Faber-Castell Ambition Ball Pen - OpArt Autumn Leaves CT

Faber-Castell Ambition Ball Pen - OpArt Autumn Leaves CT

Autumn colours, optical art. The Faber-Castell Ambition Ballpoint Pen in OpArt Autumn Leaves pairs precious resin with a fine guilloche pattern in warm, two-tone autumn shades with polished chrome-plated metal at the cap and tip. Slim, light and beautifully balanced, the OpArt Autumn Leaves Ambition is a pen made for daily writing.

Faber-Castell has been making writing tools in Germany since 1761, and the Ambition range, here in OpArt Autumn Leaves, is its modern classic. The Faber-Castell Ambition OpArt Autumn Leaves ballpoint keeps the line's signature straight silhouette and smooth twist action, and adds a finish all of its own. Autumn Leaves is for writers who love warm, natural colours and a pen with an artistic finish.

Key highlights

• Brand: Faber-Castell, Germany
• Collection: Ambition OpArt
• Finish: OpArt Autumn Leaves
• Body: resin and metal
• Trim: polished chrome
• Mechanism: twist to extend and retract
• Refill: large-capacity, black, broad
• Length: 134mm
• Weight: about 30g

The Ambition design

The Ambition is one of Faber-Castell's best-loved designs: a long, slender, perfectly straight barrel finished at both ends with polished, chrome-plated metal. There is nothing unnecessary about it. The proportions are elegant, the lines are clean, and the pen sits lightly but securely between the fingers. It is the kind of design that never goes out of fashion, which is why it has become a favourite in offices, universities and gift boxes around the world.

The OpArt Autumn Leaves finish

The OpArt collection is inspired by optical art, the movement that turned lines and patterns into the illusion of depth. Autumn Leaves applies an intricate guilloche pattern to the barrel, creating a two-tone effect in warm, earthy colours that recall a forest floor in late autumn.

The pattern changes subtly as the light moves across it, so the pen never looks quite the same twice. Polished chrome at the cap and tip frames the warm colours and adds a bright, modern edge.

Twist mechanism

The Faber-Castell Ambition OpArt Autumn Leaves ballpoint works with a smooth twist of the cap section. Turn it one way and the refill extends; turn it back and the tip retracts safely inside the OpArt Autumn Leaves barrel. The spring-loaded clip holds the Faber-Castell Ambition OpArt Autumn Leaves ballpoint securely in a pocket or diary.

Slim and comfortable

The Faber-Castell Ambition OpArt Autumn Leaves ballpoint is about 134mm long and 11mm across and weighs around 30g. The OpArt Autumn Leaves Ambition is slim enough to slip into a planner loop or a jacket pocket, yet it has enough weight to feel steady and controlled on the page.

A broad, bold line

Out of the box, the Faber-Castell Ambition OpArt Autumn Leaves ballpoint writes with a Faber-Castell large-capacity refill in black, with a broad line width. The broad tip of the OpArt Autumn Leaves Ambition glides with very little pressure and gives a confident, easy-to-read line, ideal for signatures and quick notes.

Refills

When the refill of the Faber-Castell Ambition OpArt Autumn Leaves ballpoint runs out, simply replace it with a Faber-Castell large-capacity ballpoint refill. We stock them in black and blue, in medium and broad line widths, so you can choose the colour and line you prefer for the Faber-Castell Ambition OpArt Autumn Leaves ballpoint. If you are not sure which refill to pick for your OpArt Autumn Leaves Ambition, our team will gladly help.

• Faber-Castell 148740 refill, black, medium
• Faber-Castell 148742 refill, black, broad
• Faber-Castell 148745 refill, blue, medium
• Faber-Castell 148743 refill, blue, broad

Caring for your ballpoint

Caring for this ballpoint takes seconds. Wipe the body with a soft, lint-free cloth now and then, keep it away from keys and coins in your bag, and retract the tip when you are done writing. Refills are easy to change: twist the pen apart, swap in a new refill, and you are ready to go again. A quality metal and resin ballpoint like this is built to be refilled, not thrown away.

The Ambition family

Like this OpArt Autumn Leaves pen, Ambition is a broad family of fountain pens, ballpoints, rollerballs and pencils, in finishes ranging from precious resin and wood to optical-art patterns and special editions with PVD coatings. Every Ambition shares the same straight barrel and polished cap, so the OpArt Autumn Leaves ballpoint fits naturally into a larger collection. Many writers own more than one Ambition: a classic black resin for formal occasions, and a finish like OpArt Autumn Leaves for everyday notes. If you are building a set, the matching Ambition fountain pen makes an excellent companion to the Faber-Castell Ambition OpArt Autumn Leaves ballpoint.

Warm colours all year round

Autumn Leaves is a pen for people who love the season of golden light, falling leaves and warm drinks, but it is not a seasonal pen. Its earthy two-tone palette works all year with brown leather, cream paper and wooden desks, and it adds a cosy, natural note to an otherwise modern design. It makes a lovely gift for birthdays in October and November, for teachers at the start of the academic year, or for anyone who keeps a nature journal. If you enjoy coordinating your stationery, try it with a cream or kraft notebook for a warm, vintage feel.

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

Explore the full Ambition family, from classic resins to OpArt and special editions:

• Ambition Ballpoint, Soft Teal
• Ambition OpArt Ballpoint, Deep Water
• Ambition Ballpoint, Italic Ice Blue
• Ambition Ballpoint, Resin Black
• Ambition Ballpoint, Resin Blue
• Ambition Ballpoint, Cinematic White
• Ambition OpArt Ballpoint, White Sand
• Ambition OpArt Ballpoint, Black Sand
• Ambition Ballpoint, Blue Wood (Special Edition)
• Ambition Ballpoint, All Black (Special Edition)
• Faber-Castell Ambition fountain pens
• All Faber-Castell pens
• Faber-Castell ballpoint pens

Frequently asked questions

How does the Faber-Castell Ambition OpArt Autumn Leaves ballpoint work?
Twist the OpArt Autumn Leaves Ambition to extend the refill, and twist back to retract it.

What colour does the Faber-Castell Ambition OpArt Autumn Leaves ballpoint write in?
Black, with a broad line. Blue refills are available too.

Can I refill the Faber-Castell Ambition OpArt Autumn Leaves ballpoint?
Yes, the OpArt Autumn Leaves Ambition takes Faber-Castell large-capacity ballpoint refills.

How long is the Faber-Castell Ambition OpArt Autumn Leaves ballpoint?
About 134mm, with an 11mm barrel.

Is there a matching fountain pen?
Yes, browse our Ambition fountain pens linked above to pair with the OpArt Autumn Leaves ballpoint.

Is the Faber-Castell Ambition OpArt Autumn Leaves ballpoint suitable as a gift?
Yes, the OpArt Autumn Leaves Ambition is one of Faber-Castell's most popular gift pens and comes in original packaging.

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