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Pens de Luxe Group of fine pen shops is the largest pen specialty retailer in Australia. With three shops in Sydney, two shops in Brisbane, one in Perth city and a national online store. The Pen Shoppe was founded in Brisbane in 1980 by Bruce A.Nichol. In 2002, The Pen Shoppe acquired the Pen-Ultimate store in Miller Street North Sydney. Then in 2004, another Pen-Ultimate store was opened in the landmark Queen Victoria Building on Level 2. By 2007, the third Sydney store had Barbara Nichol, QVB Sydney been opened in Chifley Plaza. In 2006, Linda and her daughter BRAND INDEX Katie Somers acquired T.Sharp & Co, a century old business in Perth’s Artex 26 Montegrappa 30 Hay Street Mall & to the delight Bortoletti 29 Monteverde 19 of T.Sharp’s customers the store Caran d’Ache 2, 3, 4 Online 21, 22 has now been fully refurbished and transformed into a classic Cartier 7, 8, 9 Onoto 30 boutique for fine writing Cross 20 Parker 24 instruments & Gifts. Dupont S.T 11, 12 Pelikan 30 El-Casco 29 Piquadro 25 In 2008, the www.pensdeluxe.com.au online store officially launched. Faber-Castell 13, 14 Punch Studio 28 This interactive showcase, which Filofax 26 Sailor 15, 16 is designed & managed in-house by Graf von Faber 13 Visconti 10 Carl Somers, serves as a universal & truly unique online pen gallery Lamy 17, 18 Waterman 23 featuring the world‘s top brands. Montblanc 5, 6 yard-o-Led 30 Awarded a churchill fellowship in 1980, Barbara Nichol made a study Our Services of the history of writing and is one of Australia’s best known Mail orders via phone or Online Store Calligraphers and handwriting Handwriting Lessons & Calligraphy authorities. Barbara is an expert witness for the legal profession in Informed & Knowledgable Service matters of questioned documents. Pen Repairs & Nib Grinding High Quality Engraving We offer a full range of services Gift Vouchers especially related to fountain pens & traditional writing accessories, Corporate Sales calligraphy lessons, handwriting Insurance Valuations improvement & penmanship. Free Gift Wrapping Katie & Linda Somers, T.Sharp’s Perth Photography : Eric Victor Artwork : DesignOasis.com All listed prices are subject to change, prices are current as at November, 2010. Founder: Bruce A. Nichol, Brisbane Please refer to website for additional pricing. Pens de Luxe Group © 1980-2010 Bottled Ink Shiva Edition Leman Saffron Couture Eclat Madison Leman Rouge Rose Leman www.pensdeluxe.com.au A. $1,440 B. $350 C. $330 D. $460 E. $180 F. POA G. $595 H. $595 I. $180 J. $180 K. $595 L. $25 Page 2 In 1924, Arnold Schweitzer acquired the Ecridor Pencil Factory in Geneva & created the Caran d’Ache Swiss Pencil Factory. In 1929, the young company launched the world's first all-metal mechanical clutch pencil, the Fixpencil. A year later the first propelling hand engraved Ecridor pencil models in gold & silver made their debut. In 1953, the Ecridor ballpoint was launched. In its eighty-three year history, Caran d’Ache has become synonymous with creativity, refinement and excellent quality. Caran d’Ache has in essence created its own genre within the realm of fine writing instruments. The Caran d’Ache company remains an independent family enterprise with an international reputation. Retro Rhodium Rotation Maya Cubrik Chevron Retro Gold Type 55 Cubrik Type 55 Page 3 A. $1,400 B. $245 C. $245 D. $195 E. $245 F. $195 G. $450 H. $350 I. $365 J. $290 K. $385 www.pensdeluxe.com.au Varius Leman Black China Ivanhoe Rhodium Ivanhoe Varius Gold Snakewood Leman Delvaux Leman 1010 Chrono Sport www.pensdeluxe.com.au L. $690 M. $870 N. $550 $635 O. $1,095 P. $750 Q. POA R. $980 S. $550 T. $595 U. $230 Page 4 Cool Blue Keyring Cool Blue Starwalker Black Mystery Pure Black Metal Pure Black Carbon Metal Rubber Onyx Circle Onyx Diamond Rectangle Meisterstuck Mozart Platinum Doue Notepad Carbon Solitaire Doue Platinum Barley Page 5 Prices are available on application. Please visit one of our retail stores or online showcase www.pensdeluxe.com.au Montblanc was founded in 1908 as the Simplo Filler Pen Company. In 1913, the Montblanc “Star” become the brand’s symbol. Mont Blanc, being the highest European mountain, stood for commitment to the highest quality and finest European craftsmanship. The Montblanc Meisterstuck, launched in 1924 and would become known as the world's most famous and easily recognised writing instrument. In 1934, the company officially took the name, Montblanc Simplo GmbH. Since the 1983, James Bond 007 inspired “Octopussy pen” Montblanc has continued to create many other gorgeous limited editions. Ingrid Bergman Special Edition Boheme Paso Doble Rouge Boheme Paso Doble Azure Solitaire Gold & Black Gold Knots Solitaire Facet Platinum Plat. Knots