Graf von Faber-Castell Sparta 2020 Fountain Pen of the Year
Each limited edition of Graf von Faber-Castell's Pen of the Year commemorates a culture that has inspired and shaped the history of humankind. They are not only pens, but remarkable works of art.
The 2020 Pen of the Year celebrates the heroes of Sparta - once the strongest military power in ancient Greece - and their king, Leonidas. Their tough, disciplined training was backed up by armour that consisted of shield, breastplate, helmet and greaves and was virtually impenetrable. The 2020 Pen of the Year embodies the characteristics of this armour: durability, practicality and aesthetics.
The barrel represents the Spartans' battledress: it is hand-set with premium diamonds which represent the rivets, and the milled, matt grip area is inspired by their breastplates, which were moulded to the warrior's body shape. The spring-loaded pocket clip is based on the shape of the Greek ridge helmet.
Hand-crafted 18k gold nib coated in ruthenium and available in a range of sizes. Supplied in a stunning polished black wooden box complete with brochure and certificate of authenticity.
Orders placed before 3pm Monday to Friday will normally be sent out the same day.
UK Orders
FREE Royal Mail Standard delivery for orders over £100, and just £3.75 for smaller orders. Royal Mail Priority is available as an option, for £4.50 on orders over £100, £5.50 on smaller orders. Express available for £9.75, or FREE with any order over £400. No delivery surcharges for Northern Ireland, Highlands & Islands or anywhere else!
International
International deliveries vary in cost, so you'll need to add the items you want to your basket, and enter the checkout to see the options for delivery. Prices and payment methods will reflect your country, and many countries have all taxes and duties included to make things easier and more predictable.
Orders over 2kg
For all orders outside the UK, heavy orders may cost more to send, but the shipping cost will be displayed in the checkout before you commit.
More Information
For more, see our Delivery Information page.
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Each limited edition of Graf von Faber-Castell's Pen of the Year commemorates a culture that has inspired and shaped the history of humankind. They are not only pens, but remarkable works of art.
The 2020 Pen of the Year celebrates the heroes of Sparta - once the strongest military power in ancient Greece - and their king, Leonidas. Their tough, disciplined training was backed up by armour that consisted of shield, breastplate, helmet and greaves and was virtually impenetrable. The 2020 Pen of the Year embodies the characteristics of this armour: durability, practicality and aesthetics.
The barrel represents the Spartans' battledress: it is hand-set with premium diamonds which represent the rivets, and the milled, matt grip area is inspired by their breastplates, which were moulded to the warrior's body shape. The spring-loaded pocket clip is based on the shape of the Greek ridge helmet.
Hand-crafted 18k gold nib coated in ruthenium and available in a range of sizes. Supplied in a stunning polished black wooden box complete with brochure and certificate of authenticity.
Orders placed before 3pm Monday to Friday will normally be sent out the same day.
UK Orders
FREE Royal Mail Standard delivery for orders over £100, and just £3.75 for smaller orders. Royal Mail Priority is available as an option, for £4.50 on orders over £100, £5.50 on smaller orders. Express available for £9.75, or FREE with any order over £400. No delivery surcharges for Northern Ireland, Highlands & Islands or anywhere else!
International
International deliveries vary in cost, so you'll need to add the items you want to your basket, and enter the checkout to see the options for delivery. Prices and payment methods will reflect your country, and many countries have all taxes and duties included to make things easier and more predictable.
Orders over 2kg
For all orders outside the UK, heavy orders may cost more to send, but the shipping cost will be displayed in the checkout before you commit.
More Information
For more, see our Delivery Information page.