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Luxury Nib & Ink – Revival of the Classic Status Symbol, The Luxury Fountain Pen
With an increase in the sale of the mighty pen over the past couple of years, as more people turn to handwriting (and buying online in the current climate), I am delighted to introduce you to these elite ‘power tools’ from luxury gift emporium, Pen Heaven in case they might be of interest to you…
Becoming a hot favorite as an investment piece, it appears the classic status symbol has gone full circle since the digital age erupted, with sales of fountain pens in particular on the rise again. Along with elite pen brands such as Yard O Led, Montegrappa, and Graf Von Faber Castell, they are a number of new designs emerging including the latest edition from leading German pen specialists, Otto Hutt, who have just launched the Design 08 Solid Brass Fountain Pen in collaboration with leading Berlin-based designer (and lover of Bauhuas), Mark Braun.
Priced at $1,170 having just launched on the new International site from Pen Heaven https://www.penheaven.com/
otto-hutt-design-08-ruthenium- fountain-pen, this super luxe Fountain Pen (a Rollerball is also available) has a monochrome ruthenium plated finish, featuring a unique pull & twist mechanism and 18k gold nib. The style and craftsmanship is reflective of both Braun’s and Otto Hutt’s common admiration of Bauhaus design – classic logic and industrial-shaped clarity. It is a holistic design concept that is concerned with the idea of high-quality, in-house sustainable production and following the exemplary ethos of the brand for creating products that will last a lifetime. 
Offering a grand selection of fine writing instruments that will last a lifetime and become excellent family heirlooms. If you are looking for an extra special gift, Pen Heaven premium collection of pens offer unique craftsmanship from luxury heritage brands such as Yard O Led and Graf von Faber-Castell. Choose from a variety of luxurious finishes such as sterling silver, gold, precious resin and unusual woods. Most fountain pens will also feature a solid gold nib which has the added advantage of adapting to your writing style over time. All premium gifts are presented in large gift boxes which create the right impression.
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An Essential Accessory – The Pen – A Subtle Sign of Power and Lavishness.
Luxury is all about the detail; subtle elements that elevate your style by exposing the delicate craftsmanship and superior quality of your outfit. No look however is complete without the most luxurious accessory of all – the pen – a subtle sign of power and lavishness.
Everybody from James Bond to Gordon Gekko carried a pen; used to mark ones’ authority and even as a product of mass destruction (007 in Goldeneye). Treaties and contracts are sealed with one and it’s said you can tell a lot about a man or woman by looking at the nib type they choose – true aficionados will tell you an iridium nib should be your only choice!
Pen Heaven, online retailer and gift hub, presents its top three most extravagant pens, each a work of art in its own right, designed by pen innovators and experts to the highest possible standard.
Otto Hutt Design 08 Fountain Pen, £975 / $1170
A collaboration with designer Mark Braun celebrating everything Bauhaus, this pen is the hottest to launch in 2021!
Graf Von Faber Castell Classic Fountain Pen Ebony Wood, £439.37 / $526
A fine specimen for a true gent, this beautiful power symbol will make you feel as if you can conquer the world. Stylish in an understated way, it adds a touch of opulence to your wardrobe with its ribbed Ebony wood barrel, bi-coloured 18k gold nib, iridium tip and screw close cap.
Montegrappa Extra 1930 Bamboo Black Fountain Pen, £1075 / $1290
Rich on style and superior craftsmanship, this pen highlights the brands rich Italian roots. Offering timeless appeal, this impressive writing instrument is complete with 18k gold nib and finished with a polished sterling silver trim, to contrast beautifully with the jet black and green barrel.
Yard O Led Viceroy Victorian Sterling Silver Fountain Pen, £995 / $1215
This British brand pride themselves on fine penmanship with each sterling silver fountain pen hand-finished with intricate detail. Desired by pen connoisseurs the world over, every Yard O Led fountain pen is presented with a smooth 18k gold nib, ink converter and a lifetime guarantee.
Visconti Homo Sapiens Tuscan Hills Fountain Pen, £850 / $1020
Celebrating the home of Visconti, this limited-edition pen mimics the Tuscan Hills, with shades of verdant green and deep brown. Complete with an inbuilt filling mechanism, this design perfectly showcases the attention of detail the Italian penmakers give to each and every style.
Each of the above comes with a sumptuously wrapped presentation box, to showcase your stylish choice of writing instrument in the best possible fashion and to ensure it retains its beauty for years to come. Why not opt for engraving too (all performed in-house) for that extra touch of class and individuality.
About Pen Heaven:
Pen Heaven, founded in 2008, offer a comprehensive range of writing instruments and leather goods with in-house engraving and embossing. Specialists in classic brands such as Parker, Cross and Lamy, Pen Heaven also boast some more unusual and hard-to-find items such as the Japanese hand painted Platinum range, Italian calligraphy sets and the design focused Worther brand.