The Pen of the Year 2024 is inspired by the “Turquerie” period, the era between the 16th and 18th centuries when the splendour, aesthetics and exotic culture of the Ottoman Empire reached Europe. The exclusive edition was designed by a leading expert in Ottoman art, Serdar Gülgün. He describes himself as “I am a translator, transforming the old into something new.” The platinum-plated metal barrel of the Pen of the Year 2024 is adorned with 18 precious rubies. A fine chevron pattern decorates the metal parts and is enhanced by decorative lacquer inlays. The exclusive “Turquerie” edition is limited to 315 fountain pens and 85 rollerball pens.