Caran d'Ache Varius Edelweiss Fountain Pen, Limited Edition
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About this piece · Caran d'Ache ref. 1664.490
Caran d'Ache Varius Edelweiss Fountain Pen, Limited Edition – Swiss Made Fountain Pen
The Caran d'Ache Varius Edelweiss Fountain Pen, Limited Edition is crafted by Caran d'Ache, the Swiss Maison de Haute Écriture founded in Geneva in 1915. Every Haute Écriture instrument is produced in the company's Geneva workshops under the “Swiss Made” label and assembled by hand.
The Varius Collection
An accomplished form and hexagonal body with a unique feel: Caran d'Ache's iconic Varius collection is the result of a passionate work of materials, and the only collection to offer fountain pen nibs in up to seven widths.
About the Varius Edelweiss Limited Edition
Varius Edelweiss, a tribute to the Alpine flower. Caran d'Ache invites you on a journey to the heart of the Swiss Alps with the creation of a beechwood instrument in the effigy of the emblematic mountain flower: the edelweiss. Varius Edelweiss is a timeless creation intended for fans of Alpine art. The Swiss national flower, the emblem of Alpine guides and a protected plant since 1879, the little edelweiss embodies an entire part of Swiss cultural imagination, associated with numerous customs and legends, making this Caran d'Ache Limited Edition an icon of the Varius range.
The Varius Edelweiss Limited Edition is available in three writing modes: ballpoint pen, roller pen and fountain pen. It is limited to 1,784 pieces - a tip of the hat to the date on which the name 'edelweiss' came into being - and is engraved with the number '1 in 1784'.
Product Details
Brand & Origin
Brand: Caran d'Ache
Made in: Geneva, Switzerland
Type: Fountain Pen
Item: 1664.490 (F), 1664.491 (M), 1664.492 (B)
Materials & Craftsmanship
Material: Swiss Beech Wood, Brass
Finish: Hand-assembled in the Caran d'Ache Geneva workshops
Nib: 18-carat gold, rhodium-coated, hand-polished, available in 3 widths: Fine (F), Medium (M), Broad (B)
Specifications
Size: Length: 136.3 mm x Diameter: 11.1 mm
Weight: 43 g
Body of the Writing Instruments: Brass body covered with Swiss beech wood
Silver-plated rhodium-coated screw cap
NIB
Hand-polished, 18-carat gold rhodium-coated nib
Available in sizes F, M, B
Clip and Button: Rhodium and silver coated clip and button
Button carrying the Caran d’Ache identification (white lacquered hexagon)
Numbering: Generic numbering "1 in 1784" in reference to the date when the name "edelweiss" was first coined
Numbering engraved on the writing block of the fountain pen and on the authentication card
Leather Case: Holder for 1 pen in midnight blue grained calfskin leather, made in Europe
Packaging: Cardboard case covered with premium textured midnight blue paper. The inside cover is coated with a relief motif inspired by the Matterhorn and edelweiss
Magnetic closing and protective box backing
Dimensions: 21 x 11.5 x 7.5 cm
Weight: 641 g (without the writing instrument)
Cartridges and Refills: Supplied with a piston ink pump and 2 idyllic blue ink cartridges
Compatible with all Chromatics refills
The Perfect Gift
Caran d'Ache writing instruments and accessories are a guarantee of distinction and prestige. Beautifully presented, the Varius Edelweiss Fountain Pen, Limited Edition makes a memorable gift for graduations, promotions, weddings, and milestone celebrations.