Caran d'Ache was the pseudonym of the 19th Century satirist and political cartoonist Emmanuel Poire.
The name derives from the Russian word karandash meaning pencil (the Turkish root means black stone). The pencil was the tool of trade for M. Poire. So in 1924 when Arnold Schweitzer acquired Ecridor, the Geneva pencil factory, he named his new company after Poire.... - la Fabrique Suisse de Crayons Caran d’Ache.
Through the 20th century Caran d'Ache earned an enviable reputation for developing writing instruments, of all kinds, of exquisite quality and design. Now, in the early part of the 21st century they have developed a set of pens that reinvigorate the art of writing. The final masterpiece in their Secrets Trilogy has just been released.
This exquisite idea brings romanticism back to writing and beauty back to fountain pens. Manufactured entirely in the Caran d'Ache factory in Geneva, this trilogy, released gradually since 2008, celebrates three major authors, who have not only shaped world literature, but each of whom secretly stayed on the shores of Lake Geneva. Each pen is dedicated to one of the three: Voltaire, Chateaubriand and Tolstoy and describes the lake shore, seen from three towns in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Delicately engraved to show different aspects of the lake, each pen features a precious gem highlighting the location of one important location: Secret One feaures the North Shore of the Lake as seen by Voltaire in the 18th Century and is finished in rhodium coated silver and covered in platimum, the black lacquer and delicate engravings revealing the details of the plains, rivers and famous mountain scenery. A 0.06 Carat Diamond marks Lausanne.
Secret Two takes us back to the 19th Century and the west bank of Lake Geneva as seen by the iconic figure of his time Chateaubriand. Finished in pink gold and coated in black lacquer this magnificent pen highlights the city of Geneva with a brilliant ruby.
Move forward to the 20th century and Secret Three reveals the beauty of Montreaux and links yellow gold and white lacquer in perfect harmony, suggesting perhaps the vast snowfields of the Russian winter. And in keeping with the two previous pens, a sapphire marks the position of Montreaux. Which brings us to "The Secret'. And no, it has nothing to do with a new-age motivational book, but everything to do with a clever design that makes each of these pens very special. A secret mechanism activated by hand, removes the Cote de Geneve and reveals a special quote from the particular author, relevant to Lake Geneva. Voltaire: “I owe my happiest hours to this city.” Chateaubriand: “One of those beautiful nights that God seems to create for Switzerland alone...” Tolstoy: "The beauty of the landscape dazzled me and gave me unexpected strength" Only 300 each of these beautiful and unique fountain pens will ever be manufactured (150 of each as roller ball) with 30 exclusive full sets, each with its ink bottle and map of the relevant period, presented in a black lacquer box. Visit http://www.carandache.ch/m/index.lbl
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