Tibaldi fountain pen, Hercules.

TIBALDI FOUNTAIN PEN, HERCULES.
Green resin barrel and silver details.
Limited edition. Exemplary 014/120.
Two-tone 18kt gold nib. M tip.
Screw cap. Piston loading.
No box. Unused.
Measurements: 14.50 cm. length.

To pay tribute to the greatest mythological heroes, TIBALDI has created the Tibaldi Hercules Silver Fountain Pen. Each of its details reflects an aspect of the legend of Hercules, starting with the pen's clip, which reproduces the design of Hercules' club. The clip ring is engraved with a relief image of the Temple of Hercules Victor in Rome. Artist Lorena Straffi has hand-painted the cap, reproducing a work by Antonio del Pollaiuolo from around 1475, entitled Hercules and the Hydra.

The body of the Tibaldi Hercules Silver Fountain Pen is adorned with a three-dimensional engraving inspired by a sculpture made in the 1490s by Antico, the renowned Italian sculptor, goldsmith and medalist, born Pier Jacopo Alari Bonocolsi. The original piece is preserved in the Museo Nazionale del Bargello in Florence. In honor of one of the 12 labors of Hercules, the image depicts the hero fighting the Hydra. In addition, the barrel of the feather is made of green resin, evoking Hercules' connection to nature and strength. At the top of the pen, an embossed button features a figure of Hercules, covered with a translucent green enamel.

Inspired by the Twelve Labors of Hercules, the Tibaldi Hercules Silver Fountain Pen will be released in a limited edition of 120 units.