Faber Castell Pen of the Year 2015 Sanssouci Potsdam

Frederick the Great, as king and connoisseur of decorative natural stones, cultivated a personal and simultaneously regal interest in the rich Silesian deposits then used to do justice to Prussia’s new status.By special sovereign right, the monarch reserved all precious stones and chrysoprase in particular for himself: these stones with their emerald to apple green colouration are considered the most valuable variety of quartz. Frederick the Great himself travelled to Silesia to choose the most beautiful. The New Palace was the culmination of the royal interest. This magnificent building is home to a greater variety of natural stones than any other Frederician palace. Its fascinating architecture was the inspiration for the creation of the “Sanssouci, Potsdam” Pen of the Year.Inspired by the impressive architecture of the “New Palace” the “Sanssouci, Potsdam” Pen of the Year brings the lustre and aesthetics of a major era alive in a fascinating manner. Both editions come with an 18-carat, bicolour gold nib that is run in by hand. An end-cap protects the rotary knob of the plunger mechanism of the plunger-type fountain pen.

Platinum-plated barrel adorned by four green Silesian serpentines
Individually numbered writing instruments
18-carat bicolour gold nib, run in by hand
Available in the nib widths M, F, B, and BB
Cap of the pen is crowned by grey shimmering Russian quartz with facet finish
Exclusive wooden box with additional insert with space for additional 6 writing instruments, high-quality brochure and a certificate of authenticity
Limited to 1000 pieces Four large, green Silesian serpentines are embedded into the platinum-plated barrel of the plunger-type fountain pen and envision the aura of these magnificent rooms perfectly. The cap of the fountain pen is adorned with grey, shimmering, Russian quartz with a facet finish.