Scribe and Sword

Complementing the Samurai is the Samurai Black Edition, the black lacquered metal barrel of which is coated with 24K gold and embossed with tapered lines to imitate the armour of Japanese warriors. "Cultivate both – your spirit and wisdom", another quote by Musashi, is engraved on the Black edition, which comes with a titanium cap and grip coating, and an 18K gold nib coated with ruthenium. 

"Since its first edition in 2003, the Pen of the Year has become synonymous with luxurious writing culture and the finest craftsmanship," says Count Charles von Faber-Castell. "Graf von Faber-Castell releases the Pen of the Year in dedication to the people who shaped the history of humanity, and each and every pen is made with extreme precision. The Samurai and Samurai Black Edition perfectly encapsulate the spirit of the samurai."