Tibaldi for Bentley Mulsanne Pens

To celebrate the release of the 2011 Bentley Mulsanne, the British luxury car manufacturer commissioned Tibaldi to create a collection of pens that combine the proportions and patented technologies of Tibaldi, with the forms and details prescribed by the Mulsanne flagship car.

"The greatest challenge when developing these extraordinary pens has been the production of the wood components, which were designed to match the interior of this outstanding new car," Tibaldi CEO, Giuseppe Aquila, said in a release.

According to Tibaldi, the pens are topped with a Bentley emblem reminiscent of the vehicle’s starter button, while the surface with knurled bands echoes the design of Bentley switchgear. The Tibaldi for Bentley Mulsanne pens are made from precious metals including versions in sterling silver and 18K rose gold.

Moreover, “every pen adheres to Tibaldi’s respect for the Divine Proportion, the ratio between the pen’s cap and the visible portion of the barrel when the pen is closed, equaling the ratio of 1.618,” a company statement reads.

The collection will be limited to 90 fountain pens and 90 roller balls per finish in the sterling silver version and 9 fountain pens and 9 roller balls per finish in the solid 18K rose gold version. This represents a significant anniversary for Bentley: 2009 marks 90 years since Walter Owen Bentley founded the company that bears his name and which has become synonymous with British luxury motoring.

There are three finishes with their caps and barrels accented in one of the three woods found in the cars themselves: Dark Stained Vavona, Burr Oak and Burr Walnut.