New Fountain Pens From Staedtler

[memm]

Staedtler seems to be releasing a few new fountain pens at this year's paperworld, including some limited editions, like the 'Bavaria'.

 

Some pictures can be seen at Initium and J.S. Staedtler

 

They do look more than interesting. I wonder how expensive they will be...

 

Their pen of the season seems to aim at a similar kind of customer as Graf von Faber-Castell's pen of the year.

Edited January 29, 2013 by memm

[georges zaslavsky]

looks pretty nice but are the high end models only to be filled with convertors or are they piston filled?

Edited January 29, 2013 by georges zaslavsky

[MCN]

I had no idea Staedtler made fountain pens. Do they make anything in the middle ground between the learner pen and these higher end models?

[memm]

looks pretty nice but are the high end models only to be filled with convertors or are they piston filled?

 

I wouldn't be surprised if only the high end models are piston fillers, just like Graf von Faber-Castell.

 

I did ask Staedtler for more information. If they reply (big if) I'll let you know, but I guess they will officially introduce them at the paperworld trade fair and there will be more information available after the paperworld.

 

I had no idea Staedtler made fountain pens. Do they make anything in the middle ground between the learner pen and these higher end models?

 

Some of the models look as if they might be in competition with the Faber-Castell Ambition series and might be similarly priced, i.e. between learner pen and high end pen.

[basterma]

They make a school pen. Don't know if they made other types before.

[humsin]

Dear me!!! Those look stunning!!! Where do I buy these??

[memm]

Dear me!!! Those look stunning!!! Where do I buy these??

 

As they are probably just being introduced at the paper world trade fair it might take a while before they are available in shops...

I hope Staedtler will release the suggested retail prices soon.

[Bo Bo Olson]

It's been a long time since Staedtler made pens.

I've missed a few at the flea market...having nail nibs. Don't remember which era I was looking at.

[Dillo]

Hi,

 

In the past, Staedtler fountain pens were bought in from other companies, but recently, they have been releasing pens that I believe are of their own production.

 

Dillon

[memm]

A friend of mine who's at the paperworld told me that the top of the line, the Bavaria, with 48 diamonds and limited to 48 pieces will cost €18, 000.

[Aysedasi]

I may not be buying that one then - are there 48 mugs out there in a queue?

 

PS Am I the only person who is reminded of kit pens when I see metal sections like that......?

Edited January 30, 2013 by Aysedasi

[georges zaslavsky]

I will ask Mr Mora if he will sell staedler

[Tuxedomoon]

Please have a look here for prices, limitations and more pictures (Paperworld 2013)

Edited February 7, 2013 by Tuxedomoon

[Silent Speaker]

I think Staedtler have a bit of a battle ahead of them to catch up with the other Germans pen co.'s and to alter their current image for the sake of their luxury line.

 

(I will however be watching on with mild interest)

[Tuxedomoon]

I think Staedtler have a bit of a battle ahead of them to catch up with the other Germans pen co.'s and to alter their current image for the sake of their luxury line.

 

(I will however be watching on with mild interest)

 

I think the same, they will not reach the status very soon, that they need to sell pens in this priceclass. In Germany they are known for their pencils and school-equipment... only the pen-geeks know about their (vintage) FPs.

[humsin]

So the price for Initium pens is 350 euros?

[Tuxedomoon]

So the price for Initium pens is 350 euros?

 

Exactly

[kevanf1]

I'm sure they are technically brilliant. However, aesthetically they simply do not appeal to me. The look of a fountain pen is part of the whole game for me. If it looks nice and it writes well then I'm willing to forgive some foibles like minor leaks or a loose clip. Mind you, I do tend to prefer a slim bodied pen akin to the Sheaffer Targa (I own one that is very similar but do not know it's actual designated model name). I do have a Waterman Expert and as nice a pen as it is I find that a touch too 'fat'. Bizarrely I am male and I have rather large hands...

 

Take care all.

 

Kevan

[humsin]

I'm not a big fan of the matte metal...Does the J.S. Staedtler line have any non-LE models?

[Tuxedomoon]

I'm not a big fan of the matte metal...Does the J.S. Staedtler line have any non-LE models?

 

Yes, the "Initium" line (350€€) and the "Princeps" (1000€€) are non LE.

The "Albertus Durerus Noricus" is a LE (541 pcs, 2000€€) and the "Bavaria", too (48pcs, 18000€€)

 

I think the limitation at least for the "Bavaria" is more of a joke... and even the Duerer Pen will last a while in stock, due to their image in the pen-world and the prices they have.

 

They also want to produce a „Pen of the Season”, that means 4 different pens each year in limited quantities, that is like an overkill, at least for me!

Edited February 8, 2013 by Tuxedomoon