Caran d'Ache Varius Ivanhoe Fountain Pen

Caran d'Ache Varius Ivanhoe fountain pen.

The novel "Ivanhoe," the classic of Romantic literature written by Sir Walter Scott in 1840 and set in the chivalric society of the Middle Ages, is the origin of the name and source of inspiration for the Caran d'Ache Varius Ivanhoe fountain pen, a splendid stylograph that evokes the appearance of a medieval coat of mail through the steel mesh that covers the entire body and that contrasts, in terms of texture and finish, with the smooth and shiny surface of elements such as its cap, its grip section and its ornamental details, all made of rhodium-plated metal. This peculiar aesthetic proposal is the distinctive feature of this fascinating writing instrument, which is part of the Varius line of fountain pens by Caran d'Ache and, in turn, of the Haute Ecriture series, "High Writing" in English, an impressive collection that brings together the most luxurious pieces from this famous manufacturer.

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.