{"title":"Graf von Faber-Castell Pen Of The Year","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Graf von Faber-Castell collection has carved out a special position for itself with connoisseurs of fine writing culture due to its meticulous craftsmanship and carefully chosen materials. The high point of the collection has been the sumptuous Pen of the Year edition, which started in 2003. The exclusive writing instruments are limited editions, elaborately showcasing fine materials. If you've had your eye on a previous Pen of the Year, now is the time to get one while supplies last. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"graf-von-faber-castell-pen-of-the-year-2023-ancient-egypt-fountain-pen-1","title":"Graf von Faber-Castell Pen Of The Year 2023 Ancient Egypt Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pen of the Year 2023 is inspired by ancient Egypt, its 3,000-year-old history, its gods and goddesses, its mythology and its achievements. The decorative elements of the Pen of the Year 2023 are testaments to the origins of the Kingdom of Egypt, the pharaohs, their hieroglyphs and symbols.The black colour of the barrel of the Pen of the Year 2023 represents the annual flooding of the earth by the silt of the Nile, which fertilised the ground. Stylised lotus flowers representing rebirth and the engraved hieroglyphs of twelve ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses adorn the metal barrel, which is designed in a matt finish with a highly resistant diamond-like carbon coating. 24-carat-gold-plated metal rings and high-gloss blue painted rings that call to mind the mask of Tutankhamun adorn the grip of the writing instrument. The 18-carat gold nib promises unique writing pleasure. A 24-carat-gold-plated metal plate in the end cap features the engraved Eye of Horus, a symbol of protection in ancient Egypt. The shape of the cap is reminiscent of the headdress of Nefertiti, one of the most important and powerful rulers of ancient Egypt.A reconstructed lapis lazuli with an engraved scarab symbolising the sun as a lucky charm is inlaid in the end piece of the cap. A lot has been passed down to us from ancient Egypt over thousands of years. But we are also presented with mysteries and fascinated by the era to this day. The fact that we have been able to unlock a few secrets is mainly thanks to the hieroglyphs, the artful writing system that enabled ancient Egypt to evolve into an advanced civilisation.The exclusive ancient Egypt edition of the POTY 2023 is limited to 375 fountain pens and 125 rollerball pens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlunger-type fountain pen with handmade 18-carat magnum gold nib\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in nib widths M, F, B and BB (please contact us directly if your preferred nib width is currently not available to order)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEye of Horus engraved in a 24-carat-gold-plated metal plate on the end piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe lotus flower, a symbol of regeneration and rebirth, provides the inspiration for the delicately engraved pattern on the end piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrnate hieroglyphs adorn the barrel of the Pen of the Year 2023: the names of twelve myth-enshrouded ancient Egyptian deities are engraved in the barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe barrel is made of diamond-like carbon-coated metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cap of the Pen of the Year 2023 is modelled on the bust of Nefertiti\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReconstructed lapis lazuli with an engraved scarab representing life and rebirth inlaid in the end piece of the cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24-carat-gold-plated metal rings and blue painted rings that call to mind the mask of Tutankhamun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited to 375 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll writing instruments are individually numbered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes in a black, highly polished wooden case (including brochure and certificate of authenticity)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe fountain pen comes with lapis lazuli ink in a bottle with a limited-edition design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional insert in the case offers space for six other writing instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-image__title\"\u003eCrown\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-image__description paragraph-med text-with-rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Description is useless, must be seen. Words cannot portray the impression left by this work of art,” noted Ludwig Borchardt when he discovered the bust of Nefertiti, one of the most iconic ancient Egyptian artworks, in 1912. The delicate bust of Nefertiti, whose name can be translated as “The Beautiful Woman has Come”, was crafted in around 1340 BC. The cap of the Pen of the Year 2023 is modelled on the striking shape of the blue crown (altiyjan) that the bust of Nefertiti is so famous for. Headdresses were significant in ancient Egypt. In addition to the blue khepresh, the pharaohs’ war crown, there was the red deshret, the Crown of Lower Egypt; the white hedjet, the Crown of Upper Egypt; and the Atef crown, a combination of the deshret and hedjet. Nefertiti’s tall cap-crown shape was rare. It is a symbol of Nefertiti’s position of power, which was at least equal to, if not higher than, her husband Akhenaten. