The Pen of the Year 2007 is a writing implement and piece of
jewellery in one. The platinum plated frame encases each and every one of the eight stones and shows off its unmistakable brilliance to best effect. Thanks
to the virtuoso precision cut, not the slightest unevenness can be detected at the transitions between the metal and the stones. It is fascinating to see and
feel such an exciting combination of two so different materials. The crowning glory of it all is a little plate at the end cap which is made of
petrified wood: Facetted with great precision like a diamond and polished to a gleaming finish, it shows the strength and elegance of the chosen material. On
the inside, the masterpiece carries the logo of the Herbert Stephan gemstone manufactory the symbol of a diamond with the initials HS. This attests the
genuineness of the fossil material.
The 18-carat bicoloured gold nib is "run in" by hand and available in the widths F, M und B. The
solid metal spring-loaded clip ensures that the pen sits firmly in a breast pocket. The platinum-plated end cap operates the plunger mechanism for filling.
The elaborate craftsmanship and the individual colouring of the barrel make each and every Pen of the Year 2007 a unique work of art. Each
"Pen of the Year edition embraces a magnum format fountain pen and is only manufactured for a period of twelve months. Each pen is individually numbered and
comes in a unique wooden case with a brochure as well as a limited edition certificate. This certificate bears the personal signature of Andreas Crummenauer,
the master craftsman of the Herbert Stephan gemstone manufactory and attests both the quality of the genuine petrified wood and that the pen is of a limited
edition.
