In 1774, the Italian Francesco Pineider, opened his first shop in the heart of Florence. He chose the magnificent Piazza della Signoria, opposite Michelangelo’s, striking work, David.
Ever since, Pineider has been one of the world’s most respected makers of hand-dyed and watermarked stationery, leather goods, desk sets, and select home furnishings. Quite an impressive portfolio. Fine pens are the perfect fit.
Just a few years ago, Dante del Vecchio, the designer behind many landmark introductions from Visconti, has joined Pineider to deliver pens which match the incomparable quality behind this storied Florentine brand.
As you can see, del Vecchio’s focus is on the writer and their needs, not just dynamic designs. The fountain pen filling Snorkel is ingenious. The Pen Filler allows one to travel with their own supply of ink. The see-through ballpoint and rollerball refills relieve one of not knowing how much ink remains.
Pineider is pleased to present the latest addition to the Limited Edition “jewelry” collection. The jewelry collection deviates from standard Pineider production in that it is created and designed with methods and techniques strongly inspired by jewelry-making and customized to the world of writing. Each pen is crafted from solid 925 sterling silver and then plated with one of three different precious metals: black ruthenium, silver palladium or yellow gold. All functional parts of the pen are produced in the most appropriate metals for each component: marine steel for the clip, brass for the grip section and cap trim. This innovative cap, mid-ring and barrel consist of a set of facets that seemingly roll into themselves. Processed in a 3D environment of augmented reality, the facets start from the head and reach the back, creating an effect of endless rewinding. The symmetry is mesmerizing.
The reference to Modern Art denotes the style and concepts of a certain period. A kind of "rejection" of the past and openness to experimenting. Modern artists experimented with new visual forms and put forward their original takes on nature, materials, and the function of art They alternated more "realistic" periods (in terms of both the techniques used and of the subjects chosen) with more "symbolistic" or "expressionistic" periods, up to and including pure abstractionism. Enter Arman.
Arman was one of the greatest practitioners of Nouveau Réalisme, an artistic trend based on narrating mankind through his everyday mundane objects like shoes, wristwatches, coins, and so forth. In consideration of the multiple techniques that he used, Arman is thought of as a painter-sculptor. He defined himself perfectly as “un peintre qui fait de la sculpture”. A painter who makes sculpture.
His work was strongly influenced by Dadaism and Pop Art. Arman collections can be found in the Metropolitan Museum, the Tate Gallery, and the Centre Pompidou. His work ranges from paintings to monumental public sculptures. Perhaps most interesting were his famous accumulations of objects of everyday use and to their irreverent desecration and destruction.
“I specialize in everything and I have never been an amateur” is a phrase that captures the full breadth of Arman's art and his boundless creativity. Pineider captures this spirit in the Blue Trilogy.
The fountain pens inspired by Arman's art are an obvious homage to this man’s creativity. The 14k gold nib is of the Pineider ‘iperflex’ series. It provides additional flexibility and lays a rewarding line of ink onto the paper. To make the filling system as precise as that of a fine watch, Pineider challenged themselves and invented the Mystery Filler; a refined piston filler. Pineider has enriched the common piston filler with an enhancement that allows it to hide the blind cap in the barrel after having filled it, the Mystery Filler. The system is made from 7 very precise parts. The activation of the spring and ball bearing going up and down allows the system to work. It fills itself with little effort.
Blue Trilogy has continuous apertures giving the pen an overt sliced look. The entire interior mechanism virtually meets the writer's hand; a very "Arman" concept for a pen. Trilogy encapsulates the concept of slices and multiples by repeating the slicing motif every 120 degrees symbolizing accumulation and repetition. The clip is a skeletal feather where voids and solids play on the style of Arman, emphasizing the feather's proportions.
A Positive Closure
Pineider has patented a new pen locking system in its top-of-the-range models, combining the traditional appeal of the screw top with the immediacy and safety of magnetic closure. In Pineider’s patented system, the polarization of the magnets permits soft opening and even more satisfying closure, allowing you to open the pen gently or else to watch it roll between your fingers until you hear the closing click.
The Pineider Psycho is a one of a kind, unique and elegant pen that would become the crown jewel of every writer’s collection. Each pen has been created with the same materials and concepts utilized by famed Florentine jewelers; precious or semi-precious metals, high thickness plating, lost wax castings, and luxury packaging. This is the epitome of ‘handmade’.
It is available in three different color trims: palladium, rose gold, or gold plated. Psycho’s unique weaved design was created using an ultra-high pressure casting technique called nanofusion. The endless semi-transparent interweaving of connections gives Psycho the indisputable status of modern art. In the functional shape of a pen.