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-image__title\"\u003eLotus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-image__description paragraph-med text-with-rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lotus flower (seshen), which represented regeneration and rebirth in ancient Egypt, provided the inspiration for the delicately engraved pattern on the end piece of the Pen of the Year 2023. The blue lotus – whose petals close up every day and sink into the water as the sun goes down, only to rise up once again as the sun comes back up – was highly revered in the ancient world. As one of the most significant symbols, the delicate plant graced alabaster vessels, jewellery, paintings and columns, and was used as a hieroglyph, often in connection with the gods. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-image__title\"\u003eGold\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-image__description paragraph-med text-with-rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn ancient Egypt, gold (nebu) was the symbol of power and wealth, and only the pharaohs were allowed to adorn themselves with it. Impressive pieces of jewellery, tools, vessels and masks made of gold are a testament to ancient Egypt as the most opulent land of gold in the ancient world. The peak of the Golden Age came under Akhenaten and Tutankhamun in around 1300 BC. Gold was also an emblem of the gods. Horus, often depicted as a falcon, was considered to be one of the most important gods. His famous Eye of Horus was found on amulets, coffins and funerary objects as a protective symbol. The mathematical proportions of the eye were also used for dosing ingredients when making medicine. Engraved in a 24-carat-gold-plated metal plate, the end piece of the Pen of the Year 2023 is also decorated with the Eye of Horus. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-image__title\"\u003eHieroglyphs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-image__description paragraph-med text-with-rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrnate hieroglyphs (medu neter) adorn the metal barrel of the Pen of the Year 2023: The names of twelve ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses are engraved in the diamond-like carbon coating on the metal. Hieroglyphs are considered to be the oldest form of Egyptian writing, with around 7,000 of them having been passed down to us. For more than 3,500 years, hieroglyphs were mainly used for rituals or religious purposes, but also to pass down knowledge from generation to generation. This writing system was the key to ancient Egypt evolving into an advanced civilisation and them being able to govern their territory. We are only able to decipher the detailed symbols today thanks to the discovery of the Rosetta Stone in 1822 – the impressive slab is inscribed in three different languages. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-image__title\"\u003eScarab\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-image__description paragraph-med text-with-rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inlaid, reconstructed blue lapis lazuli engraved with a scarab (cheperer) shines bright in the end piece of the Pen of the Year 2023’s cap. The beetle was sacred in ancient Egypt and was seen as a lucky symbol on amulets, seals and coffins as well as a symbol of the sun that represented life and rebirth. Whenever the Nile rose above its banks, the beetles would move away from the water and represent an early signal to the people of the eagerly anticipated flood. The deep blue of the lapis lazuli was a new colour back then that became associated with water and the divinity of the night sky. It was used for lavish jewellery pieces, the pharaohs’ clothing and relics. The royal blue in the mask of Tutankhamun is striking, as is the blue make-up of Cleopatra, who saw herself as the embodiment of the goddess Isis. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-image__title\"\u003ePharaohs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-image__description paragraph-med text-with-rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mask of Tutankhamun, one of the most famous and impressive finds from ancient Egypt, weighs a massive 12 kilos. The grip of the Pen of the Year 2023 is inspired by the stripes of gold and lapis lazuli as seen on the pharaoh's (per-aa) nemes head cloth. 