Graf von Faber-Castell Pen of the Year 2022 - Aztecs Rollerball

The 2022 Pen of the Year, intricately crafted by Graf von Faber-Castell, pays a splendid tribute to the rich culture, religious rituals, and arresting aesthetics of the Aztecs. The use of rare turquoise gemstone, a treasured possession of the Aztecs, adds an authentic and captivating appeal to the design. This stunning, blue-green stone is tastefully incorporated in the form of small discs, delicately embedded at the pen's end as well as the cap top.

Etched into this turquoise stone is the imagery of the eagle and the feather-adorned god of the dead, signifying the potent force and striking aesthetics connected to these cult figures. Adding to the exotic appeal is the charcoal-grey barrel, featuring a diamond-like carbon coating and embellished with meticulously crafted tiny skulls, an homage to the historically significant Temple Mayor walls lined with skulls. The grip, made from obsidian, adds to the pen's distinctive charm.

The volcanic-origin precious stone adds a further note of luxury to its overall design. What makes each 2022 Pen of the Year so special is its unique appeal, as each is a limited-edition item. Adding a deeper layer to the narrative is the reference to the prophetic belief of the Aztecs, where their new home was marked by an eagle perched on a cactus, devouring a snake. This symbolism is manifested in the cap's design denoting the shape of a cactus, representing the Aztecs' eventual settlement in modern-day Mexico City, one of the world's largest metropolises.