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Graf von Faber-Castell Guilloche Fountain Pen

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Quick answer

The Graf von Faber-Castell Guilloche is a fountain pen whose precious-resin barrel is engraved with a wave pattern, then lacquered and polished by hand. The maker lists a handmade 18-carat gold nib in M, F, EF and B, a converter in the box, and 131 to 135 mm and 29 to 44 g, depending on the color.

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Two capped Graf von Faber-Castell Guilloche fountain pens drawn to scale: the Black Edition at 135 mm and the Sage Green at 131 mm, both with engraved wave patterns
The Guilloche Black Edition (135 mm) and Sage Green (131 mm), capped, at 1 mm = 6 px; cap joins and waves are drawn by eye. Original illustration made for this guide. © Stationery Times.

Product facts

Product
Graf von Faber-Castell Guilloche Fountain Pen Black Edition (M)
Brand
Graf von Faber-Castell
Brand origin
Germany
Made in
Not stated*
Material
Guilloched precious-resin barrel, titanium PVD-coated metal parts, solid spring-loaded clip, handmade 18-carat gold nib with ruthenium coating (per Graf von Faber-Castell)
Price range
$$$$over $75 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count)
Colors

Black EditionTitanium PVD-coated metal parts

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Notes on these facts
  • Made by Faber-Castell AG, Stein, Germany. Country of manufacture not stated: The text of Graf von Faber-Castell's Guilloche product pages (read October 31, 2026) names no country of manufacture. A close-up photo of the barrel band on the page appears to show engraving that ends in "IN GERMANY", but we can't read the whole line, so we list the origin as not stated until a box or full maker statement confirms it. Source. Price: example listing.
  • Colors: names per Graf von Faber-Castell, checked October 31, 2026. Colorways listed on Graf von Faber-Castell's Guilloche series page and its Black Edition, Sage Green and Rose Blush fountain pen pages. The maker's pages also link Champagne Blush, Ciselé Anthracite, Black, Burned Orange, Gulf Blue, Electric Pink, India Red, Cognac, Turquoise, Violet Blue and a rhodium-plated version; we didn't sample those. Tints were sampled from the maker's product photos; Rose Blush shows coral waves on a pale pink ground. Tints are representative, not measured. Shops stock different colors.
  • How we test and disclose samples: How we test stationery.
  • Price bands are typical US retail, checked October 2026.

Key takeaways

  • Graf von Faber-Castell lists the Guilloche Black Edition at 135 mm (5.3 in) long, 13 mm across and 44 g, and the Sage Green and Rose Blush at 131 mm, 12 mm and 29 g.
  • Every Guilloche we read has a handmade 18-carat gold nib, run in by hand, in four widths: M, F, EF and B.
  • It fills by cartridge or the converter included in the box, and ships in a wood-lined gift box.
  • The wave pattern is engraved line by line into the precious-resin barrel, then lacquered and polished by hand, per the maker.
  • Cult Pens' US store listed the Black Edition at US$417.52 and the Sage Green at US$499.60 on October 31, 2026.

What is the Graf von Faber-Castell Guilloche fountain pen?

It is Graf von Faber-Castell’s engraved-resin fountain pen: a barrel with a wave pattern cut into it, a polished metal cap and a handmade 18-carat gold nib. The maker says guilloche, a pattern of fine engraved lines, once decorated precious watches and objects such as the Fabergé eggs, and that it gives the Guilloche barrel its pattern line by line before manual lacquering and polishing.

The series is large: the maker’s site counted 56 Guilloche items on October 31, 2026, from fountain pens to propelling pencils. It sits beside the fluted-wood Classic in the brand’s range; our Faber-Castell history covers the family behind both.

What are its size, weight and materials?

The maker lists 135 mm and 44 g for the Black Edition and 131 mm and 29 g for the Sage Green and Rose Blush. The barrels are precious resin; the metal parts change with the colorway.

Black Edition Sage Green Rose Blush
Length (capped) 135 mm (5.3 in) 131 mm (5.2 in) 131 mm (5.2 in)
Diameter 13 mm (0.5 in) 12 mm (0.5 in) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Weight 44 g 29 g 29 g
Metal parts Titanium PVD coating Rhodium-plated 18-carat rose gold coating
Nib finish Ruthenium coating Fully rhodium-plated Rose gold coating

All from Graf von Faber-Castell’s product pages, read October 31, 2026. The maker doesn’t say why the Black Edition is 15 g heavier; its pages simply give different figures.

Capped pens to scale: Guilloche Black Edition 135 mm and 44 g, Guilloche Sage Green 131 mm and 29 g, Classic Ebony 137 mm and 37 g
Guilloche Black Edition and Sage Green beside the Classic Ebony, capped, at 1 mm = 5 px; cap joins and trim are drawn by eye. Original illustration made for this guide. © Stationery Times.

