Courage and self-discipline – the samurai were driven by lofty virtues. The Pen of the Year 2019 was inspired by their era, spanning several centuries, by the aesthetics of their weapons and by their mindset. The black lacquered metal barrel of the Black Edition, with its decorative 24-carat-gold plating, evokes the elaborately ornate armor made from individual plates. The barrel made of dark-stained magnolia wood is reminiscent of the Samurais' long swords (katanas). Their sheath and handle were made of untreated magnolia wood.
As a tribute to the noble virtues of the samurai and their art of forgery, the writing instruments of the Samurai Black Edition Pen of the Year are made from only the finest of materials. The armour of the Japanese warriors is reminiscent in the painted black metal barrel, whose delicate, tapered lines with 24-carat gold plating make the embellishment appear slightly embossed.
“Cultivate both – your spirit and wisdom” is the quote by Miyamoto Musashi engraved on the cap of the Black Edition. The Japanese character for samurai can be seen in the tamahagane inlay in the cap; the end cap is adorned in turn with the symbol designed by Miyamoto Musashi for the tsuba – the hand guard for Japanese swords – and a wave-like pattern.
The caps and the grip are covered in an anthracite-grey PVD coating made from titanium, while the 18-carat gold nib of the fountain pen is coated with ruthenium.
The pen has been filled with blue ink and used for major signings only. The listing comes with the Fountain Pen, the presentation case, the booklet, and documents (Outer boxes not included).
The presentation case has some character marks on the lid's top, a dent on a corner, and the pen has some brush marks, but both are functional and in good condition.
The pen has been filled with blue ink and used for major signings only. The listing comes with the Fountain Pen, the presentation case, the booklet, and documents (Outer boxes not included). The presentation case has some character marks on the lid's top, a dent on a corner, and the pen has some brushmarks, but both are functional and in good condition.