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Waterman Carène

Waterman Carene Ballpoint Pen in Marine Amber with Gold Trim Waterman Carene Ballpoint Pen in Marine Amber with Gold Trim
$210.98
$263.72

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Waterman Carene Ballpoint Pen in Deluxe Black & Silver with Gold Trim Waterman Carene Ballpoint Pen in Deluxe Black & Silver with Gold Trim
$283.57
$354.47

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Waterman Carene Ballpoint Pen in Black Sea with Stainless Steel Trim Waterman Carene Ballpoint Pen in Black Sea with Stainless Steel Trim
$210.98
$263.72

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Waterman Carene Ballpoint Pen in Black Sea with Gold Trim Waterman Carene Ballpoint Pen in Black Sea with Gold Trim
$210.98
$263.72

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Waterman Carene Fountain Pen in Black Sea with Gold Trim - 18K Gold Medium Point Waterman Carene Fountain Pen in Black Sea with Gold Trim - 18K Gold Medium Point
$352.07
$440.09

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Waterman Carene Fountain Pen in Marine Amber - 18K Gold Waterman Carene Fountain Pen in Marine Amber - 18K Gold
$352.07
$440.09

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Waterman Carene Fountain Pen in Black Sea with Stainless Steel Trim - 18K Gold Waterman Carene Fountain Pen in Black Sea with Stainless Steel Trim - 18K Gold
$352.07
$440.09

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Waterman Carene L’Essence du Bleu Fountain Pen in Metal & Blue Lacquer - 18K Gold Waterman Carene L’Essence du Bleu Fountain Pen in Metal & Blue Lacquer - 18K Gold
$408.84
$511.05

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Waterman Carene L’Essence du Bleu Ballpoint Pen in Metal & Blue Lacquer Waterman Carene L’Essence du Bleu Ballpoint Pen in Metal & Blue Lacquer
$250.10
$312.63

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Waterman Carene Deluxe Ballpoint Pen Reflections of Paris in Black Lacquer with Gold Trim Waterman Carene Deluxe Ballpoint Pen Reflections of Paris in Black Lacquer with Gold Trim
$353.49
$441.86

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Waterman Carene 2024 Fountain Pen in Blue with Palladium Trim - 18K Gold Waterman Carene 2024 Fountain Pen in Blue with Palladium Trim - 18K Gold
$324
$405

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Waterman Carène Ballpoint Pen in Opera with Gold Trim Waterman Carène Ballpoint Pen in Opera with Gold Trim
$390.70
$488.37

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Waterman Carène inlaid nib special? +
The nib is set flush into the section where a conventional nib would protrude, so the solid gold runs down into the grip and appears as one with the body. Waterman built the pen around this concept. "Carène" is French for hull, and the silhouette is shaped like the bow of a yacht. The pen is crafted in France, part of a legacy that traces its origins back to 1883.
How does the 18K nib feel on the page? +
Many writers describe it as buttery and fairly wet, with a firm feel rather than the spring of a flex nib. The 18K gold holds up well across a wide range of inks, while the tipping and grind give it that glide. Because the nib blends into the grip, some writers find that their fingers drift forward, so hold them a touch farther back than you usually would to prevent accidental slips and inky hands.
Should I choose a Fine or Medium nib on the Carène fountain pen? +
Choose a Fine nib if you write small or want a tightly controlled line and a Medium if you like a broad, wet stroke with more ink on the page. On this pen, the Medium runs wide and wet, closer to what a Bold does on some other brands, while even the Fine is smooth and lands nearer a typical medium ballpoint line. If you want small or crisp lettering, Fine is the safe default.
How should I care for my Carène pen? +
Flush the nib and feed with cool, clean water when you change inks or if the pen has sat idle for a while. Keep it capped between sessions so the ink stays fresh, and wipe the section with a soft cloth to catch any ink that creeps onto the grip. If something ever goes wrong, Waterman's after-sales service is the place to start.
Does the Carène come with a converter? +
Carène fountain pens typically arrive with a Waterman converter in the gift box, so you can fill them up right away. If you would rather skip bottled ink altogether, an international ink cartridge drops straight in.
Does the Waterman Carène come as a ballpoint as well as a fountain pen? +
Yes, and this collection carries both. The ballpoints share the same French-lacquer body and yacht-hull silhouette as the fountain pen, so you get the recognizable look with twist-and-go convenience. It takes Waterman's own ballpoint refills, which are oil-based and available in fine and medium, black and blue. You can find genuine ones that fit in our Waterman refills collection.
Is the Carène a good pen to give as a gift? +
The Carène makes a strong gift, since it arrives in a Waterman box and tells the chic story of a pen made in France. Every pen is backed by Waterman's warranty, so the person receiving it won't have to sort out any issues on their own. If you're gifting the Carène to someone new to fountain pens, the ballpoint version achieves the same look with no learning curve.
Is Goldspot an authorized Waterman dealer? +
Yes, Goldspot is an authorized dealer of the pen brands we carry, so every Waterman Carène you order here is a genuine, factory-fresh pen rather than a gray-market or counterfeit copy. That authenticity is also what keeps your pen eligible for Waterman's manufacturer warranty. You can see the Carène alongside the rest of the range in our Waterman Pens collection.