The Maison Caran d’Ache pays tribute to sophisticated arts in the “Chinese Calendar” collection, designed to revive the legend of the Chinese zodiac signs. The most recent creation, the limited edition “Year of the Monkey”, is issued as part of this exceptional line of writing instruments to celebrate the corresponding Chinese year in 2016.
Endowed with a thirst for learning and a vivid imagination, the monkey is one of the most creative signs of the Chinese zodiac. These passionate beings have a creative mind and love a good challenge. Their intelligence and proven cleverness nurture social relationships, thus promising an exceptionally ingenious year.
Fountain Pen
Dimensions: closed cap 138.4 mm, without cap 125 mm, cap at the back 160.2 mmPEN BODY
Round brass body covered with glossy black polished Chinese lacquer
Monkey’s body in yellow Chinese lacquer
Calligraphic depiction of the Monkey character
Red Chinese seal of “Caran d’Ache”
“Chinese lacquer” engraved in Chinese on the tip
Ring engraved with Caran d’Ache and Swiss Made logosFOUNTAIN PEN NIB
18-carat yellow gold nib, hand-polished
Available in size M (other nib sizes available upon request)WRITING BLOCK
Gold-plated
Two engraved depictions of the Monkey
CAP, CLIP, BUTTON
Cap in glossy black polished Chinese lacquer
Monkey’s head in yellow Chinese lacquer
Gold-plated clip and button
NUMBERING
Number “xxx/888” engraved on the top of the cap
888: Chinese lucky number and symbol of ultimate balance
CARTRIDGES AND REFILLS
Supplied with two blue ink cartridges
Supplied with a piston pump
PACKAGING
Wooden box covered in glossy, screen-printed black lacquer
Inside holder reversible for one or two pens
Dimensions: 19.5 x 10.2 x 6.8 cm
Weight: 0.73 kg
LEGAL STANDARDS
Swiss Made
PRODUCT REFERENCE
Ref. 5092.052
