In Chinese culture, eight is the most fortuitous of all numbers. It symbolizes
prosperity, good luck, fertility, and potential for growth. People have been known to go to great lengths to acquire this number for their personal license
plates, bank accounts, and telephone numbers. The Double-eight pen is doubly-fortuitous for the avid collector who is not afraid to admit we could all use a
little luck now and then. The classic eight-sided barrel will bring harmony to your pocket while the double eight-sided rings join in beauty and inspiration
for your creative writing endeavors.
The Double-eight pen has been painstakingly prepared from solid bars of cellulose acetate. Long known for its
strength, deep gloss, and high transparency, cellulose acetate is coveted by pen enthusiasts for its warm and “natural” feel in the hand. This is
because cellulose is derived from organic materials found in nature, most commonly cotton or wood pulp. Since the Double-eight comes from renewable
resources, it is even biodegradable! However, it should be noted that cellulose acetate, when properly cared for, is one of the most durable and long lasting
materials ever utilized in the manufacture of fine writing instruments.
Retro 51 introduces the latest finishes in the Double Eight Collection, Persimmon and Crimson.
The Double Eight fountain pen features an iridium nib, available
in fine and medium, and a cartridge/converter filling sytem.
