Faber-Castell
Tamitio (Terra Cotta)
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Cartridge/Converter
Condition
New Old Stock (NOS), pristine, never used
Estimated Value
$150 - $220 USD
Era
Modern Production (introduced around 2010s)
Pen Specifications
Pen Type
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Cartridge/Converter
Body Material
Metal with Lacquer Finish
Trim Material
Platinum-Plated
Color / Pattern
Terra Cotta (Orange-Brown) body with brushed silver cap and section
Cap Type
Snap Cap
Clip Design
Spring-loaded metal clip with Faber-Castell logo styling
Barrel Shape
Straight, slender cylindrical barrel
Nib Details
Nib Material
Stainless Steel
Nib Size
Medium
Nib Type
Standard
Nib Condition
Pristine, factory fresh, unused
Dimensions
Size / Dimensions
Approximately 140 mm capped, 125 mm uncapped, 10-12 mm diameter
Weight Estimate
Approximately 35-40 grams with well-balanced feel
Heritage & Origin
Era / Period
Modern Production (introduced around 2010s)
Country of Origin
Germany
Rarity
Uncommon in this specific discontinued finish
Condition & Value
Overall Condition
New Old Stock (NOS), pristine, never used
Filling System Condition
Pristine, fully functional converter/cartridge setup
Estimated Value
$150 - $220 USD
Special Features
Guilloche-patterned brushed metal grip section and cap, highly distinctive matte lacquered terra cotta barrel
Ink Recommendations
High-flow saturated inks such as Graf von Faber-Castell Hazelnut Brown or Pilot Iroshizuku Tsukushi
Care Recommendations
Clean regularly with lukewarm water when changing inks; avoid dropping to prevent chipping the lacquer finish
Interesting Facts
The Tamitio line is part of Faber-Castell's luxury Graf von Faber-Castell design collection, praised for its minimalist Bauhaus-inspired aesthetics and heavy-walled metal construction
Overall Assessment
An exceptionally stylish, minimalist modern writing instrument in flawless New Old Stock condition, offering a wonderful tactile writing experience with its textured grip section and smooth steel nib
User Notes
NOS never used, vintage, price?