Bringing heritage, expertise, creativity, and contemporary design together, the Tom Hessin Charles Collection redefines what a fine writing instrument should be. With a legacy spanning five generations in the pen industry — dating back to 1870 — the Charles Collection is a tribute to timeless craftsmanship and family tradition. The iconic clip, adorned with a diamond motif, symbolizes each generation, with the name “Charles” running proudly through the family tree.
The CHARLES CASTLE CLARET Fountain Pen is inspired by The Kenilworth Series of Steel Pens, once produced for Kenilworth Castle by T. Hessin. Today, the Tom Hessin Charles Claret is a beautiful collaboration of modern heritage. Crafted from high-grade European resin, this pen’s elegant claret tones honor T. Hessin’s beginnings and the original Kenilworth series, now reimagined as a sophisticated pen designed to stand the test of time.
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Specifications – Tom Hessin Charles Fountain Pen in Castle Claret
- Collection: Tom Hessin Charles Collection
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Edition: Castle Claret
Body Material: High-grade European resin
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Finish: Deep claret with subtle tonal variations
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Trim: Polished chrome
Clip Detail: Diamond motif symbolizing five generations of craftsmanship
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Cap Mechanism: Screw-on, postable
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Nib Options: Extra Fine Flex, Fine, Medium, Broad, 1.5 Stub
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Nib Type: Stainless steel, #6 size
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Filling System: Standard international cartridge or converter (both included)
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Length (Closed/Capped): Approx. 5.6 in / 142 mm
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Length (Open/Uncapped): Approx. 5.2 in / 132 mm
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Length (Posted): Approx. 6.4 in / 163 mm
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Max Barrel Diameter: Approx. 0.53 in / 13.5 mm
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Grip Section Diameter: Approx. 0.39–0.43 in / 10–11 mm
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Weight (Capped): Approx. 1.0 oz / 28 g
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Packaging: Presented in a premium matte-finish Tom Hessin gift box
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Made In: Designed in the UK, assembled with precision components