24-carat-gold-plated metal rings and blue rings meticulously hand-painted with several coats call to mind the valuable headdress reserved solely for the pharaohs. Tutankhamun’s burial chamber, which was lined with pure gold, was discovered in the Valley of the Kings in 1922. It contained many artefacts, including his gold throne and a chariot. As an important part of the Egyptian belief system, embalming and mummifying the body was part of the ceremony to enter the afterlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Graf von Faber-Castell","offers":[{"title":"Fine","offer_id":44695212228798,"sku":"15380 - Fine","price":6400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":44695212261566,"sku":"15380 - Medium","price":6400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Broad","offer_id":44695212294334,"sku":"15380 - Broad","price":6400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/7564\/2046\/files\/Graf-von-Faber-Castell-Pen-Of-The-Year-2023-Ancient-Egypt-Rollerball3.jpg?v=1761358850"},{"product_id":"graf-von-faber-castell-pen-of-the-year-2023-ancient-egypt-rollerball-1","title":"Graf von Faber-Castell Pen Of The Year 2023 Ancient Egypt Rollerball","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark, glassy and smooth – obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass created when lava cools rapidly. The grip of the Pen of the Year 2022 is made of this cool, matt stone. Mictlāntēcutli – the god of the dead – adorns the end piece. The charcoal-grey barrel, which has a diamond-like carbon coating, has a military look to it. The walls found in Templo Mayor, which were made of rows of skulls, are the inspiration behind this design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Pen of the Year 2022 is inspired by the Aztecs, their culture, aesthetics and religious rituals. The rare gemstone turquoise was considered one of the most valuable treasures of the Aztecs. The blue-green stone was used as a decoration on knives, shields and masks. In the end piece of the barrel, as well as in the top of the cap, the turquoise is embedded in form of small discs. An engraving in the turquoise shows the eagle and the god of the dead adorned with feathers, reflecting the power and aesthetics associated with him. The charcoal-grey barrel of the Pen of the Year 2022, which has a diamond-like carbon coating, is adorned with countless small skulls, which are inspired by the walls found in Temple Mayor, which were built from skulls lined up in rows. The grip of the Pen of the Year 2022 is made of obsidian, a precious stone of volcanic origin. Thus, each Pen of the Year 2022, limited to 375 fountain pens and 125 rollerballs, is unique. According to prophecy, the Aztecs were to find their new home at the place where an eagle sitting on a cactus devours a snake. This cactus is embodied in the shape of the cap of the Pen of the Year 2022. The Aztecs settled in the place that is now known as one of the largest cities in the world: Mexico City.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-image__title\"\u003eCrown\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-image__description paragraph-med text-with-rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Description is useless, must be seen. Words cannot portray the impression left by this work of art,” noted Ludwig Borchardt when he discovered the bust of Nefertiti, one of the most iconic ancient Egyptian artworks, in 1912. The delicate bust of Nefertiti, whose name can be translated as “The Beautiful Woman has Come”, was crafted in around 1340 BC. The cap of the Pen of the Year 2023 is modelled on the striking shape of the blue crown (altiyjan) that the bust of Nefertiti is so famous for. Headdresses were significant in ancient Egypt. In addition to the blue khepresh, the pharaohs’ war crown, there was the red deshret, the Crown of Lower Egypt; the white hedjet, the Crown of Upper Egypt; and the Atef crown, a combination of the deshret and hedjet. Nefertiti’s tall cap-crown shape was rare. It is a symbol of Nefertiti’s position of power, which was at least equal to, if not higher than, her husband Akhenaten. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-image__title\"\u003eLotus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-image__description paragraph-med text-with-rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lotus flower (seshen), which represented regeneration and rebirth in ancient Egypt, provided the inspiration for the delicately engraved pattern on the end piece of the Pen of the Year 2023. The blue lotus – whose petals close up every day and sink into the water as the sun goes down, only to rise up once again as the sun comes back up – was highly revered in the ancient world. As one of the most significant symbols, the delicate plant graced alabaster vessels, jewellery, paintings and columns, and was used as a hieroglyph, often in connection with the gods. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-image__title\"\u003eGold\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-image__description paragraph-med text-with-rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn ancient Egypt, gold (nebu) was the symbol of power and wealth, and only the pharaohs were allowed to adorn themselves with it. Impressive pieces of jewellery, tools, vessels and masks made of gold are a testament to ancient Egypt as the most opulent land of gold in the ancient world. The peak of the Golden Age came under Akhenaten and Tutankhamun in around 1300 BC. Gold was also an emblem of the gods. Horus, often depicted as a falcon, was considered to be one of the most important gods. His famous Eye of Horus was found on amulets, coffins and funerary objects as a protective symbol. The mathematical proportions of the eye were also used for dosing ingredients when making medicine. Engraved in a 24-carat-gold-plated metal plate, the end piece of the Pen of the Year 2023 is also decorated with the Eye of Horus. