Faber-Castell Ambition Fountain Pen - Italic Ice Blue CT

Faber-Castell Ambition Fountain Pen - Italic Ice Blue CT

Pale ice blue, limited edition. The Faber-Castell Ambition Fountain Pen in Italic Ice Blue features a cool, pale ice-blue resin barrel. Slim, elegant and beautifully balanced, the Italic Ice Blue Ambition is a fountain pen with timeless lines and a finish all of its own.

Faber-Castell has been making writing instruments in Germany since 1761, and the Ambition, here in Italic Ice Blue, is its modern classic. The Faber-Castell Ambition Italic Ice Blue fountain pen combines the line's straight, minimalist silhouette with a smooth stainless steel nib, and it was released as a limited edition.

Key highlights

• Brand: Faber-Castell, Germany
• Collection: Ambition
• Finish: Italic Ice Blue
• Body: precious resin and metal
• Trim: polished chrome
• Nib: stainless steel, EF, F, M, B
• Filling: cartridge / converter
• Edition: limited edition

The Ambition design

The Ambition is Faber-Castell's modern classic: a long, slim, perfectly straight barrel, framed at the cap and end by polished metal, with no unnecessary detail. As a fountain pen it is elegant and well proportioned, slender enough to slip into any pocket or pen loop, yet long enough to sit comfortably in the hand. It is the kind of design that suits every occasion and never goes out of fashion.

The Italic Ice Blue finish

Italic Ice Blue gives the Ambition fountain pen a cool, wintry colour: a pale, icy blue that feels calm and fresh. It was released as a limited edition, so it is harder to find than the core Ambition colours and a favourite with collectors.

The pale blue resin contrasts beautifully with the polished chrome cap and end, for a crisp, light look.

Writing with the Ambition

The Faber-Castell Ambition Italic Ice Blue fountain pen has a stainless steel nib that writes smoothly and consistently, offered in Extra Fine, Fine, Medium and Broad. The slim section of the Italic Ice Blue Ambition gives precise control, which suits neat handwriting, note-taking and signatures, and the light body means the pen never feels tiring.

Slim and easy to carry

The Faber-Castell Ambition Italic Ice Blue fountain pen is long and slender, roughly 139mm capped, so it slips easily into a shirt pocket, a planner loop or a slim pen case. The spring-loaded clip holds the Italic Ice Blue Ambition securely, and the cap protects its nib on the move.

Who it is for

The Faber-Castell Ambition Italic Ice Blue fountain pen is ideal for professionals, students and anyone who prefers slim, elegant pens. The Italic Ice Blue Ambition is also one of the most popular Faber-Castell gift fountain pens, suitable for graduations, birthdays and corporate occasions.

Choosing the right nib

Choosing a nib size comes down to your handwriting. Writers with compact handwriting usually prefer Extra Fine or Fine, which keep letters crisp and stop loops from filling in. Medium is the most popular all-rounder and the best way to enjoy the colour of your ink. Broad nibs give a generous, wet line that looks wonderful in signatures and greeting cards. European nibs such as Faber-Castell's tend to run slightly wider than Japanese nibs of the same letter, so if you are used to Japanese pens, consider going one size finer.

Cartridges, converters and bottled ink

The pen uses the common international cartridge and converter system. Cartridges are the simplest option, ideal at the office or on the move. With a Faber-Castell standard converter (sold separately) you can fill from any bottle of fountain pen ink, which gives you access to a whole world of colours, from classic blues and blacks to browns, greens and shimmering specials.

Ink recommendations

The Faber-Castell Ambition Italic Ice Blue fountain pen works with any good fountain pen ink. Colours we especially like with the Italic Ice Blue finish, all at Makoba:

• Graf von Faber-Castell Royal Blue: a classic blue to match the barrel
• Graf von Faber-Castell Turquoise: a fresh turquoise
• Graf von Faber-Castell Lapis Lazuli: a deep, rich blue
• Graf von Faber-Castell Stone Grey: a soft winter grey

You can also browse our full range of fountain pen ink bottles and ink cartridges to find your perfect colour.

Caring for your fountain pen

Looking after your fountain pen is simple. Keep the cap on when the pen is resting, and store it nib up in a pen case or pen stand. Rinse the nib and feed with plain, lukewarm water when you switch inks, about once a month. Stick to proper fountain pen inks, avoid dropping the pen on its nib, and never use harsh chemicals. Treated this way, a good steel nib will give you thousands of pages of smooth writing.

The Ambition family

The Ambition family is one of the broadest in Faber-Castell's range, with fountain pens, rollerballs and ballpoints in precious resin, natural woods, optical-art patterns and special editions. Every Ambition shares the same straight silhouette, so a fountain pen and ballpoint in the same finish make a beautifully matched pair, and collectors often own several finishes for different moods and inks.

Styling the Italic Ice Blue

Italic Ice Blue suits writers who like soft, pastel colours and a pen that stands apart from the usual blacks and navies. It looks lovely with white and grey stationery, and it pairs well with a bright blue or turquoise ink. Because it is a limited edition, it also makes a special gift for a collector or a winter birthday.

A gift worth giving

Looking for a gift? A fine pen is one of the most personal presents you can give: something used every day, kept for years and remembered every time it is picked up. It is ideal for graduations, promotions, birthdays, weddings, retirements and corporate gifting. It arrives in the brand's original packaging, ready to present.

Pair it with good paper

Good paper makes a noticeable difference. On smooth, quality paper, lines stay sharp, colours look richer and the pen glides more easily. If you write a lot, it is worth choosing a notebook with paper that is kind to ink.

Full specifications

Explore more

Complete your Ambition set or explore more finishes:

• Ambition Ballpoint, Italic Ice Blue
• Ambition Fountain Pen, OpArt White Sand
• Ambition Fountain Pen, OpArt Deep Water
• Ambition Fountain Pen, OpArt Black Sand
• Ambition Fountain Pen, OpArt Autumn Leaves
• Ambition Fountain Pen, Blue Wood PVD
• Ambition Fountain Pen, Resin Black
• All Faber-Castell Ambition fountain pens
• Faber-Castell fountain pens
• All Faber-Castell

Frequently asked questions

Which nib sizes are available for the Faber-Castell Ambition Italic Ice Blue fountain pen?
The Italic Ice Blue Ambition comes in Extra Fine, Fine, Medium and Broad, in stainless steel.

Does the Faber-Castell Ambition Italic Ice Blue fountain pen include a converter?
No, the Italic Ice Blue Ambition takes standard international cartridges; a Faber-Castell converter is sold separately.

Is there a matching ballpoint for the Faber-Castell Ambition Italic Ice Blue fountain pen?
Yes, the matching Ambition ballpoint in Italic Ice Blue is linked above.

Is the Faber-Castell Ambition Italic Ice Blue fountain pen slim?
Yes, the Italic Ice Blue Ambition is one of Faber-Castell's slimmest, most elegant fountain pens.

Is the Faber-Castell Ambition Italic Ice Blue fountain pen a limited edition?
Yes, Italic Ice Blue was released as a limited edition.

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