The Maison Caran d'Ache and the horological laboratory MB&F, have combined their expertise for a unique creative odyssey: the Astrograph writing instrument.
Bound by a shared creative passion for mechanical excellence, the Maison Caran d’Ache and the youthful watch Maison MB&F have combined their expertise in developing the exceptional Astrograph writing instrument. This new creation pays tribute to the exploratory genius and childhood dreams that spark technical feats.
Creating the Astrograph was an authentic technical challenge to which the Maison Caran d’Ache teams rose with aplomb. Fine-tuning the concept called for four years of gestation and fruitful exchanges, while an entire year was devoted to developing the final model. More than 500 manual operations were involved in its production in the workshops of the Geneva-based Manufacture.
Astrograph features a slim body evoking the outlines of a space vessel. The perfectly integrated design of this creation comprises 99 innovative elements.
Astrograph is limted to 99 pieces per finish, paying symobilic tribute to the 99 components specifically designed for this creation. The generic numbering is engraved on one of the three stabiliser feet: Limited Edition 1 in 99 pieces
Positioned on the far end of the propeller engine, the rocket reactor is symbolised by a signature red Caran d’Ache hexagon. The hexagon is made with lacquer.
Astrograph comes in three finishes: high-gloss rhodium, sandblasted matt rhodium or anthracite ruthenium, issued in a numbered 99-piece edition per finish.
Astrograph High Gloss Rhodium
- Coated in rhodium, high gloss finish
- Anthracite lacquered chequered motif
- Writing instrument model: 99 fountain pens
- Fountain pen’s ink system: piston pump or cartridges
- Writing block: rhodium-coated, high gloss finish
- Body of the fountain pen: ruthenium-coated, high gloss finish
- M nib (other nib widths available on request)
- 18 carats gold nib, rhodium-coated
- Generic numbering engraved on one foot of the rocket: « Limited Edition 1 in 99 pieces »
Astrograph Sandblasted Matt Rhodium
- Coated in rhodium, sandblasted matt finish
- Anthracite lacquered chequered motif
- Writing instrument model: 99 fountain pens & 99 roller pens
- Fountain pen’s ink system: piston pump or cartridges
- Roller pen’s ink system: Caran d’Ache roller cartridge
- Writing block: rhodium-coated, sandblasted matt finish
- Roller and Fountain pen’s body: ruthenium-coated, sandblasted matt finish
- M nib (other nib widths available on request)
- 18 carats gold nib, rhodium-coated
- Generic numbering engraved on one foot of the rocket: « Limited Edition 1 in 99 pieces »
Astrograph Anthracite Ruthenium
- Coated in ruthenium, high gloss finish
- Anthracite lacquered chequered motif
- Writing instrument model: 99 fountain pens
- Fountain pen’s ink system: piston pump or cartridges
- Writing block: rhodium-coated, high gloss finish
- Body of the fountain pen: ruthenium-coated, high gloss finish
- M nib (other nib widths available on request)
- 18 carats gold nib, rhodium-coated
- Generic numbering engraved on one foot of the rocket: « Limited Edition 1 in 99 pieces »
The Astrograph is delivered in a unique case ceaturing a launch pad-style design, the Astrograph case accommodates both the rocket-pen and its accompanying astronaut, ready to head for the stars.
The Caran d'Ache Astrograph costs € 21.800, for more info you can mail [email protected]
