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Description
All black, all business: the Faber-Castell Ambition Italic Fountain Pen in Obsidian Black marks the Ambition collection's 20th anniversary with a twisted matte resin barrel, matte black metal cap and section, and a black-coated stainless steel nib.
Key highlights
- Edition: Ambition Italic, 20th anniversary special edition
- Barrel: matte precious resin with a twisted texture
- Cap, section and clip: matte black metal, spring-loaded clip
- Nib: black-coated stainless steel, EF, F, M or B
- Filling: cartridge (one included); converter sold separately
- Cap: snap-on, postable
- Size: about 139mm closed, 158mm posted
A design classic, reimagined
Since its launch, Faber-Castell's Ambition has been admired for its clean, minimalist shape. For its 20th anniversary, the Italic edition adds a twisted surface texture to the resin barrel, inspired by the slant of italic writing.
Obsidian Black
The most dramatic version of the edition. Matte black metal on the cap, section and clip meets the matte resin barrel, and even the nib is coated in black. The result is a seamless, stealthy fountain pen that looks striking on any desk.
How it writes
The stainless steel nib comes in Extra Fine, Fine, Medium and Broad. The pen takes cartridges, with one included, and a converter can be added for bottled ink.
Frequently asked questions
Is the nib black?
Yes, it is stainless steel with a black coating.
Is a converter included?
No, one cartridge is included; the converter is sold separately.
How is it different from Midnight Mauve?
Obsidian uses matte black metal and a black nib; Midnight Mauve has polished chrome trim and a silver-tone nib.
Faber-Castell Ambition Italic Fountain Pen Obsidian Black: specifications
- Brand: Faber-Castell (Germany, founded 1761)
- Collection: Ambition Italic, 20th anniversary special edition
- Barrel: matte precious resin with a twisted texture
- Finish: matte black metal cap, section and clip
- Nib: black-coated stainless steel, EF / F / M / B
- Filling: cartridge (included); converter optional
- Cap: snap-on, postable
- Length: about 139mm closed, 158mm posted
- Diameter: about 11mm
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Technical Specification
Title
Faber-Castell Ambition Fountain Pen - Obsidian Black BT
Brand
Faber-Castell
Collection
Ambition
Product Origin
Germany
Product Type
Fountain Pen
Nib Material
Steel
Nib Size
Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, Broad
Trim
Black Trim
Colour
Black
Cap & Barrel
Resin & Metal
Cap Mechanism How to remove the cap of the pen when its closed.
Snap-cap
Ink Filling Mechanism
Cartridge (included) / Convertor (not included)
Diameter
11mm
Postable Can the cap be put on the back of the pen to make it longer.
Yes
Length When Closed
139mm
Length When Posted
158mm
Weight of Cap
13g
Weight of Barrel
22g
Total Weight The total weight of the pen including the cap and barrel. The pen is not filled with ink when measuring this.
35g
Warranty
As per International warranty guidelines provided by Faber-Castell Germany
Packaging
Original brand packaging with International warranty card
Customer Reviews
FAQ’s
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