Faber-Castell Hexo Fountain Pen - Blue BT

Faber-Castell Hexo Fountain Pen - Blue BT

Bold blue, six clean sides. The Faber-Castell Hexo Fountain Pen in Blue is finished in deep blue anodised aluminium with black trim. Light, robust and beautifully simple, the Blue Hexo is one of the most stylish everyday fountain pens you can buy.

Faber-Castell has been making writing instruments in Germany since 1761, and the Faber-Castell Hexo Blue fountain pen brings the brand's iconic hexagonal design into the modern age. The Blue Hexo is easy to carry, easy to fill and easy to love, a perfect daily writer for students and professionals alike.

Key highlights

• Brand: Faber-Castell, Germany
• Collection: Hexo
• Finish: Blue
• Body: anodised aluminium, hexagonal
• Trim: black
• Nib: stainless steel, EF, F, M, B
• Filling: cartridge / converter
• Cap: snap cap, postable

The Hexo design

The Hexo takes its shape from the most famous object Faber-Castell has ever made: the hexagonal Castell 9000 pencil, launched in 1905 and still made today. Turned into a fountain pen, the six-sided barrel gives the fingers flat, natural resting points and stops the pen from rolling off a desk. The body is anodised aluminium, light yet durable, with a smooth snap cap that clicks on securely and posts on the end of the barrel. It is a clean, architectural design that looks just as good in a studio as in an office.

The Blue finish

The Blue Hexo is finished in a deep, saturated anodised blue that glows richly in daylight. Paired with a black clip and black nib, it looks confident and modern, a pen with a strong personality that still feels professional.

Blue is the most popular colour for fountain pens for good reason: it is calm, trustworthy and easy to live with, and it suits almost every setting.

Writing with the Hexo

The Faber-Castell Hexo Blue fountain pen has a stainless steel nib that writes smoothly straight out of the box, with a reliable, consistent flow. We offer the Blue Hexo in Extra Fine, Fine, Medium and Broad. Its grip section is round and comfortable, so the Blue pen feels natural even though the barrel is six-sided, and the light aluminium body means you can write for a long time without fatigue.

Light and easy to carry

Because the Faber-Castell Hexo Blue fountain pen is made of aluminium, it is light enough to carry every day in a shirt pocket, a pencil case or a laptop bag. The spring-loaded clip of the Blue Hexo holds firmly, and its snap cap closes with a reassuring click, keeping the nib protected and ready to write.

Who it is for

The Faber-Castell Hexo Blue fountain pen is an excellent first fountain pen, a dependable daily writer for students and office users, and a stylish choice for anyone who appreciates modern industrial design. The Blue Hexo is also a practical gift that will be used every day.

Choosing the right nib

Here is a simple way to choose your nib. Pick Extra Fine if you fill planners, write in small notebooks or use thin paper. Pick Fine for everyday notes, forms and office work. Pick Medium if you want a smooth, relaxed writing feel and stronger colour. Pick Broad for signatures, headings and journals where you want your ink to shine. All of these are steel nibs, so they are sturdy, forgiving and ideal for daily use, whether this is your first fountain pen or your fiftieth.

Cartridges, converters and bottled ink

Filling is easy. The pen takes standard international ink cartridges, which you simply push into the grip section until the pin pierces the cartridge. If you prefer bottled ink, fit a Faber-Castell standard converter and draw ink straight from the bottle: dip the nib, turn the converter's knob and watch it fill. Bottled ink is more economical in the long run and opens up thousands of colours.

Ink recommendations

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

• Graf von Faber-Castell Royal Blue: a bright blue that echoes the barrel
• Graf von Faber-Castell Cobalt Blue: a vivid, lively blue
• Graf von Faber-Castell Midnight Blue: a refined blue-black for work
• Graf von Faber-Castell Turquoise: a cheerful turquoise for notes

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

To keep your pen at its best, cap it between writing sessions and rinse it with lukewarm water whenever you change colour. Do not leave ink sitting in an unused pen for months; empty and clean it first. Wipe the barrel with a soft, dry cloth to keep the finish bright, and carry the pen in a case so it does not rub against keys or coins. These small habits make a big difference to how long a fountain pen lasts.

The Hexo family

The Hexo family includes fountain pens, rollerballs and ballpoints in several anodised colours, so it is easy to build a matching set or to collect a few colours for different inks. Many of our customers keep one Hexo filled with blue for everyday notes and another with a bolder colour for journalling or annotation. Because it is light, robust and affordable, the Hexo is also one of the best gifts for a student starting college or a colleague who is new to fountain pens.

Styling the Blue

The Blue Hexo looks wonderful with navy and grey clothing, denim and white notebooks, and it is a natural match for blue ink. Fill it with a bright royal blue for a cheerful, coordinated look, or with blue-black for a more formal effect. It is a favourite with students, teachers and young professionals, and a great choice for anyone who wants a colourful pen that is still suitable for the office.

A gift worth giving

This pen makes a thoughtful gift for students, professionals and anyone who still enjoys writing by hand. Unlike most gifts, a good pen is used every day and often kept for decades. It is a popular choice for birthdays, Diwali, anniversaries, new jobs and corporate occasions, and it comes in the original brand packaging.

Pair it with good paper

Paper matters as much as the pen. A smooth, well-sized paper lets your pen glide, keeps your writing crisp and shows off the colour of your ink. Explore our range of notebooks, journals and pads to complete your writing set.

Full specifications

Explore more

Explore the other Hexo colours and more Faber-Castell pens:

• Faber-Castell Hexo Fountain Pen, Matte Silver
• Faber-Castell Hexo Fountain Pen, Bronze
• Faber-Castell Hexo Fountain Pen, Matte Black
• All Faber-Castell Hexo pens
• Faber-Castell fountain pens
• All Faber-Castell
• Faber-Castell refills and converters

Frequently asked questions

What is the Faber-Castell Hexo Blue fountain pen made of?
The Blue Hexo is anodised aluminium, with a hexagonal barrel inspired by Faber-Castell's famous pencil.

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

Does the Faber-Castell Hexo Blue fountain pen come with a converter?
No, the Blue Hexo takes standard international cartridges; the Faber-Castell converter is sold separately.

Can I post the cap of the Faber-Castell Hexo Blue fountain pen?
Yes, the snap cap of the Blue Hexo posts securely on the end of the barrel.

Is the Faber-Castell Hexo Blue fountain pen good for beginners?
Yes, the Blue Hexo is light, robust and easy to fill, which makes it an ideal first fountain pen.

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