Faber-Castell Hexo Fountain Pen - Matte Silver CT

Faber-Castell Hexo Fountain Pen - Matte Silver CT

Cool, clean and timeless. The Faber-Castell Hexo Fountain Pen in Matte Silver is finished in matte silver anodised aluminium with chrome trim. Light, robust and beautifully simple, the Matte Silver 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 Matte Silver fountain pen brings the brand's iconic hexagonal design into the modern age. The Matte Silver 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: Matte Silver
• Body: anodised aluminium, hexagonal
• Trim: chrome
• 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 Matte Silver finish

Matte Silver is the most understated Hexo. The anodised aluminium has a fine, soft-touch matte texture that feels pleasantly cool in the hand and hides fingerprints, while the chrome clip and nib add a bright, technical sparkle.

Silver is a colour that never dates, and on the hexagonal barrel it looks almost like a precision instrument. It is ideal for engineers, architects and anyone who likes tools that look as well made as they are.

Writing with the Hexo

The Faber-Castell Hexo Matte Silver fountain pen has a stainless steel nib that writes smoothly straight out of the box, with a reliable, consistent flow. We offer the Matte Silver Hexo in Extra Fine, Fine, Medium and Broad. Its grip section is round and comfortable, so the Matte Silver 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 Matte Silver 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 Matte Silver 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 Matte Silver 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 Matte Silver Hexo is also a practical gift that will be used every day.

Choosing the right nib

Not sure which nib to pick? An Extra Fine nib gives the thinnest line and suits small handwriting, diaries and thin paper. A Fine nib is the everyday choice for most writers in India, neat and precise on office paper. A Medium nib lays down a little more ink, so colours look richer and the pen feels smoother. A Broad nib is bold and expressive, ideal for signatures, cards and showing off shading inks. If you write quickly or press lightly, a Medium is a safe, comfortable choice; if you write small, go for Fine or Extra Fine.

Cartridges, converters and bottled ink

You have two ways to fill this pen. Standard international cartridges are clean, quick and perfect for travel: just push one in and start writing. For the widest choice of colours, add a Faber-Castell standard converter and fill from a bottle of fountain pen ink. A bottle of ink lasts far longer than a box of cartridges, so bottled ink is the favourite of regular fountain pen users.

Ink recommendations

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

• Graf von Faber-Castell Midnight Blue: a professional blue-black
• Graf von Faber-Castell Stone Grey: a cool grey that matches the aluminium
• Graf von Faber-Castell Royal Blue: a bright, classic blue
• Graf von Faber-Castell Carbon Black: a crisp, formal black

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

A little care keeps a fountain pen writing beautifully for years. Cap the pen whenever you are not writing so the nib does not dry out. Every few weeks, or whenever you change ink colours, flush the nib section with lukewarm water until it runs clear, then let it dry. Use only fountain pen ink, never drawing ink or Indian ink, which can clog the feed. If the pen will not be used for a while, empty it, rinse it and store it clean.

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 Matte Silver

Matte Silver goes with everything: a black leather notebook cover, a steel watch, a white desk or a dark wooden one. It is a natural choice for a minimalist kit, and it looks particularly sharp with grey or blue-black ink. If you are buying a first fountain pen for someone and do not know their favourite colour, Matte Silver is the safest and most elegant choice.

A gift worth giving

A quality pen remains one of the best gifts you can give. It is useful, personal and long-lasting, and it suits almost every occasion, from exam success and first jobs to milestone birthdays and thank-you gifts for colleagues and clients. Delivered in the original brand box, it is ready to wrap and give.

Pair it with good paper

To get the most out of your writing, pair it with good paper. Smooth, coated papers keep lines crisp and stop ink from feathering, while thicker paper reduces show-through on the reverse side. Browse our notebooks and writing pads to find the right paper for your pen.

Full specifications

Explore more

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

• Faber-Castell Hexo Fountain Pen, Bronze
• Faber-Castell Hexo Fountain Pen, Blue
• 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 Matte Silver fountain pen made of?
The Matte Silver 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 Matte Silver fountain pen?
The Matte Silver Hexo comes in Extra Fine, Fine, Medium and Broad, in stainless steel.

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

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

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

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