Solitaire Gold & Black Soliatire Doue Solitaire ( Modligiani print ) Sterling Silver Montblanc premium quality bottled inks, unique selection of new colours now available. Prices are available on application. Please visit one of our retail stores or online showcase www.pensdeluxe.com.au Page 6 Happy Birthday Collection C de Cartier Exceptional Edition C de Cartier Must de Cartier C de Cartier Santos Pasha de Cartier Santos Santos Pasha de Cartier Page 7 Prices are available on application. Please visit one of our retail stores or online showcase www.pensdeluxe.com.au Trinity Roadster Trinity Roadster Trinity Louis Francois Cartier Trinity Must de Cartier Prices are available on application. Please visit one of our retail stores or online showcase www.pensdeluxe.com.au Page 8 Following his apprenticeship with the master jeweller, Adolphe Picard, Louis Francois Cartier founded his own workshop in 1847 in Paris, giving birth to the Cartier brand that would become legendary. When Louis Francois himself became a master jeweller, he gained entry to the renowed Society of Guilds allowing him to be commissioned by the Royal Courts of Europe. Cartier became know to jeweller to Kings, king of jewellers. Must de Cartier By 1907, Alfred Cartier, son of Louis Francois, entrusted the company to his three sons, Louis, Pierre and Jacques, who expanded into watchmaking and the design and manufacture of fine writing instruments, eyewear and other accessories. In the early 20th Century, the House of Cartier had Trinity succeeded in reaching London, New York, St. Petersburg and every other corner of the globe. LouisLouis de CarCartiertieti r Ballon Bleu Must de Cartier Page 9 Prices are available on application. Please visit one of our retail stores or online showcase www.pensdeluxe.com.au Visconti was founded in 1988 by Dante del Vechio in Florence in a 15th Century villa. Led by his passion for vintage pens, Dante Crystal has been focused on Inkwell developing new pens through traditional materials. A passionate designer and student of history, Dante’s creations are distinguished by the use of sterling silver, gold, celluloid & precious resin. Visconti has invented numerous ink filling systems and custom innovations for fine writing instruments, that have been Bible patented. Every Visconti pen, features Edition sophisticated & splendid designs, including decorations inspired by original vintage pens. Pen lovers will discover all that they could ask for in Visconti. The writing renaissance. Golden man Homo Sapiens Venezia Edition Art Nouveau Divina Rembrandt Van Gogh www.pensdeluxe.com.au A. $495 B. $495 C. $695 D. $1,095 E. $250 F. $415 G. $750 H. POA I. $4,995 J. POA K. POA Page 10 Enter online or in-store, Dupont Mozambique competition drawn 1st March, 2011 Shanghai Limited Edition Born in Savoy in 1847, to a family of millers, Simon Tissot-Dupont was only twenty-five when he founded the company that would bear his name. An enterprising and passionate young man, he was determined to succeed in Paris and by recruiting several talented craftsmen, he established what swiftly became a prestigious leather goods workshop. In particular, Simon manufactured wallets Place Vendome Mozambique and maroquins, the Column Edition attaché cases of the time, bearing the initials of senior civil servants. Lacque de Chine became a signature finish in the 1920’s for Dupont, the company catering to the highest level of the luxury market. Place Vendome Ritz Hotel Edition Mother of Pearl Mother of Pearl Classique Page 11 A. $4,650 B. $2,630 C. $3,550 D. $3,550 E. $410 F. $390 G. $650 H. $2,630 I. $2,840 www.pensdeluxe.com.au Ligne 2 Contraste Noir Diamond Head Olympio Croco Neo-Classique Defi Defi USB Key Neo-Classique Olympio China Lacquer www.pensdeluxe.com.au J. $1,265 K. $310 L. $2,125 M. $1,770 N. $1,460 O. $1,795 P. $1,330 Q. $495 R. $410 S. $1,345 T. $1,055 Page 12 Natural Timber Rhombus Pencils Anello Gold Anello Ivory Walnut Anello Edition Ebony Graf The Faber-Castell Family Guilloche company was founded in 1761, when Kasper Faber Chevron began to make his first graphite pencils in Stein, Germany. The 19th Century saw his Great Grandson Intuition Lothar Faber transform the Terracotta company. He mechanised production and created standards for todays pencil size and grades of lead hardness. Today, Count Anton von Faber-Castell (Andy) lives in Sydney, Australia and is responsible for Faber-Castell in the Asia Pacific region. Page 13 A. $4,995 B. $620 C. $495 D. $570 E. $650 F. $395 G. $850 H. $395 I. $295 J. $390 K. $50 www.pensdeluxe.com.au Stainless Steel Rhombus Pearwood Ambition Colours Design E-Motion Pearwood Parquet Rhombus Croco www.pensdeluxe.com.au A. $99 B. $99 C. $175 D. $120 E. $190 F. $50 G. $50 H. $210 I. $85 J. $195 K.