The Pen of the Year 2021 is inspired by medieval knights, their heroes, myths and legends. In those days, the strongest prevailed, therefore skilful sword fighting and the nature of his weapons played a central role in a knight’s life. To forge the knightly swords medieval smiths used Damascus steel, which was regarded as particularly hard while being flexible. Its extraordinary properties are achieved through repeated welding and folding of different types of steel, which also produces the typical iridescent surface. It is thanks to this feature that every one of the 375 fountain pens in this limited Pen of the Year edition is truly unique.

Plunger-type fountain pen with handmade 18-carat gold nib (ruthenium- coated, magnum-sized).

Damascus steel barrel which, extraordinary properties are achieved through repeated welding and folding.

Milled, brown lacquered grip zone recreates the leather strap on the sword’s grip.

Matt cap with anthracite-grey surface with durable PVD titanium coating is reminiscent of the delicate structure of chain mail.

Top of the cap is adorned by the "heraldic cross", also known as the "cross of hope", as it was considered a symbol of hope in the Middle Ages.

End piece is adorned with a red, faceted garnet with sunray cut.

Limited to 375 pieces.

All writing instruments are individually numbered.

Delivered in a black, highly polished wooden box (including brochure and certificate of authenticity).

Additional insert offers space for six more writing instruments