Parafernalia Flirt Ballpoint Pen with Wooden Stand

May 29, 2007 at 2:06 AM
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Last week I was in New York, I went to Kate's Paperie, which is a great store (they are relocating in Soho), I found one pen on display with a 50% discount POP. The original price was USD$45 for this very nice shape (like a street lamp post) ballpoint pen.

Parafernalia Flirt ballpoint pen with Moleskine

So I asked the staff if they had a new one, they said this one was really the last one they had and Kate's had discontinued the Parafernalia line. Because of the price and the really attractive look (to me), I could use it width my my Moleskine pocket size notebook, I finally purchased it (even though I hate ballpoints).

Parafernalia Flirt ballpoint pen with Moleskine

Since Kate's couldn't find the box of this Italian pen, I asked if I could have the wooden pen stand and the sales person said "yeah of course". So I got my a 50%-off Italy-made pen with a wooden stand (as seen below).

Parafernalia Flirt ballpoint pen with wooden stand

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I wish I could find a roller ball refill replacement that fits in the barrel, anyway.... here's some of the designs and concepts behind the Flirt line and the Revolution line.

Flirt series from Parafernialia

"This is a "romantic" pen. Everything about it, from its shape to the warm material and the soft mechanisms, bear witness to a precise mood. Its shape is inspired to the famous pylons of Venice and the classical Greek pillars. The execellent plastics and chromed metal complete this pen by the unique style." - Designer: Sergio Carpani"

Revolution series from Parafernialia

"First of all the famous pen from 1978 designed by Sergio Carpani, it recommemorated the construction of Beaubourg and still appeals to the new generations of professional and amateurs. This pen is made up of 31 single pieces, assembled by hand and it is now a recognised "cult object" for Italian Design. In 9 different colour shades the pen features new Japanese Needle Point refills, that ensure an amazing smoothness."

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