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My Tribute To Waterman Carene Deluxe

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Carene in French means “hull” of a boat. The streamlined design of Carene looks like the hull of a racing yacht.

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The silver cap with engraved lines look like waves and the gold furniture complements both black resin and silver cap.

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The barrel finial is beautiful hull shape in gold with a black resin jewel.

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The 18k inlaid nib is a smooth writer.

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The gold clip and capband with Waterman crest as well as Waterman engraved on enhance the ridged cap.

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At 33.4 gms and 5.69” it is a mid sized nicely balanced pen.

The spirit of waves, the hull of a boat and inspiration from the ocean inspired me to pair it with J Herbin 1670 Blue Ocean Ink.

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It is a luxury to be indulged in, in terms of visual, tactile and writing quality. I am absolutely besotted by my Carene.

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I'd like to inform you that the Caréne is made of metal, not resin. Nevertheless, it's a really pretty pen! Thanks for sharing :)

 

EDIT: Oops, didn't realize how old this post was. Sorry for the necro.

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I'd like to inform you that the Caréne is made of metal, not resin. Nevertheless, it's a really pretty pen! Thanks for sharing :)

 

EDIT: Oops, didn't realize how old this post was. Sorry for the necro.

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Actually, the Carene Deluxe does have a resin body and section with the two-tone gold and silver cap. Standard Carene models are lacquered metal. I don't have a standard Carene, but I do have the Deluxe which is the same as reviewed here. Excellent writer with a slightly wet fine nib. Excellent balance and extremely comfortable to use. I highly recommend this pen.

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I'd like to inform you that the Caréne is made of metal, not resin.

 

Actually, the Carene Deluxe does have a resin body and section with the two-tone gold and silver cap.

 

And the barrel of my Prussian Blue Caréne Deluxe is lacquer over brass over plastic, with an incised vermeil cap.

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