Offered here is an original rotring ArtPen Calligraphy 1.1 mm fountain pen, a true vintage piece produced in WEST GERMANY (pre-1990).
This model has long been discontinued and is now highly sought after by rotring collectors and calligraphy enthusiasts worldwide.
The pen is NEW IN BOX (NIB), never inked, never used, and comes with its original retail packaging — an exceptionally rare find for a West Germany–marked rotring.
Marked “Made in West Germany” → confirms pre-1990 production
West Germany rotring pens are significantly rarer than later “Germany” versions
Superior vintage-era manufacturing & finishing
Discontinued ArtPen model — no longer produced
Collector-grade condition (not user-grade)
Brand: rotring
Model: ArtPen Calligraphy
Nib Size: 1.1 mm
Nib Type: Italic / Calligraphy
Nib Material: Stainless Steel
Ink System: Cartridge (NOT included)
Body: Matte black
Country of Manufacture: West Germany
Era: Vintage / Pre-1990
Condition: New in Box (Unused)
The 1.1 mm italic nib offers excellent line variation, making it ideal for:
Italic & Gothic scripts
Calligraphy practice
Decorative lettering
This nib size is especially popular and harder to find, adding to its desirability.
Ink cartridges are NOT included
This listing is for the fountain pen and original box only
Standard rotring / international fountain pen cartridges can be used
(Declared clearly to avoid any misunderstanding.)
Pen: Mint, unused
Nib: Perfect, untouched
Box: Original packaging with minor shelf wear due to age (see photos)
All photos are of the actual item and form part of the description.
West Germany–marked rotring ArtPens are regarded as premium vintage writing instruments.
Finding one in unused, boxed condition is increasingly rare and desirable.
This is an excellent addition to:
rotring collections
Vintage German stationery collections
High-end calligraphy pen collections
Shipped via FedEx (secure & reliable)
Carefully packed with bubble wrap & box
Tracking number provided
International shipping available
100% genuine rotring product.
No reproductions. No reissues.
Buy with confidence.