Tibaldi pens - Brand Profile,History and Products

Founded in 1916 with the introduction of the first Italian fountain pen, Tibaldi has been creating fine writing instruments for 90 years. Currently, Tibaldi pens hold two international patents that speak of their pursuit of excellence and innovation in design and quality.

The TIBALDI pens are writing instruments that reflect the technical excellence of high precision mechanical watches, which appeal to multiple human senses: sight, touch and hearing. Their unique filling mechanism is protected by patent. Its surfaces boast “Clou de Paris” diamond point and galvanised finishes, decorations which are usually found on the inner workings of fine watches. The precious metals found in the pens are produced in Switzerland, the home of luxury timepieces. Their quality is certified by the Swiss Federal Customs Administration Office of Geneva.

Ornament:Designed to be immediately recognizable as TIBALDI, the ornament is one of the distinctive features of the pen: crowned with a pyramid cut mother of pearl or tiger’s eye embedded into a silver frame, it boasts a square section at the top, gradually tapering to the round ring at its base.

Patented filling mechanism:The mechanical precision and reliability of TIBALDI’s innovative filling system resembles the winding mechanism of a high quality watch. An international patent* has been secured for this unique filling mechanism. The cursor for producing the snap rotation runs along a toothed surface. The number of teeth of the bushing, 32, is a multiple of phi, 1.618. Rotating the blind cap, when filling the pen, has the same sound and feel as manually winding a watch crown. What’s more, the mechanism applies a slight resistance to rotation, avoiding brusque movements at the bottom of the pen reducing the risk of accidental leakage.

Nibs: The TIBALDI’s striking nib is solid 18K gold, partially rhodium plated, and engraved with the image of an eagle, a trademark of the Aquila brand. Rhodium is only applied outside the contours of the eagle and inside the words, requiring the skill of an experienced goldsmith. The iridium point is welded to the gold and shaped according to the writing grade desired. Like the original TIBALDI nibs from the early twentieth century, each nib is engraved with the guarantee of first-class writing quality, “1a Qualità”. The thickness of gold varies across the nib to maximise flexibility and thereby the writer’s comfort. Writing grades available are: Extra-Fine, Fine, Medium and Broad.

Distinctive clip: The tie-shaped clip is reminiscent of TIBALDI pens from the early 1900s, but its sophisticated snap mechanism and roller make it easier to insert into a pocket. Thanks to extensive engineering research and laboratory testing, the clip is mounted on the ring, decorated with diamond point Clou de Paris, rather than on the cap. The clip as well as every other element is carved with the help of advanced computer-operated lathe and milling machines.

Writing Range: You can check the ink level of the TIBALDI fountain pen via a transparent window on the barrel. The unique filling mechanism has a tank that holds a generous amount of ink (0.9 ml). A pen with a fine nib, for example, writes approximately 555 metres per fill.

Product Updates:

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TIBALDI for BENTLEY Brooklands limited edition
Tibaldi-GIORGIO ARMANI REGAL limited edition
TIBALDI for RIVA limited edition
Tibaldi Draco et Phoenix Limited Edition
Tibaldi for Bentley Azure Series
Tibaldi Spartacus Limited Edition