GRAF VON FABER CASTELL - POTYS
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- ABSTRACT -
The monumental Pen of the Year series, a.k.a POTY, was first introduced in 2003 and has been continued to today.
The POTYs can be classified into two classes.
The first class, the Nature's Luxury, includes 10 POTYs from 2003 to 2012.
Starting from the historic first POTY 2003 of snake wood, the series chose selected, rare and beautiful material of nature.
Since 2014 (POTY 2013 does not exist), the concept has changed to the Pillars of History.
The first three years themed the historic buildings, but they are now inspired by past cultures after the death of Anton Wolfgang Faber-Castell in 2016.
Second generation POTYs usually have two types - normal one and the special one.
From POTY 2021, Knights, GvFC started to launch only single version.
My personal temptation is more inclined to the first generation, even though the second generation models have much exquisite and glamorous designs.
In fact, I believe there are already enough fountain pen brands with extravagant designs.
Not necessarily expensive fountain pens are good, nor exaggerated designs are good.
Today's fountain pens are becoming too much luxurious items.
Graf von Faber Castell is also one of them, and their price ranges are enormous.
However, GvFC's design had the beauty of moderation.
The design was not too showy, but the company emphasized its simple but powerful designs along with recherche material and meticulous craftsmanship.
You might not agree with my personal opinion, but I'm thinking POTYs are looking more and more like other high-end brand pens.
POTYs might lack its uniqueness and I hope they establish their own identity soon.
The design of POTY 2024 was disclosed, and it must be an attractive one although it might not suit my taste.
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