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The Pen of the Year 2008

微型緞木拼花年度筆  

　德國精品名筆Graf von Faber-Castell自2003年推出年度筆款以來，以樹木為書寫工具的靈魂質材為主題，透過結合傳統工藝與深富人文氣息之設計，深受收藏家所喜愛。2008年推出最新年度筆款：Filigree miniature parquet made of Indian satinwood（印度緞木拼花筆款），採用東印度頂級木料：緞木（satinwood），以仿古典拼花地板之傳統工藝，所革新打造成全球最微型的拼花藝術筆身。

　這款年度筆的靈感來自於Faber-Catell城堡中浪漫的家族故事；1898年，Faber筆廠之繼承者Ottile與德國最悠久的貴族Castell之Alexander zu Castell-Rudenhausen伯爵結褵，由當時巴伐利亞國王所賜封之Faber-Castell名號，成為兩大貴族精神的品牌與企業。1903年他們打造一座德國新藝術建築風格之城堡，名為New Castle，也成為了品牌代表圖騰。伯爵獻給喜好文藝的妻子Ottile的禮物，即是由當時最重要的建築家Bruno Paul所設計的書房（兼具畫室等功能）。這間鋪滿來自東印度緞木拼花地板的房間，充滿著緞木獨特的檸檬香氣，以及溫暖柔和的色調，因此被稱之為「檸檬室（Lemon Room）」。

　二十世紀初，歐洲正為傳統價值與科技新發明的衝擊，新藝術、現代主義的雛形、與新古典主義等新思潮之洗禮。藝術、建築創作者紛紛從自然主題中精粹出所謂抽象風格的表現，檸檬室內拼花地板的人字紋圖形，就是當時最具代表性的設計，被大量使用在高級服裝與家具上。

　Graf von Faber-Castell 2008年度筆款之筆身，採用84片長方形緞木木板手工拼接而成，相對於面積較大且平坦的拼花地板手藝，筆廠工匠必須就纖細的圓桶型筆身，將微型木板打磨出角度、弧度、一片片切割、完成獨一無二的線條，以達到服貼、親膚的握感。鍍鉑金筆身末端鑲嵌著一顆棋格紋切面黃水晶，呼應筆身的抽象線條設計，18k雙色金筆尖（備有F、M、B三種尺寸）、活塞式吸墨系統、螺絲固定彈簧筆夾等配置，則是延襲年度筆款一脈相承的精緻風格。該筆款為2008年年度限量發售。訂價：NT$99,000

 　

The world's smallest parquet made of Indian satinwood 

Once again, the Pen of the Year focuses on the core feature of the Graf von Faber-Castell Collection: wood in its noblest and most inspiring variations. The idea behind this year’s pen comes from Countess Ottilie’s private salon or drawing-room in the Faber-Castell castle, now over 100 years old, that is panelled in costly East Indies satinwood – also known as lemonwood on account of its fragrant scent. And so the name “Lemon Room” came about.

The fin de siecle designers were also interested in the possibilities offered by more abstract forms. One example is the herringbone pattern; it also graces the inlay work of choice pieces of furniture, among them Countess Ottilie's writing desk. The Pen of the Year 2008 makes clever use of this pattern.

No fewer than 84 Satinwood rectangles are individually hand-made for the filigree herringbone pattern of the Pen of the Year 2008. The numbered edition is crowned by a chessboard-facted citrine gemstone, platinized fittings and an 18-carat bicolour gold nib, carefully run in by hand.

Unusual beauty
The outer layer of the barrel is made of carefully selected Indian satinwood. Normally such a parquet pattern requires a plane surface. In the Pen of the Year 2008 an unconventional technique has been employed to transfer it to a cylindrical shape.

A filigree masterpiece
The more sophisticated a creative idea is, the more feeling it takes to implement it. No fewer than 84 rectangles have to be individually hand-made for the filigree herringbone pattern of the satinwood fountain pen. No two segments are identical: each can be fitted at just a single position on the barrel and matched to its neighbours to produce precisely even joins. Then the barrel is repeatedly polished and varnished, a time-consuming process. The world’s smallest parquet, on the surface of a pen, is a work of perfection.

The stylish way to communicate
Crafted with the utmost precision, the Pen of the Year 2008 combines elegant looks, an inimitable feel, and excellent writing qualities. The interplay that develops between the warmly shimmering satinwood tones and the cool platinum-plated metal parts is as impressive for its fine detail as for its brilliant overall impression. The masterpiece is crowned by a chessboard-faceted citrine gemstone set in the platinum-plated end cap.

 

Quality down to the last detail
The elaborate craftsmanship and the individual grain of the wood make each and every Pen of the Year 2008 a unique work of art. The 18-carat bicolour gold nib has been run in by hand and is available in widths F, M, and B. The platinum-plated cap conceals the knob for the plunger filling mechanism, on which each pen is individually numbered. A further noteworthy detail is the solid metal clip, hinged and spring-loaded.

The Pen of the Year 2008 comes in an exclusive wooden case with a beautiful brochure and a certificate. That bears the personal signature of Count Faber-Castell and attests that the pen is one of a limited edition and also that the material is selected genuine satinwood.

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