Caran d'Ache Varius Ivanhoe Black Fountain Pen

Caran d'Ache Varius Black Ivanhoe fountain pen.

The Caran d'Ache Ivanhoe Black fountain pen is an attractive high-end writing pen from the Varius line. It stands out for its original finish inspired by the novel "Ivanhoe," a classic of Romantic literature written by Sir Walter Scott in 1840 and set in the chivalric society of the Middle Ages. Among the most striking aspects or details of this model is the unique black PVD-plated steel frame that envelops its barrel, inspired by the chain mail worn by medieval knights in combat. This contrasts beautifully with the smooth, glossy surface of its cap, grip section, and decorative elements, all crafted from rhodium-plated metal.

The fountain pens in the glamorous Varius line stand out, among other things, for their varied selection of finishes and materials, for the richness of the latter, and, above all, for their beautiful and original design, which combines a hexagonal barrel and cap with a cylindrical head and base with rounded ends. A beautiful interplay of geometric shapes that results in an overall image defined by elegance and refinement.

In addition to its design and rich materials, the ornamental details present in this fabulous series of pieces deserve special mention. Among them, the clip, featuring a beveled profile and a width that decreases toward the bottom, and the head, which features the name of this famous Swiss brand engraved in elegant capital letters around its circumference.

Focusing on the functional aspects of the pens in this collection, and specifically the fountain pen in question, it's worth noting that it features a superb 18K solid gold nib plated with rhodium and beautifully engraved with the Caran d'Ache logo, references to the thickness of the nib and the purity of the gold used in its manufacture, and a series of parallel lines that group together in pairs and diverge as we move our gaze towards the nib. This fantastic element is fed using a universal cartridge or converter loading system and is available, in this specific case, in fine (F), medium (M), and broad (B) nibs.

As for its presentation, like all fountain pens produced by Caran d'Ache, the stylogrpahs included in the Varius series are delivered in a magnificent gift box.