Every addition to Graf von Faber-Castell's highly regarded "Pen
of the Year" line is designed and manufactured with attention to the smallest detail, a result of the combination of using exclusive materials and ensuring
elaborate craftsmanship over a period of one year. The year 2005 will see the launch of a fountain pen crafted from a fascinating material - stingray
leather. Galuchat or stingray leather is considered to be the most durable leather in the world, offering a soft and smooth feel while being remarkably
resilient as well as both waterproof and fireproof. Each stingray skin is characterized by an exceptional pearl mosaic pattern with special color nuances,
varying in gray tones and light olive green or ivory hues. As a result, the Pen of the Year 2005 is available in two different colors with each fountain pen
having its own distinctive color. Each Galochat barrel is crafted in an elaborate process requiring more than thirty steps, from selection to tanning to
buffing and finishing. The result is a masterpiece imbued with a beauty found only in the depths of the ocean. Only 2005 fountain pens available
worldwide.
An 18kt gold nib, available in fine, medium and broad, and built-in piston filling system complete this masterpiece, the 2005 Pen of the
Year.
