Faber-Castell Neo Slim Fountain Pen - Shiny Stainless Steel CT

Faber-Castell Neo Slim Fountain Pen - Shiny Stainless Steel CT

Polished steel, slim and bright. The Faber-Castell Neo Slim Fountain Pen in Shiny Stainless Steel is finished in polished stainless steel with chrome trim. Slim, elegant and easy to carry, the Shiny Stainless Steel Neo Slim is a fountain pen made to go everywhere with you.

Faber-Castell, founded in Germany in 1761, is one of the oldest names in writing, and this Shiny Stainless Steel pen carries that heritage. The Neo Slim is its slender, modern metal pen, and the Faber-Castell Neo Slim Shiny Stainless Steel fountain pen pairs that minimalist design with a polished stainless steel nib for smooth, reliable writing.

Key highlights

• Brand: Faber-Castell, Germany
• Collection: Neo Slim
• Finish: Shiny Stainless Steel
• Body: stainless steel, polished
• Trim: chrome
• Nib: polished stainless steel
• Nib sizes: EF, F, M, B
• Filling: cartridge / converter
• Cap: snap cap, postable
• Diameter: 9mm
• Weight: about 20g

The Neo Slim design

The Neo Slim is exactly what its name promises: a slim, elegant fountain pen with a narrow 9mm body that slips into a shirt pocket, a planner loop or the smallest pen case. Despite its slender profile, it has a solid metal body and a reassuring weight, so it feels like a quality instrument rather than a lightweight everyday pen. Its clean, minimalist lines make it a natural choice for people who prefer understated design.

The Shiny Stainless Steel finish

The Shiny Stainless Steel finish is mirror-bright and timeless. Stainless steel is tough and resistant to everyday wear, and its polished surface catches the light beautifully.

It is the most classic Neo Slim finish, equally at home in a business meeting, a lecture hall or a home office.

The nib

The Faber-Castell Neo Slim Shiny Stainless Steel fountain pen has a polished stainless steel nib, smooth and dependable, with a gentle amount of give. We offer the Shiny Stainless Steel Neo Slim in Extra Fine, Fine, Medium and Broad.

Size and weight

The Faber-Castell Neo Slim Shiny Stainless Steel fountain pen is about 140mm long capped and 156mm with the cap posted, 9mm across and about 20g. The snap cap of the Shiny Stainless Steel Neo Slim clicks on securely and posts firmly on the end, which gives a comfortable full-size writing length.

Who it is for

The Faber-Castell Neo Slim Shiny Stainless Steel fountain pen is ideal for anyone who wants a fountain pen they can carry every day: students, doctors, lawyers, journalists and travellers. The slim Shiny Stainless Steel profile also suits writers with smaller hands, and the Faber-Castell Neo Slim Shiny Stainless Steel fountain pen is an excellent first fountain pen for someone moving up from ballpoints.

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 Neo Slim Shiny Stainless Steel fountain pen works with any good fountain pen ink. Here are a few colours we especially like with the Shiny Stainless Steel finish, all available at Makoba:

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

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 Neo Slim family

Alongside this Shiny Stainless Steel pen, the Neo Slim family includes fountain pens, ballpoints and rollerballs in finishes from polished and matte stainless steel to black lacquer, brushed aluminium and limited-edition colours. All of them share the same slender profile and snap cap, so the Shiny Stainless Steel fountain pen fits neatly into a matching set. A Neo Slim ballpoint and fountain pen in the same finish make a practical pair: the ballpoint for quick forms and signatures, and the Faber-Castell Neo Slim Shiny Stainless Steel fountain pen for notes, letters and journalling.

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

Discover more Neo Slim finishes and Faber-Castell writing instruments:

• Neo Slim Fountain Pen, Matte Stainless Steel
• Neo Slim Fountain Pen, Black RGT
• Neo Slim Fountain Pen, Black BT
• Neo Slim Fountain Pen, Rainforest (Limited Edition)
• Neo Slim Fountain Pen, Marshmallow (Limited Edition)
• Neo Slim Fountain Pen, Aluminium Olive Green
• All Faber-Castell Neo Slim pens
• Faber-Castell fountain pens
• All Faber-Castell pens

Frequently asked questions

How slim is the Faber-Castell Neo Slim Shiny Stainless Steel fountain pen?
The Shiny Stainless Steel Neo Slim is about 9mm across, one of the slimmest metal fountain pens in Faber-Castell's range.

Which nib sizes are available for the Faber-Castell Neo Slim Shiny Stainless Steel fountain pen?
Extra Fine, Fine, Medium and Broad.

Is a converter included with the Faber-Castell Neo Slim Shiny Stainless Steel fountain pen?
No, the Shiny Stainless Steel Neo Slim takes standard international cartridges; a Faber-Castell converter is sold separately.

Can I post the cap of the Faber-Castell Neo Slim Shiny Stainless Steel fountain pen?
Yes, the snap cap posts securely.

Is the Faber-Castell Neo Slim Shiny Stainless Steel fountain pen good for beginners?
Yes, the steel nib and cartridge filling make the Shiny Stainless Steel Neo Slim an easy first fountain pen.

Is there a ballpoint or rollerball to match the Shiny Stainless Steel Neo Slim?
Yes, the Neo Slim range includes both, so you can build a set around Shiny Stainless Steel.

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