The story of this Tibaldi for Riva
The Italian Maison Tibaldi, founded in 1916, signs a masterful collaboration with the famous naval builder Riva. The T4R.FP.NBL model materialises the unprecedented meeting between historic Florentine writing tradition and luxury maritime engineering. This limited edition was conceived to transpose the prestige of the legendary jet-set yachts into an everyday object, offering aesthetes a fragment of nautical dream. History records that the cap does not bear a mere imitation of a marine colour, as it uses the patented paint and secret chemical formula of the Riva shipyards. This deep blue pigment offers the same exceptional resistance to the elements as the hulls of boats sailing Mediterranean waters.
Architecture, nib and attributes of this Tibaldi for Riva
The architecture of this instrument rests subtly on the mathematical perfection of the golden ratio. Closed, the object measures 146 mm and weighs around 57 grams, imposing a stately and reassuring presence in hand. The barrel displays an extremely sophisticated marquetry combining precious wood species over a metal core, recreating with horological precision the traditional decking of yacht bridges. The heavy cap is coated in the famous naval lacquer. The palladium-plated clip, skilfully mounted on a concealed spring mechanism, is the miniature and functional replica of ships' mooring cleats. The cold metal section ensures a precise grip, ideally directing the centre of gravity towards the point when the pen is used without its cap. Writing comes to life thanks to a superb medium-sized two-tone 18-carat solid gold nib. The filling system offers the practical use of cartridges or the authenticity of a traditional pump converter.
Why this Tibaldi pen
Joining this exclusive collection with example 077 out of a total of 500 pieces issued worldwide constitutes a discreet privilege for the informed collector. Lovers of fine mechanics and luxury accessories particularly appreciate this variation for its ability to evoke escape and motionless travel. Unavailable in official boutiques today, this piece naturally finds a place of choice at The Swiss Collector. The medium nib offers a smooth glide, almost entirely silent on paper, perfectly suited to signing important documents. This instrument seduces through the accuracy of its finishes and the unexpected harmony between the organic warmth of hand-crafted wood and the clinical brilliance of palladium.
Delivered contents and condition
This exceptional instrument travels in a spectacular lacquered cylindrical metal case in the colours of the naval brand, sealed by a heavy solid wood stopper matching the pen barrel. This sumptuous presentation box comes with its original certificate of authenticity. Discovering this piece delivers an absolute maritime emotion: it reveals itself in an exceptional state of preservation, with a rigorously like-new appearance that fascinates the eye. The spectacular precious wood marquetry radiates with intact warmth, while the luxurious deep blue naval lacquer catches the light with perfect original brilliance, free from any alteration. The superb palladium-plated trim sparkles with an immaculate mirror shine, insolently defying time. The majestic two-tone gold nib has been rigorously checked and the feed purified, guaranteeing a writing experience of absolute smoothness, ready to hoist the sails of your inspiration from the very first drop of ink.
Warranty and delivery
The Swiss Collector guarantees the authenticity of this piece with a 24-month warranty. 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 condition – Fountain pen in an exceptional state of preservation, with no signs of wear. Intact marquetry, radiant naval lacquer and flawless solid gold nib.
