Waterman Carène Blue Core Fountain Pen

Waterman Carène Blue Core fountain pen

Glossy lacquer in a deep shade of blue covering its barrel and cap and lustrous palladium-plated metal in the ornamental details distributed across its surface are the materials chosen for the finish of the Waterman Carène Blue Core fountain pen, a fabulous writing instrument made by the French brand of American origin Waterman, part of its Carène fountain pen collection and handcrafted and assembled by the company's workers at its plant in France.

The Carène line is one of Waterman's most luxurious collections and an aesthetic marvel defined by its original design, inspired by the hydrodynamic shapes of boats and characterized by its sharp, streamlined forms. Beyond their distinctive shapes, meticulous workmanship, and the rich materials of their various models, if anything distinguishes the fountain pens in the Carène collection, it is the unusual morphology of their nibs. Unlike most pens, they are embedded in the grip section, blending their silhouette with that of the latter.

Among the various decorative elements that enliven the surface of Carène fountain pens, the most notable are their clip, equipped with the characteristic central groove of Waterman pins, the ring located where the grip section meets the barrel, its strong culotte and the fine ornamental band located at the bottom of the cap, which has the brand name engraved around its circumference.

Although already mentioned above, we find it interesting to note that the nib of this model is embedded in the grip section. It is crafted from solid 18K gold, fitted, in this case, with a rhodium mask to harmonize with the silver color of the pen's trim. The feeder is supplied with ink via a cartridge or converter system. The upper part of the nib shows a simple engraved decoration consisting of the Waterman logo, formed by a double V inscribed in a hexagon, and the inescapable reference to the purity of the gold used in its manufacture. This exceptional component is available in a limited variety of thicknesses that include fine (F) and medium (M).

The Carène pens are presented in a magnificent premium dark blue gift box.