Graf Von Faber-Castell Limited Edition Walden Woods Roller/Fineliner

Nature and the environment have always been an important part of Faber-Castell – for 245 years they have been the world's most prominent player in the production of wooden pencils. Last year, Faber-Castell presented a limited edition rollerball in honor of Henry David Thoreau and the Walden Woods Project, made from historic ash wood rescued from naturally fallen trees in Walden Woods.

This year, there is the matching Walden Woods fountain pen, a worthy tribute to the founder of the American environmental movement. A quote from Mr. Thoreau is etched in his handwriting on the barrel. An 18K gold nib and platinum-plated metal cap and grip form the finishing touch for the individually numbered, limited edition fountain pen. Faber-Castell has embraced the message of Henry David Thoreau, who lived in seclusion in Walden Woods for more than two years. His reflections on that experience resulted in his book Walden, or Life in the Woods, which served to promote the idea that ecological and economic interests can be balanced.

The collaboration between Faber-Castell, the American Forests Trust, and the Walden Woods Project is living proof of this ideal. For every limited edition pen sold, a new tree is planted in Walden Woods. Through conservation, education, and research, the Walden Woods Project preserves the land that inspired Thoreau and applies his philosophy to promote environmental knowledge and stewardship.