Graf von Faber-Castell Limited Edition Heritage Ottilie Füllfederhalter
At this time, Lothar von Faber succeeds in producing the first pencils in his pencil factory near Nuremberg. to produce brand writing instruments at all and to establish the worldwide reputation of his company. When the decision for his successor is made, his choice falls on his granddaughter, Freiin Ottilie. from Faber. The sole heiress of the large, modern pencil company meets Alexander Graf at the Castell-Rüdenhausen, offspring of one of the oldest German count dynasties. The noble family "Castell" was first mentioned in a document in 1057. Even to the present day, his name has a excellent sound. The house "Castell" is home to the oldest private bank in Bavaria and one of the most oldest German wineries.
Freiin Ottilie von Faber and Alexander Graf zu Castell-Rüdenhausen got married in 1898. testamentary decree Lothar von Fabers is to give the name "Faber" to the company for all time will be preserved. Thus, the marriage creates the new "von Faber-Castell" dynasty of counts. Running a large company - even at a young age - is a job for a woman in the of that time was more than extraordinary. Ottilie, a beautiful appearance with a strong Character, masters the challenge with flying colours and brings new splendour to the family with her marriage. and companies. The decision of Lothar von Fabers proves to be a happy and groundbreaking one. in the 20th and 21st centuries.
Alexander also enters completely new territory with his marriage. Captain of the 6th Chevauleger Regiment of the Bavarian cavalry and as an aristocrat not prepared for the merchant's profession, he actually brings the no favorable conditions to enter into pencil production. But quickly he puts his the ability to lead the global company in Stein, in whose service he was committed to loyalty and commitment. With the introduction of the Castell 9000 in the green of his regimental colour he succeeded in in 1905 a great success. The pen is characterized by a new quality and value, a true classic and the inspiration for the finely guilloched and green lacquered metal shaft of the "Limited Edition Alexander" fountain pen.
Adequate expression of the glamorous marriage is a new, luxurious lifestyle. The Count's Family is having the castle rebuilt and extended. The preciousness of the materials and the exclusiveness of the The overall design makes a lasting impression. Important designers and artisans will become including Bruno Paul, who designs the representative rooms down to the smallest detail. Artist, designer and architect in one person, he succeeds like hardly any other in creating elegance. and modernity. One of his most famous students is Mies van der Rohe. Karl Lagerfeld Bruno Paul still admires today.
Graf von Faber-Castell presents two exceptional fountain pens within the new Limited Edition Heritage collection: Ottilie and Alexander.
Inspired by the ladies' and gentlemen's rooms of the Faber-Castell´schen lock in stone, these special cartridge converter fountain pens were developed. The metal parts are made of solid silver and give the fountain pen a pleasant weight and a patina that perfectly matches the shaft. The shaft is manufactured in numerous elaborate steps.
The Limited Edition Heritage Ottilie fountain pen has a barrel in Ottilie's favourite colour, violet. Thanks to numerous layers of lacquer, the underlying pattern is more visible depending on the incidence of light.
On the front of the cap of the fountain pen are engraved the initials of the two personalities as a reminder of them. The nib is made of 18-K gold. Both fountain pens are limited to 1,898 pieces in memory of the wedding year of Ottilie and Alexander.
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