What makes this pen special?
Remember when colour was something to celebrate? When red, blue and green could happily share the same space without anybody suggesting they ought to tone it down?
The Imperial – Colour Burst brings that spirit to the world of fine writing.
Its vibrant combination of electric blue, vivid red and brilliant green immediately brings to mind the bold, colourful aesthetic of United Colors of Benetton. The cap's contrasting colours have been fused together under high pressure, creating a striking finish that combines distinct blocks of colour with a beautifully sculpted, scale-like pattern.
The result is a fascinating mix of texture, colour and light. The rich green barrel complements the multicoloured cap, while the ornate silver-tone fittings, decorative bands and sparkling stone-set clip add a touch of classic elegance to an otherwise gloriously unconventional design.
Available as either a fountain pen or a rollerball, this is a pen with personality in abundance. It isn't trying to be discreet, and it certainly isn't trying to look like everybody else's.
Life is too short for boring pens.
Who is this pen for?
The Imperial – Colour Burst is for people who love colour, appreciate individuality and aren't afraid to make a statement. It's ideal for creative minds, collectors of unusual writing instruments or anyone who remembers the days when fashion advertising was every bit as colourful as the clothes themselves.
It also makes a fantastic gift for someone who has everything — because the chances of them already owning this exact pen are rather slim.
Features / Specifications
Model: The Imperial
Colour: Vibrant red, blue and green with a rich green barrel
Material: High-pressure-fused, multicoloured patterned material
Pattern: Sculpted, scale-like texture
Fittings: Ornate silver-tone finish with decorative detailing and a stone-set clip
Available styles: Fountain pen or rollerball
Finish: High-gloss, light-catching surface
Maker: The Pen Guy – individually handcrafted in Worcestershire, England
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the exact pen I will receive?
Yes. Each pen is individually made, and the distinctive colour placement and pattern mean every piece has its own character.
Can the fountain pen use bottled ink?
The fountain pen version will have a refillable reservoir and a box of cartridges. The rollerball version comes with a Schmidt L5888 Metal Ceramic Rollerball Refill.
Is this suitable as a gift?
Absolutely. Its vibrant colours and distinctive styling make it an excellent gift for someone who appreciates creative design, unusual materials and writing instruments with a little extra personality.
Maker's Story
I have always enjoyed materials that make you stop and take a second look. This one certainly does that.
The combination of red, blue and green immediately reminded me of United Colors of Benetton, with its wonderfully bold approach to colour. Add the sculpted pattern, the glossy finish and those ornate silver-tone fittings, and you have something that feels both playful and surprisingly sophisticated.
As always, I have taken the material and turned it into something individual, with its own character and personality.
Because a pen doesn't have to be serious to be special. Sometimes, it just needs to be gloriously colourful.
