Bexley
Owner's Club 2008 Limited Edition Fountain Pen |
The
Bexley Pen Company has just unveiled its 2008 Bexley Owners Club Limited Edition. |
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Bexley is known for
its modern interpretations of classic design themes. This model has a shape reminiscent
of the Pelikan pens of the 1930s, but in a somewhat larger, easy-to-use size. There
are two versions: one with solid sterling silver overlays; the other in vermeil
(23k gold plating over sterling silver). They give the pens a substantial feel,
without making them too heavy. |
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It is a limited edition
of 150 fountain pens in silver, and the same number in vermeil. Bexley buyers
also have been asking for roller balls, so 50 are available in each finish. They
are not numbered. The presentation box is of modest scale and very high quality.
It unfolds from the short side to reveal a satin interior with a small plaque
that reads, "Bexley 15th Anniversary 1993 - 2008 Owners Club". The
precious metal overlays on the cap and barrel are a classic form of decoration
with a modern look. Each panel is engraved with a biomorphic design that balances
positive and negative elements. The texture also gives good grip and tactile feel
to the pens. Each overlay has a hallmark of 925. The person who created the
panel designs is a former member of the team here at Classic Fountain Pens. Sarah
Swen worked with us while she was a student at the Art Center College of Design
in Pasadena, so she knows pens. We're glad to be able to present her work. |
The design intent of the pen is to allow
the silver within the engraved lines of the pen to darken by natural oxidation,
creating more contrast in the engraved pattern. This is what occurs with vintage
silver and vermeil pens, giving depth and character to their engraved patterns. | |
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you use this pen regularly, the natural oils from your hand will inhibit tarnishing
of the smooth surfaces. From time-to-time, a light polish with a jeweler's cloth
will shine the smooth surfaces, while allowing the textured areas to keep the
dark contrast within the engraving. |
 The
edition number is engraved on the barrel section.
The fountain pen is available
in their full range of standard nibs: fine, medium, broad, and stub (1.3 mm wide).
These nibs are well suited to customizations such as extra-fine, cursive italic,
formal italic and a full range of oblique cuts.
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Bexley rewards their
loyal customers by giving them first shot at these pens. Owners of Bexley pens,
who mailed in the registration form after they purchased a pen, were recently
sent a letter announcing these Limited Edition pens, with a certificate enabling
them to buy one before they become available to the general public. (They were
sent to addresses in the USA. International owners can send an email to Bexley
to get their certificate.) If you have such a certificate, we can fill your order
right away. The instructions were included with the certificate. If you own a
Bexley pen, but have not sent in the registration, it is not too late. You must
mail (not fax) the original registration form to Bexley, and they will quickly
send your certificate. On January 31, 2008 any remaining pens will become available
to the general public. The 2006 and 2007 Bexley Owners Club pens were popular
and the majority (but not all) were sold before they became widely available.
We expect that the same thing will happen with the 2008 version. Let us honor
your certificate, or get you on the order list (which will be filled on a first-come,
first-served basis). Please call us at (323) 655-2641. If you would like
a particular serial number, please let us know. Of course, we cannot guarantee
you will get the number that you request. |
Retail
prices: Fountain Pen: $495.00 Our Price: $475.00
Roller Ball: $375.00 Visit Bexley's
Owners club pen on their web site. |
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