The Celestial Collection is the eighth in the David Oscarson series of
Limited Edition writing instruments. Produced in five color variations, each will be limited to production of 88 pieces (including fountain pens
and roller balls). The Celestial Collection continues in the spirit of artistic mastery and the tradition of Old World craftsmanship by combining
the centuries-old technique of Guilloché with the art and expertise of Hard Enamel. Each Collection piece is engraved with multiple
levels of Guilloché, then adorned with multiple colors of Hard Enamel. The five breathtaking color pairs featured on the caps stand in
bold contrast to the translucent midnight blue hard enamel on the barrels.
The sun and sunburst designs featured on the Celestial cap require
multiple levels of engraving; the rays of the sun remain in high relief while the sunburst pattern in the background features occasional
omissions in engraving, reflecting heat and solar flares. Most remarkable perhaps is the three-dimensional face of the sun engraved on the
tapered and rounded surface of the cap. The level of difficulty involved in the moon and stars featured on the Celestial barrel equals that
employed on the cap. The four phases of the moon (new, quarter, half and full) are outlined in high relief while the stars are represented in
various widths and depths. Three different diameters of stars are featured in high relief and three in low relief (above and beneath the midnight blue
enamel) as a reflection of the midnight sky.
The Celestial Collection's unique filling system accommodates a cartridge, converter or
eyedropper fill; a series of seals and "O" rings prevents the ink from leaving the chamber at
