Krone

Krone brings products to the pen market that make a statement—products that inspire discussion and even evoke controversy. With this approach, Krone has captured the attention of pen collectors worldwide. It expanded the market to those who not only appreciate aesthetics, but who also have an emotional bond with the history to which Krone brings them closer. Because of Krone, pen collecting is not exclusively for pen collectors anymore.

A large contingent of Civil War enthusiasts, who were not previously pen collectors per se, were brought into the market because of their desire to hold a part of history in their hand. Krone’s unique and controversial Abraham Lincoln pen, embedded with his DNA, brought Lincoln’s spirit closer to them.

When Krone released its Sir Edmund Hillary Mt. Everest Pen, commemorating one of the greatest explorers in perhaps his greatest adventure, a completely new client appeared in the pen collecting market. For many of these clients, the Krone Sir Edmund Hillary Pen symbolized their own personal quests in life–the pursuit of things nearly unobtainable. Others wanted to own a piece of the top of the world. For others still, it brought them closer to Hillary and his heroic feat.

When Krone released its William Shakespeare pen, a new market for pens was born. Artifacts directly associated with Shakespeare are extremely rare. The opportunity to own a piece of the famous mulberry tree that Shakespeare himself planted outside his house at Stratford-upon-Avon, created a link with the “Immortal Bard” for such diverse types as literati, actors, lawyers, doctors, collectors and Shakespeare enthusiasts worldwide.

The Krone Harry Houdini Pen embodies the keys that Houdini used to consummate his great escapes. It is well known that Houdini dabbled in the occult, seeking spiritual contact with his past. For many, the Krone Houdini Pen serves as a medium for their personal spiritual connection to “The Great Houdini”—the man, the myth, the legend.

Krone recognized the tremendous feats of human technology with the Apollo 11 Pen. For many, July 20, 1969, is a day that will never be forgotten, a day of extraordinary accomplishment. Embedded within the pen is the actual Kapton foil that survived re-entry and returned to Earth with Columbia on the Apollo 11 flight. The immortal words left behind on the leg of the Lunar Module will uphold a place in history for infinite years to come: “Here men from Planet Earth set foot upon the Moon. We came in peace for all of Mankind. July 1969 AD.”

The Krone Lindbergh Pen brought the limited edition collection to new heights. The inspiring rendition of the first trans-Atlantic flight touched the adventurous souls of pen collectors everywhere. Lindbergh flew at the mercy of the infinite sky with risk of the unknown, never allowing his fears to overcome his intense desire to survive. A piece of the engine from the legendary Spirit of St. Louis is a relic any collector—daredevil or not—would be proud to own.

The story of Lord Nelson, the famous British naval captain, is one of astounding bravery, loyalty and perseverance. This half-blinded, one-armed admiral left everything he cherished behind and stood in position to fight the greatest naval battle England had ever seen. His defeat of Napoleon in the great Battle of Trafalgar is one of England’s greatest historical moments. Krone’s HMS Victory Pen depicts a beautiful rendition of Nelson’s majestic ship, carefully carved into the mammoth ivory barrel of the pen using the old naval art of scrimshaw. A preserved portion of the actual ship is embedded in the pen, giving collectors a genuine taste of Victory.

America’s favorite pastime was honored when Krone introduced the Babe Ruth Pen, paying tribute to one of the greatest and most talented athletes of all time. Babe wasn’t just a ball player, he was an international star, a worldwide celebrity, the likes of which baseball has never seen since. The pen includes a piece of the Great Bambino’s actual game-used bat, a relic that needs no explanation. Past, present and future sport fans and collectors will never forget the Babe and consider this limited edition a way to remember this phenomenal athlete and his amazing accomplishments.

A man of amazing intellect, an author of extraordinary talent, a life of unprecedented success—these words can only be used to describe the greatest English novelist of all time. Krone’s Charles Dickens Pen celebrates this famous author’s place in the world of literature. Within the sterling silver band is a gold emblem that contains a delicate treasure of Charles Dickens, the tool that allowed him to pursue his dreams as an author: his feather quill. Using this simple instrument of creativity, Dickens became a literary legend.

When Krone tested the limits of exquisite artwork, the result was a succession of hand-painted limited edition pens that go above and beyond the definition of phenomenal. The masterpieces of Russian miniature lacquer-work artists, these pens show scenes almost unimaginable detail. The collection includes Anno Domini, A Space In Time and Moses—all remarkably unique and captivating to view. Krone introduces some innovative methods to create the beautiful effects of these editions, such as painting on a mother-of-pearl barrel, allowing the luminescence of the shell to shine through the paint. Another technique, maki-e, was used on mother-of-pearl to make the stunning barrel of the Shogun pen. Maki-e is a distinctive method of lacquer art using “urushi,” an Oriental varnish made from the sap of the urushi tree. The success of these handpainted pens ensures that there is more to come in the future within this exquisite category.

Customers relate to their Krone pens in their own unique ways. While the pen collector is a welcome customer, Krone takes great satisfaction in captivating those who find a pen to be more than just another beautiful writing instrument. A Krone limited edition pen is a conduit for those who seek a connection between themselves and the great people or events of the past.     

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