the temple facade. The coating of lacquer adds a three-dimensional effect to the design.

Caran D'ache Presents The Tribal African Masks Collection

The Tribal African Masks Limited Edition is part of Caran d'Ache's iconic Artiste Collection. The body and cap are both decorated with different masks certain characteristics features of which have been gilded. The details of the African elephant, the emperor of animals and symbol of wisdom, have been delicately enhanced on the pens.

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