Inspiration

Inspired by Toile de Jouy, a traditional French textile design known for depicting pastoral scenes and everyday life, the Swiss manufacturer has reinterpreted the motif to feature some of Geneva’s most familiar sights.

Design & Materials

The Toile de Jouy builds on the iconic Léman silhouette and features a brass barrel and cap finished in glossy, pearlescent burgundy lacquer. Some of Geneva’s most recognisable landmarks, including the Jet d’Eau, the Pont du Mont-Blanc and Bourg-de-Four Square, home to the Caran d’Ache boutique in the heart of the city’s Old Town, are finely engraved onto the surface, revealing the gold-plated finish.

To connect these little fragments of the city, the Maison has incorporated elements such as clouds and a hot-air balloon, taking the writer on a journey through Geneva. The Toile de Jouy decoration requires nearly one hour of high-precision machining per writing instrument.

Writing Experience & Collectibility

The limited edition is available as a fountain pen and a rollerball, both measuring 141 mm in length and 14.8 mm in diameter and weighing 56 g, offering a well-balanced feel in hand. The fountain pen is fitted with an 18k yellow gold nib that complements the gold-plated trim, with a choice of extra-fine, fine, medium, and broad nib widths. It uses Caran d’Ache’s classic cartridge/converter filling system. Each writing instrument is limited to 60 pieces and features a “1 in 60” engraving on the back of the cap button.


The collection is presented in a wooden Caran d’Ache case lined with imitation leather and accompanied by a limited edition certificate.