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-image__title\"\u003eHieroglyphs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-image__description paragraph-med text-with-rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrnate hieroglyphs (medu neter) adorn the metal barrel of the Pen of the Year 2023: The names of twelve ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses are engraved in the diamond-like carbon coating on the metal. Hieroglyphs are considered to be the oldest form of Egyptian writing, with around 7,000 of them having been passed down to us. For more than 3,500 years, hieroglyphs were mainly used for rituals or religious purposes, but also to pass down knowledge from generation to generation. This writing system was the key to ancient Egypt evolving into an advanced civilisation and them being able to govern their territory. We are only able to decipher the detailed symbols today thanks to the discovery of the Rosetta Stone in 1822 – the impressive slab is inscribed in three different languages. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-image__title\"\u003eScarab\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-image__description paragraph-med text-with-rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inlaid, reconstructed blue lapis lazuli engraved with a scarab (cheperer) shines bright in the end piece of the Pen of the Year 2023’s cap. The beetle was sacred in ancient Egypt and was seen as a lucky symbol on amulets, seals and coffins as well as a symbol of the sun that represented life and rebirth. Whenever the Nile rose above its banks, the beetles would move away from the water and represent an early signal to the people of the eagerly anticipated flood. The deep blue of the lapis lazuli was a new colour back then that became associated with water and the divinity of the night sky. It was used for lavish jewellery pieces, the pharaohs’ clothing and relics. The royal blue in the mask of Tutankhamun is striking, as is the blue make-up of Cleopatra, who saw herself as the embodiment of the goddess Isis. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-image__title\"\u003ePharaohs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-image__description paragraph-med text-with-rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mask of Tutankhamun, one of the most famous and impressive finds from ancient Egypt, weighs a massive 12 kilos. The grip of the Pen of the Year 2023 is inspired by the stripes of gold and lapis lazuli as seen on the pharaoh's (per-aa) nemes head cloth. 24-carat-gold-plated metal rings and blue rings meticulously hand-painted with several coats call to mind the valuable headdress reserved solely for the pharaohs. Tutankhamun’s burial chamber, which was lined with pure gold, was discovered in the Valley of the Kings in 1922. It contained many artefacts, including his gold throne and a chariot. As an important part of the Egyptian belief system, embalming and mummifying the body was part of the ceremony to enter the afterlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Graf von Faber-Castell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44695239819454,"sku":"FC14 53 87","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/7564\/2046\/files\/Graf-von-Faber-Castell-Pen-Of-The-Year-2023-Ancient-Egypt-Rollerball-2.jpg?v=1761358933"},{"product_id":"graf-von-faber-castell-pen-of-the-year-2024-ottoman-culture-fountain-pen","title":"Graf von Faber-Castell Pen Of The Year 2024 Ottoman Culture Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pen of the Year 2024 is inspired by the \"Turquerie\" period, that era between the 16th and 18th centuries in which the splendour, aesthetics and exotic culture of the Ottoman Empire reached Europe.The exclusive edition has been designed by a leading expert in Ottoman art, Serdar Gülgün.When describing himself, he says: \"I am a translator, I transform the old into something new.\"The platinum-plated metal barrel of the Pen of the Year 2024 is adorned with 18 precious rubies.The fine chevron pattern decorates the metal parts and is enhanced with decorative lacquer inlays.The exclusive \"Turquerie\" edition is limited to 315 fountain pens and 85 rollerball pens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlunger-type fountain pen with handmade 18-carat magnum bicolour gold nib\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in nib widths M, F and B (please contact us directly if your preferred nib width is currently not available to order)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe platinum-plated metal barrel is adorned with 18 precious rubies (size per stone: 1.1 mm height, 2.2 mm diameter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTassels and crescent moons on the cap once symbolized power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe end piece of the cap features a stylized dome of an Ottoman