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LIMITED-EDITION VARIUS EDELWEISS: A CELEBRATION OF NATURE AND SWISS MADE TRADITION

In 2024, Caran d'Ache is celebrating Switzerland’s natural heritage with its latest creation: the Limited-Edition Edelweiss Varius. This exceptional piece of craftmanship Is much more than a simple writing instrument; it embodies a tribute to the emblematic Alpine flower, the Edelweiss. This flower, a symbol of purity and resilience, has a special place in the Swiss collective consciousness, drawing on both the wild beauty of the Alps and the bravery of the climbers that try to reach its summits.

With the Varius Edelweiss collection, Caran d'Ache is inviting you on a voyage of the senses in the heart of the Swiss Alps. This piece of exceptional craftsmanship, made with uncompromising attention to detail, captures the delicacy and authenticity of the emblematic flower. With its refined and noble design, this writing instrument, which is available in three variations (ballpoint pen, roller ball pen and fountain pen), captures the very essence of the Alpine mountains, giving art lovers a unique aesthetic and poetic experience.
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  • THE EDELWEISS: A SYMBOLIC NAME SINCE 1784

     
    The edelweiss flower, whose name comes from the words for noble (edel) and white (weiß) has a deep symbolic significance in Swiss collective identity, symbolizing both the courage of the mountain climbers and the wild beauty of the mountains. This flower, which is a Swiss national symbol, is found in many national symbols, including the five-franc coin and in Swiss customs and traditions, notably adorning traditional costumes.

    Caran d'Ache is celebrating the national Alpine symbol by launching its 100% Swiss made Limited-Edition Varius Edelweiss range, a collection of 1784 numbered pieces, which refer to the year "edelweiss" became the official name of this emblematic flower.

    EXCEPTIONAL CRAFTSMANSHIP: THE BIRTH OF THE VARIUS EDELWEISS


    With this Limited-Edition range, the Varius Edelweiss transcends its primary role as a writing instrument and becomes a true work of art. Inspired by the edelweiss, this writing instrument crafted out of Swiss beech wood has been minutely engraved to highlight the delicacy and authenticity of the plant's leaves. The white lacquer, applied by hand by the artisans of the Maison Caran d'Ache, is reminiscent of the purity of Alpine snow, and highlights the seven gold details that symbolize the flower's capitula. This Limited-Edition collection captures the spirit of the Swiss mountains and their cultural heritage which is so deeply connected with the country's history.

    The Varius Edelweiss writing instruments gracefully reveal the edelweiss leaves thanks to the Swiss beech wood which is engraved in two places. At the top of the pen a white varnished button and a silver rhodium finish bring elegance and durability to this Limited-Edition.

    The Limited-Edition Varius Edelweiss, which is polished, lacquered, assembled and wrapped by hand, illustrates the dedication that Caran d'Ache has for high-quality materials and technical know-how, bringing together tradition and modernity in a timeless design that captures the essence of the Swiss mountains.

    LIMITED-EDITION VARIUS EDELWEISS: MATERIALS OF TRADITION AND INNOVATION


    The Limited-Edition Varius Edelweiss collection embodies the perfect fusion of tradition and innovation with its use of quality materials and meticulous attention to detail. At the heart of every pen in the Limited-Edition range is a barrel made of brass, a resilient and timeless material, which is covered in Swiss beechwood, a symbol of the alpine forests. The beechwood is selected with great care and brings to each pen a warm and elegant look, a real tribute to the forests that sculpt the Swiss countryside.

    These choices highlight Caran d'Ache's dedication to maintaining traditional Swiss artisan work while integrating natural components into the design of its writing instruments.

    Each object in the Varius Edelweiss range is decorated with a rhodium-plated silver finish.

    WRITING INSTRUMENTS FOR ALL TASTES AVAILABLE IN 1784 UNIQUE PIECES


    The Limited-Edition Varius Edelweiss collection has been designed for three writing styles and comes as a ballpoint pen, a roller ball pen and fountain pen.

    The ballpoint pen from the Limited-Edition Varius Edelweiss range provides a precise and fluid writing experience that's perfect for daily use. The pen is equipped with high quality ink that comes from the gigantic Caran d'Ache Goliath refill in medium black and is compatible with all Goliath refills, thereby guaranteeing its durability and versatility.
    Coming with a fine black roller refill, the Varius Edelweiss rollerball pen provides a soft and pleasant writing sensation as it slides effortlessly on the paper for a fluid and comfortable experience. The Varius Edelweiss roller ball pen is the ideal companion for all those who are searching for exceptional writing quality and unparalleled comfort.
    The Limited-Edition Varius Edelweiss fountain pen embodies with elegance the art of traditional writing. Set with a rhodium-plated 18-karat gold nib, this writing instrument from Haute Ecriture offers a unique writing experience that will transform your artistic and personal expression. It comes with a piston pump or converter, two cartridges of ink in Idyllic Blue and is also compatible with all the chromatics ink cartridges. Its ability to adapt to different styles of calligraphy make it a pen of choice for those looking for refined and authentic writing instruments.

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    Whatever your choice of writing instrument, every piece in the Limited-Edition Varius Edelweiss range is carefully engraved and numbered "1 in 1784". It comes in a midnight blue, foulonné calf leather case that's made in Europe. Every writing instrument provides exceptional writing ease and quality, making each piece a collectible gem.

    Let yourself be enchanted by Caran d'Ache's Limited-Edition Varius Edelweiss range and discover more than just a pen: a work of art that brings together beauty and the rich cultural history of the Swiss Alps. With its elegant design and high-quality materials, each piece in this collection is a symbol of excellence that celebrates Alpine heritage. Caran d'Ache invites you to discover a new dimension of writing, where the poetry of the mountains meets the timeless elegance of Swiss made pens.
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