Ben-Hur hand-painted fountain pen
USD535.55
Part of the Modern Classics series
Ben-Hur is an historical adventure novel by Lewis Wallace, published in 1880, and depicted here by Hanna Farmer in incredibly fine detail. This modern classic is set in the time of the oppressive Roman occupation of ancient Palestine and the origins of Christianity. In fact Christ plays a relatively minor bit part in the story, offering Ben-Hur water at one stage and performing miracles while dressed in very ordinary garments, much to Ben-Hur’s surprise, yet resulting in his conversion to Christianity. The book tells the tale of Ben-Hur and his struggles to clear his and his family’s name after his childhood friend falsely accuses him of trying to assassinate the Roman governor. He becomes a charioteer and seeks revenge against the man who betrayed him. The chariot race later featured as a 9-minute highlight of the film starring Charlton Heston. The film won 11 Oscars.
This fountain pen was made by us at Stanford Pen Studio. It has a custom oxblood red grip section, a custom, hand-crafted solid silver roll stop made by jeweller Aileen Février in the shape of an open book, as well as a silver cap band and section ring made by her.
Each of our hand-painted fountain pens is an original work of art that is painted directly on to the pen body. Should you see a pen painted by Hanna that you had set your heart on only to find it has been sold, you are more than welcome to contact us with a request for a pen on a similar theme, or to request a custom pen in a unique theme of your own.
Nib:
Available in Jowo #6 in polished steel. Please select Fine, Medium or Broad at the check-out.
The Jabulani model
SPECIFICATIONS
This is a gently curvaceous model, with a girth of 16 mm (0,6”), narrowing to a 10,7 mm (0,4”) grip section. The relatively large size of the model is to allow the artist sufficient space for their artwork, and the artwork is encased in a layer of clear resin to protect it from getting damaged during day-to-day use. Our logo medallion is embedded in the cap finial which is ever-so-slightly rounded, and the barrel finial is ever-so-slightly conical. The cap is a flush-fit and does not post. The Jabulani model usually comes with a hand-made, cap band and section ring in either Argentium silver or bronze, though this may differ depending on what best suits the artwork. Custom hand-crafted roll stops can be added.
The Jabulani model
Dimensions:
| mm | inches | |
| Total length (closed) | 157 | 6,2 |
| Length (pen only no cap) | 141 | 5,5 |
| Diameter at widest point (excl. cap) | 16 | 0,6 |
| Width of section at narrowest point | 10,7 | 0,4 |
| Section length | 30 | 1,2 |
| Cap thread | 13 | 0,5 |
We supply our pens with a Jowo #6 nib, alternatively the section can be made to fit a Bock #6 if requested.
Refill type:
Standard international fountain pen converter (supplied) or ink cartridge.
SHIPPING
International shipping to your door via DHL Express is R350 and should take less than 10 days once despatched. Pens are securely packed.
Shipping within South Africa to your door is R60.