tent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn engraved tortoise – a symbol of luck in the Ottoman Empire – adorns the domed end cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe fine chevron pattern decorates the barrel, cap, and grip and is enhanced with decorative lacquer inlays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll metal parts are platinum plated and high polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo activate the piston system, the entire barrel needs to be unscrewed - the inner sleeve is adorned with eleborate decorations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited to 315 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll writing instruments are individually numbered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes in a black, highly polished wooden case (including brochure and certificate of authenticity)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional insert in the case offers space for six other writing instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePOWERFUL SYMBOLISM\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Ottoman Empire, the crescent moon that adorns the cap of the Pen of the Year was considered a good omen. Tassels crafted by masterful hands were a symbol of power and embellished clothing as status symbols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eELEGANT CROWN\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe end piece of the cap of the Pen of the Year 2024 is reminiscent of the ornate dome of an Ottoman tent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSPLENDOR UNDER THE CANOPY OF A TENT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOttoman-inspired tents adorned numerous European parks and palace gardens during the “Turquerie” movement, while entire rooms in castles and stately homes were furnished in the Turkish style.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Those blue-and-white striped tents, adorned with tassels and arrow patterns, were my greatest source of inspiration for the Pen of the Year. They are expressed in the form of guilloche chevron ornaments under blue lacquer inlays between platinumplated metal strips”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, explains designer Serdar Gülgün. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOTTOMAN TEXTILE ART\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tents inspired by the Ottoman Empire during the “Turquerie” movement were produced from the finest silk and stood in many Western European gardens and parks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-image__title\"\u003eREFINED, INSIDE AND OUT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-image__description paragraph-med text-with-rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSacred relics, the finest jewellery, exquisite porcelain and immeasurably valuable robes – the Imperial Treasury in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul is one of the world‘s most significant and is kept securely behind the palace‘s high walls. A genuine treasure is also hidden inside the Pen of the Year 2024:\u003cbr\u003ethe platinum-plated inner sleeve is decorated with intricate embellishments and becomes visible when the barrel is unscrewed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-image__title\"\u003eLIMITED AND HIGH-CARAT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-image__description paragraph-med text-with-rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exclusive “Turquerie” edition of the Pen of the Year 2024 is limited to 315 fountain pens and 85 rollerball pens. The platinum-plated metal barrel is adorned with 18 precious rubies. Tassels and crescent moons on the cap once symbolised power, and the end piece of the cap features a stylised dome of an Ottoman tent. The fine chevron pattern decorates the barrel, cap and grip and is enhanced with decorative lacquer inlays. The 18-carat magnum bicolour gold nib promises unique writing pleasure. An engraved tortoise – a symbol of luck in the Ottoman Empire – adorns the domed end cap. The inside of the Pen of the Year reveals the intricately decorated inner sleeve. The “Turquerie” cultural fashion trend brought Ottoman style to Western Europe, where it had a great influence on aesthetics. 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Tassels crafted by masterful hands were a symbol of power and embellished clothing as status symbols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eELEGANT CROWN\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe end piece of the cap of the Pen of the Year 2024 is reminiscent of the ornate dome of an Ottoman tent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSPLENDOR UNDER THE CANOPY OF A TENT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOttoman-inspired tents adorned numerous European parks and palace gardens during the “Turquerie” movement, while entire rooms in castles and stately homes were furnished in the Turkish style.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Those blue-and-white striped tents, adorned with tassels and arrow patterns, were my greatest source of inspiration for the Pen of the Year. 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