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Caran d'Ache Pens: Handmade for Handwriting |
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| 18-Carat Yellow or Pink Gold |
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Gold, the noblest of metals, brings an incomparable softness to a pen, and has inspired Caran d'Ache to design its most beautiful objects, in classical and contemporary styles.
In the pure tradition of Swiss goldsmiths, craftsmen cut, decorate, engrave and polish the gold to dress each writing instrument and in so doing create real works of art. The gold they use is certified by the Federal Office of Precious Metals and carries its hallmark, as well as the personal mark of the craftsman.
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| Silver |
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Writing instruments in solid silver are controlled by the Federal Office of Precious Metals and carry its hallmark, as well as the personal mark of the craftsman. The silver used in silver-plated elements is 999.9/1000 fine.
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| Rhodium |
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Rhodium is a rare metal in the platinum family and is about 10 times more expensive than gold. It is extremely hard but its principal advantage is that, because it does not oxidise, it always keeps its magnificent silver sheen. Rhodium is often used with silver to preserve its beautiful appearance.
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| Chinese Lacquer |
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Caran d'Ache is proud to be one of the very few Western manufacturers of fine writing instruments to use this wonderful material. Blue, black or red Chinese lacquer gives a magnificient finish to the lighters and fine writing instruments in the Hexagonal and Varius collections as well as some limited edition pens. Chinese lacquer is a natural product derived from the sap of the "Tsi-Chéou" tree. The highly complex art of preparing and applying it in the manner of the great Eastern masters has inspired the craftsmen of Caran d'Ache.
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| Lacquer |
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Lacquer is a precious, refined material that requires great care and attention in its application as well as its finishing. Polished repeatedly, it develops all its wonderful shine in the hands of a craftsman.
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| Chain Mail |
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In its innovative use of chain mail, Caran d'Ache has made the most of this legendary material that once protected medieval knights. Its woven links of stainless steel create a very pleasant texture in the writers's hand. Chain mail even comes in a gold plated version.
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Carbon Fibre |
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Carbon Fibre is the epitome of a modern material. Its lightness and outstanding rigidity give it an immediate appeal and Caran d'Ache uses it to create a new, high-tech interpretation of tradition. Removed from its normal enviroment of top level sports, and linked with silver-plated elements, carbon fibre brings power and strength to the Varius line.
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Caran D'Ache: High Standards and Rigour |
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The gold, silver, and rhodium used in Caran d'Ache writing instruments all conform to the regulations concerning the use of precious metals. Manufacturing tolerances are strictly respected and each pen is individually inspected before being released for sale.
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Caran d'Ache only works with suppliers who meet strict conditions. All materials are carefully verified or analysed when they are received.
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| Galvanising treatments, gold, silver, and rhodium all conform to the regulations in force under Swiss federal law on working with precious materials. |