What nib and filling system does it use?

A handmade 18-carat gold nib, run in by hand, and a cartridge-converter filler with the converter in the box. The Black Edition, Sage Green and Rose Blush pages list four widths: medium, fine, extra fine and broad. The maker’s links also show oblique (OM and OB) versions on some colorways, which we didn’t check page by page.

If you’re new to nib sizes, our nib sizes guide explains what the letters mean, and converters explained covers the filler.

What colors does the Guilloche come in?

Many: the maker calls the series available in many expressive color variations, plus a rhodium-plated finish. The three colorways we read in full are Black Edition, Sage Green and Rose Blush. Its pages also link Champagne Blush, Ciselé Anthracite, Black, Burned Orange, Gulf Blue, Electric Pink, India Red, Cognac, Turquoise and Violet Blue.

The metal finish follows the color, so the Black Edition’s dark titanium coating and the Rose Blush’s rose gold coating are part of the look. Colors and finishes are in the fact card above.

How does the Guilloche compare with the Classic?

Both are Graf von Faber-Castell fountain pens with 18-carat gold nibs, but the Classic is fluted wood and the Guilloche is engraved resin.

Guilloche Sage Green Classic Ebony
Barrel Engraved precious resin Fluted ebony
Length / diameter 131 mm / 12 mm 137 mm / 13 mm
Weight 29 g 37 g
Nib widths M, F, EF, B (some colors also OM, OB) EF, F, M, B, OM, OB
Filling Cartridge or converter (included) Cartridge or converter (included)

For a lighter pen choose the Sage Green or Rose Blush; the Black Edition (44 g) is heavier than the Classic. Our best luxury pens roundup places the Classic beside the Pelikan, Montblanc and Caran d’Ache pens it competes with.

What does the Guilloche cost?

Cult Pens’ US store listed the Black Edition at US$417.52 and the Sage Green at US$499.60 on October 31, 2026. Both fall in our $$$$ band, over $75. Graf von Faber-Castell’s own pages showed no price when we read them, and the two pens’ specifications are close, so the gap is the retailer’s pricing, not something the maker explains.

Where is the Guilloche made?

The maker’s page text doesn’t say. A close-up photo on the Black Edition page appears to show engraving ending in “IN GERMANY”, but we can’t read the full line, so we list the origin as not stated until a box or full maker statement confirms it.

Frequently asked questions

What is guilloche?

An ornamental pattern of fine engraved lines. Graf von Faber-Castell says it originally decorated precious watches and objects such as the Fabergé eggs, and that it applies the technique to the barrel of these pens.

Does the Guilloche fountain pen come with a converter?

Yes. The maker's pages list a cartridge-converter system with the converter included, so you can fill from a bottle or use cartridges.

Is the Guilloche a heavy pen?

The Black Edition is: the maker lists 44 g. The Sage Green and Rose Blush are listed at 29 g, lighter than the 37 g Classic Ebony.

Which nib width should I choose?

The Black Edition, Sage Green and Rose Blush pages offer M, F, EF and B. If you aren't sure, F or M is the middle of the range.

Is the nib gold?

Yes. Each Guilloche page we read lists a handmade 18-carat gold nib, run in by hand, with a ruthenium, rhodium or rose gold finish matching the pen's metal parts.

Is the Guilloche made in Germany?

The page text doesn't say. A close-up photo on the maker's page seems to show engraving ending in IN GERMANY, but we can't read all of it, so we list the origin as not stated.

What comes in the box?

The maker lists an elegant gift box: slender, chamois-coloured and wood-lined with dark brown wooden ends, a magnetic catch and the pen in a linen bag.

Sources (7)

  1. Graf von Faber-Castell: Fountain pen Guilloche Black Edition, M, item 145310 (135 mm, 13 mm, 44 g, titanium PVD, 18-carat nib with ruthenium coating, 4 widths, converter included; read October 31, 2026)
  2. Graf von Faber-Castell: Fountain pen Guilloche Sage Green, M, item 145320 (131 mm, 12 mm, 29 g, rhodium-plated parts; read October 31, 2026)
  3. Graf von Faber-Castell: Fountain pen Guilloche Rose Blush, F, item 145331 (131 mm, 12 mm, 29 g, 18-carat rose gold coating; read October 31, 2026)
  4. Graf von Faber-Castell: Guilloche series (colorways, rhodium-plated finish, engraving and gift box description; read October 31, 2026)
  5. Cult Pens (US store): Graf von Faber-Castell Guilloche Fountain Pen Black Edition (US$417.52, October 31, 2026)
  6. Cult Pens (US store): Graf von Faber-Castell Fountain Pen Guilloche Sage Green (US$499.60, October 31, 2026)
  7. Graf von Faber-Castell: Classic Ebony fountain pen, item 145553 (137 mm, 13 mm, 37 g; for the size comparison)

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