The story of this Graf von Faber-Castell Pen of the Year 2007
Each year, Graf von Faber-Castell celebrates the most extraordinary materials through its prestigious collection. By exploring the caprices of nature, the manufacture unveiled the Graf von Faber-Castell Pen of the Year 2007 reference 14 50 40. This edition limited its production to the sole calendar year 2007. The fascinating anecdote of this model lies in its barrel crafted from fossilised wood originating from Brazil. More than 200 million years ago, entire forests were buried beneath volcanic ash. Mineral-rich fluids slowly replaced the organic matter to transform the wood into an authentic semi-precious stone. Faced with the extreme hardness of this now mineral material, the brand’s master woodturners had to rely on the expertise of the Herbert Stephan lapidary manufacture. Founded in the 15th century, this prestigious cutting workshop machined and polished each facet with diamond to reveal the soul of the stone.
Architecture, nib and attributes of this Pen of the Year 2007
The design of this magnum format commands a remarkable presence with a closed length of around 137 mm and a diameter of 15 mm. Its octagonal barrel reveals the natural shades of petrified wood ranging from ochre to deep black. The mirror brilliance of the stone matches wonderfully with the heavily platinum-plated solid metal trim. The slender clip, forged from a single block, articulates on an internal spring mechanism to preserve delicate pocket fabrics. The platinum-plated section naturally guides the fingers towards a superb M-size two-tone 18-carat solid gold nib. This nib bears the finely chiselled heraldic emblem of the manufacture and a hand-applied rhodium mask. An ingenious integrated piston-filling mechanism operates with absolute fluidity by unscrewing the knurled end cap engraved with the year of edition.
Why this Graf von Faber-Castell pen
Acquiring such an edition on the pre-owned market offers the rare opportunity to own a genuine fragment of geological history. The production strictly confined to a single year makes this model particularly difficult to find today in a complete configuration. The unique density created by the combination of solid metal and stone gives the instrument a stately weight highly appreciated by admirers of substantial pieces. The Swiss Collector allows you to rediscover this series whose every example presents an absolutely unique grain, guaranteeing that no other person will own exactly the same writing instrument.
Delivered contents and condition
This exceptional instrument comes with its sumptuous original presentation box. This heavy tiered lacquered wooden pen case includes an upper presentation tray and a protective drawer. It houses the detailed historical brochure as well as the certificate of authenticity signed by master lapidary craftsman Andreas Crummenauer. The piece presents itself in exceptional cosmetic condition. The intact brilliance of the platinum and the perfect polishing of the fossilised wood reflect the meticulous care taken by its previous owner. The nib has been rigorously inspected and the piston mechanism checked by our team to ensure impeccable glide and suction.
Warranty and delivery
The Swiss Collector guarantees the authenticity of this piece. We offer you a 12-month warranty on this model. We accept returns within 10 days according to our conditions. Leader in second-hand goods in Switzerland and backed by the widest network of boutiques, we offer online reservation for an in-store fitting and collection, or fully secured international shipping.
* Like new – brand-new pen, never inked, or in exceptional condition. No visible defects to the naked eye.