Each pen arrives with a small desk set/gift box that contains everything a writer may want. Included are some renown Pineider luxury stationery, two bottles of black ink, the very popular Pineider Snorkel for filling your converter from a bottle, and the Pineider Pen Filler. A unique way to fill your pen from a traveling reservoir of your favorite ink.
The Psycho fountain pen features Pineider’s 14K iperflex nib in extra fine, fine, medium and broad. The pen fills via standard cartridge or converter. The matching roller ball is every bit as beautiful for those who prefer rollerball writing. Psycho clearly is a combination of the finest writing experience with art made in Florence, Italy. Add this to your collection and you’ll truly have a showpiece to treasure.
The Pineider La Grand Belleza Rocco is a new collection made as expected in Florence, Italy. The Rocco is made of stone-effect resin, which is molded and then, sandblasted into this mesmerizing look. The Collection offers two gorgeous colors all complemented by black trim which displays the unique design elements of the pen.
The Rocco features Pineider 's black steel nib engraved with the Pineider logo. The nib is offered in extra-fine, fine and medium points. The Pineider nib is renowned for its capability of producing smooth lines and strokes. A quill-shaped clip adorns the cap which is secured by Pineider's "soft touch magnetic lock” system. This closure guarantees immediate startup. The fountain pen fills via a built-in internal piston that provides a quick and easy refilling experience. The twist-top ballpoint pen accepts the universal "parker style" refill and the rollerball a standard International style rollerball refill.
Elegant and classy, Avatar UR Matte Black is made with Pineider’s special Ultra-Durable Resin technology, featuring a luxurious matte black body, soft to the touch, while offering a steady grip in the hand.
Avatar UR Matte Black comes with a black steel nib engraved with the Pineider logo and is complimented by black trim that accents the unique design elements of the pen. In addition, the pen is equipped with a magnetic twist cap lock that provides extra protection for the nib. It’s available in extra-fine, fine and medium points. It includes a converter for bottled ink usage. It accepts standard international cartridges.
The capped rollerball accepts our typical refill which is available in various points and colors for maximum customization. The convenient twist-top ballpoint falls naturally into the hand and makes a great compliment to the fountain pen for the road. Experience the elegance and comfort built by Pineider in every Avatar UR Matte Black.
Following its predecessor, the Ultra-durable Resin Avatar UR, Avatar UR Demo Black is made with similar Ultra Resin technology. This Demonstrator version with polished black metal trim transforms the character of the design. Equipped with a transparent body that showcases the pen’s mechanisms, plus a word gauge made to monitor the ink level. This ink monitoring system is exclusive to the Pineider brand, which makes Avatar UR Demo truly special and unique! Experience elegance, high-end luxury, and efficiency while writing with Avatar UR Demo Black.
The fountain pen features a Pineider stainless steel nib. It’s available in extra-fine, fine and medium points. It includes a converter for bottled ink usage. It accepts standard international cartridges. The rollerball accepts our typical refill which is available in various points and colors for maximum customization.
The design credentials of Pineider’s pen designer, Dante del Vecchio, are well established. When combined with 3D engineering and high precision manufacturing, each individual pen is assembled without using a single drop of glue. A technological puzzle! Every component precisely fits each other by simple design. Pineider refers to this new process as GlueLess Technology.
The collection features Pineider’s new UltraResin. This material was developed in Florence by Pineider in a mother of pearl compound resin. UltraResin is very durable, much more so than traditional Celluloid, the historical material of pen industry. UltraResin is extremely rigid, nearly like metal, incredibly resistant to hits, very close to call it unbreakable, resistant to oils, inks, electricity, to high and low temperatures. The ultimate resin.
A thin film is inserted into the cap to protect the magnet from corrosion and allows a soft touch closure. A sophisticated solid steel clip is supported by an internal spring and mechanism built. The band is finely engraved and inspired by the skyline of Florence.
The fountain pen is powered with Pineider’s own large N6 steel Futuristic Nib. It can be filled with the included converter, the Pineider Snorkel or the Pen Filler. The ballpoint, a twist-action, uses a standard Parker-Style refill or the Pineider Ink Level indicating refill. The rollerball uses a standard size refill or the Pineider Ink Level refill designed for the rollerball writer.
Ever Own the Very Finest?
One of the world’s most respected stationers you’ve never heard of, Pineider. Based in Florence, Italy, it’s serviced customers through the decades like, Anthony Hopkins, Mel Gibson and Madonna. The request from Elizabeth Taylor for letter paper to match the magnificent color of her eyes was not unusual. Founded in 1774, Pineider has been the go-to stationer for artists, royals, industrialists and governments the world over. The paper in the Hollywood Journal is certified by Pineider for use with fountain pens. For very little you can possess and experience the very finest.
Each hard-covered journal has 190 lined pages. The color is classic ivory. The paper measures 8 3/8” x 5 ½”. It weighs 14 ounces.