For your consideration, we are pleased to offer for sale this exceptionally scarce 1986 Porsche Design Titanium Fountain Pen, fitted with an 18K Medium nib and presented in Mint, New Old Stock, Never Inked condition. Complete with its original Porsche Design presentation box, documentation, and papers, this is a highly collectible early-production example manufactured in West Germany during the golden era of Porsche Design writing instruments.
Introduced during the 1980s, the Porsche Design Titanium Fountain Pen represented a collaboration between Porsche Design and Faber-Castell, one of Germany's most respected writing instrument manufacturers. Conceived by Professor Ferdinand Alexander Porsche—the designer of the legendary Porsche 911—the pen reflects the same functionalist philosophy that revolutionized automotive design. Faber-Castell's manufacturing expertise ensured that the engineering excellence of the design was matched by exceptional writing performance and long-term reliability.
Crafted entirely from titanium, this fountain pen possesses a distinctly modern appearance that remains remarkably contemporary nearly four decades after its introduction. The satin titanium finish creates a subtle industrial elegance, while the precision-machined concentric rings at the cap junction provide both visual interest and ergonomic functionality. The streamlined clip integrates seamlessly into the pen's profile, emphasizing the clean, uninterrupted lines that have made Porsche Design writing instruments so desirable among collectors of both fine pens and automotive memorabilia.
This particular example is an early production model, identified by the "West Germany" stamping beneath the clip along with the date code 386, indicating manufacture in March 1986, several years before German reunification. Early West German examples are increasingly difficult to locate, particularly in untouched collector-grade condition with their complete original presentation materials.
The cap and barrel remain in superb condition, displaying no dents, dings, cracks, repairs, or notable signs of handling. The satin titanium surfaces retain their original factory appearance with exceptional consistency throughout. The sides and back of the cap is engraved with, "PORSCHE DESIGN." The cap secures firmly to the barrel via a friction fit, preserving the pen's sleek and minimalist profile. There are no monograms, engravings, or personalizations.
The fountain pen measures approximately 5 5/8 inches capped, 6 1/4" inches posted, and weighs .92 ounces, offering a comfortable and well-balanced writing experience while maintaining the slender proportions characteristic of Porsche Design's early writing instruments.
Filling is accomplished via a cartridge/converter system, combining modern practicality with the flexibility to use bottled fountain pen inks. The original converter accompanies the pen and remains in uninked condition.
At the heart of this writing instrument is a beautifully crafted 18K gold Medium nib, designed to provide the smooth, precise writing experience expected from a luxury German fountain pen. The iridium tipping measures .71mm when measured with digital calipers. In keeping with the pen's New Old Stock status, the nib has never been inked or dipped, preserving its factory-fresh condition exactly as collectors hope to find it.
Perhaps most importantly, this example survives complete with its original Porsche Design presentation outer cardboard and inner wooden box, papers, original cellophane wrapper the pen came in, and certificate of origin—items frequently separated from the pen over the decades. Complete sets such as this have become increasingly uncommon and are highly sought after by serious collectors.
Early West German Porsche Design fountain pens have developed a dedicated following among collectors of both fine writing instruments and industrial design. Their association with Faber-Castell, use of titanium construction, and unmistakable Porsche Design aesthetics distinguish them from later production models and contribute to their growing desirability within the collector market.
A remarkable opportunity to acquire an early West German Porsche Design Titanium Fountain Pen in untouched Mint, Never Inked condition—complete with its original boxes and papers. A masterpiece of German industrial design and a sophisticated addition to any advanced writing instrument collection.
