Pentrace announces our 2016 Numbered Edition fountain pen.

[Giovanni Abrate]

Pentrace announces our 2016 Numbered Edition fountain pen.

Considering the many requests and detailed specifications from our readers we are pleased to announce that the 2016 Numbered Edition fountain pen will be available shortly.

We have listened to your comments and suggestions as to design and function details.

Here are a few hints as to the final concept.

Well made by notable pen manufacturer in Italy with reputation for high quality production.

Traditional Pentrace green in a shimmering mother of pearl green similar to our 2004 Limited Edition.

Comfortable size for any hand, not too big and not too small. Comfortable unposted and great balance with cap posted. Flat top design inspired by vintage pens of the Golden Age.

No metal trim rings on section, comfortable minimum “step” from barrel to section.

High quality Harmonic steel nib specially shaped for flexible and controlled response from Fine to Medium and even to a Broad line with minimal effort. Unique design nib and feed facilitates for a consistent ink flow with line widths typically from 1.0mm to 1.5mm.

Filling mechanism will be piston filler.
Packaged in modest but attractive gift box with newpentrace.net decoration.

Pricing will be “comfortably” below $200.00

$50.00 deposit required, balance when ready for shipment.

This will be a Numbered Edition by subscription only. We will be taking pre-production orders. Note that production will be strictly limited to the quantity of pre-production orders received. This means…if you like it, place your order as it will not be available again after Numbered Edition production.

Orders may be taken from U.S. and International readers and is not limited to Pentrace readers. This may be ordered by anyone who would appreciate a high quality Italian-made fountain pen that is designed by very picky popular choice from serious fountain pen users.

A final prototype is being produced as we speak and will be posted as soon as available.
You will be able to see high quality images to inspect every detail, a written review of performance and actual writing examples to demonstrate a most unique and remarkably responsive nib.

Stay tuned…..2016 newpentrace.net Numbered Edition will be here soon.

If you have any questions please contact me via email or PM and I will respond.

[fountainpagan]

Thank you. Will be lurking on it.

[Giovanni Abrate]

The pen numbers will be assigned in order, starting from the earliest deposit.

[rafapa]

The delivery will be from USA?

[Giovanni Abrate]

Yes, all pens will be delivered from the US.

[heymatthew]

Will we be able to see the prototype before we put our deposit down?

[Giovanni Abrate]

Yes, of course! We are waiting for the prototype to arrive from Italy.

[heymatthew]

Great!!! I'll stay tuned to this thread. Based on the description above, though, count me in!! Looking forward to more!

[nic_v5]

Sounds fantastic and the color sounds awesome.

[schweitzerp]

This sounds very interesting! Color me intrigued

[heraclitus682]

Will it be a piston or captured converter?

[katherine]

Where can I find a picture of the 2004 pen? I'm newer to the hobby but am curious about previous pens.

[Jon Szanto]

Where can I find a picture of the 2004 pen? I'm newer to the hobby but am curious about previous pens.

Full article here, the pen looked like this:

[top pen]

Will trim color be an option, some greens do look more attractive with a gold trim?

[penwash]

I'm still a bit bummed that my vote for black cap didn't make it.
I think it will set this LE apart from the old one and give it a very distinctive look.

[rafapa]

Yes, all pens will be delivered from the US.

It's a pity because it will incur customs charges buying from Europe.

[Giovanni Abrate]

Will trim color be an option, some greens do look more attractive with a gold trim?

Only Rhodium trim will be offered.

[Giovanni Abrate]

I'm still a bit bummed that my vote for black cap didn't make it.
I think it will set this LE apart from the old one and give it a very distinctive look.

We noted your preference and we had a prototype made with a black cap and it looked great, but the all green won the day.

[Giovanni Abrate]

Yes, all pens will be delivered from the US.

It's a pity because it will incur customs charges buying from Europe.

The pen will be priced very competitively since Pentrace will not expect as large profit margin as retailers usually get.

[Giovanni Abrate]

Will it be a piston or captured converter?

I believe the manufacturer uses a Schmidt piston mechanism.