Faber-Castell Ambition Ball Pen - OpArt Deep Water CT

Faber-Castell Ambition Ball Pen - OpArt Deep Water CT

The rhythm of the ocean, in your hand. The Faber-Castell Ambition Ballpoint Pen in OpArt Deep Water pairs precious resin decorated with a guilloche and grid pattern in shimmering ocean blues with polished chrome-plated metal at the cap and tip. Slim, light and beautifully balanced, the OpArt Deep Water 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 Deep Water, is its modern classic. The Faber-Castell Ambition OpArt Deep Water ballpoint keeps the line's signature straight silhouette and smooth twist action, and adds a finish all of its own. Deep Water is for those who love the sea, the colour blue and a pen with a touch of art.

Key highlights

• Brand: Faber-Castell, Germany
• Collection: Ambition OpArt
• Finish: OpArt Deep Water
• 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 Deep Water finish

OpArt, short for optical art, is the 1960s art movement that used lines and grids to create the illusion of movement. Faber-Castell's Ambition OpArt collection brings that idea to the pen barrel, and Deep Water takes its inspiration from the sea.

Shades of blue with iridescent nuances are layered over a fine guilloche pattern and a grid, so the colour seems to shimmer and roll like waves as you turn the pen. It is a design that rewards a closer look, and one that people will ask you about.

Twist mechanism

The Faber-Castell Ambition OpArt Deep Water 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 Deep Water barrel. The spring-loaded clip holds the Faber-Castell Ambition OpArt Deep Water ballpoint securely in a pocket or diary.

Slim and comfortable

The Faber-Castell Ambition OpArt Deep Water ballpoint is about 134mm long and 11mm across and weighs around 30g. The OpArt Deep Water 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 Deep Water ballpoint writes with a Faber-Castell large-capacity refill in black, with a broad line width. The broad tip of the OpArt Deep Water 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 Deep Water 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 Deep Water ballpoint. If you are not sure which refill to pick for your OpArt Deep Water 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

A ballpoint like this is practically maintenance-free. When the ink runs out, unscrew the barrel, remove the old refill and insert a new one. Keep the pen in a case or pen pouch so the finish stays free of scratches, and wipe it with a soft, dry cloth to remove fingerprints. Retract the tip before you put the pen in a pocket, and it will look and write like new for many years.

The Ambition family

Like this OpArt Deep Water 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 Deep Water 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 Deep Water for everyday notes. If you are building a set, the matching Ambition fountain pen makes an excellent companion to the Faber-Castell Ambition OpArt Deep Water ballpoint.

A pen for ocean lovers

Deep Water is a natural gift for anyone drawn to the sea: sailors, divers, travellers and people who simply find the colour blue calming. Fit a blue refill and the pen writes in a colour that echoes its barrel. Because the pattern combines guilloche and a grid, the surface has more visual depth than a plain lacquer, and it rewards a slow look under a desk lamp. It looks smart with denim, white linen and navy suits alike, and is as much at home on a beach-house desk as in a city office. For collectors, it sits well alongside the other OpArt finishes, White Sand and Black Sand.

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

• Ambition Ballpoint, Soft Teal
• Ambition OpArt Ballpoint, Autumn Leaves
• 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 Deep Water ballpoint work?
Twist the OpArt Deep Water Ambition to extend the refill, and twist back to retract it.

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

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

How long is the Faber-Castell Ambition OpArt Deep Water 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 Deep Water ballpoint.

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

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