Stipula - L'Himalaya - Fountain pen

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The fountain pen is presented in magnificent overall pristine condition, evidencing extremely careful prior use and excellent maintenance, standing as an identical and ideal opportunity for both daily use and integration into high-end collections where authorial design and high culture of writing converge.

The body and cap, made in the famous white ivory colored resin by Stipula, maintain an impeccable, clean structure, without cracks, fissures, bites, or any kind of deformation. When held to the light, only subtle and fine surface handling marks (hairlines) derived from honest storage and use are visible, preserving the surreal illustrations and the medical tribute texts printed with absolute sharpness. The silkscreen signature of Pierre-Yves Tremois on the base cap is perfectly defined.

The gold-plated details (decorative rings and the imposing clip in the form of a sculptural serpentine tribute to Asclepius’ staff) are brilliant and in magnificent condition, with no gold wear or signs of wear from friction or ink corrosion. The clip maintains its original firm and perfect tension.

The superb two-tone 18-karat solid gold nib is the piece’s true jewel: visually flawless, perfectly aligned, clean, and without misalignment in its tines or in the lower feeder. This nib, which clearly displays the logo of the three towers of Florentine manufacture Stipula, has a size number 5 and a balanced Medium point (M), promising writing of extraordinary native softness and flexibility, highly valued by calligraphy enthusiasts.

The cap-closing mechanism closes completely smoothly, firmly, and fluidly, offering the right resistance to ensure that the inner gasket functions correctly to retain ink with total watertightness. It is especially noteworthy that the lot is presented as a collection set of the utmost integrity, accompanied by its original official Certificate of Authenticity that documents its Limited Edition status with the exact serial number 866 / 1000, bearing the artist’s own printed signature.

Overall, this is an extraordinary exemplar of one of the most artistic and conceptual writing instruments born from the Italian-French collaboration, distinguished by its 18K nib in Medium point and a strictly limited run of 1,000 units worldwide, optimally preserved and ready to be inked or displayed in a showcase.

Preservation recommendations
To preserve the optimal functioning of this high-end piece, it is recommended to use exclusively high-quality fountain inks and to avoid entirely drawing inks or technical drawing inks (china ink), as they could clog the internal conduit. With a white ivory resin body, it is advised to clean the grip section with a subtly damp microfiber cloth after each refill to prevent dark pigment from the ink from staining the material in the long term. If it will not be used for an extended period, it is advisable to perform a deep cleaning with clean warm water until it runs clear, storing the pen completely dry and protected from direct sunlight.

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