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knew how to cut and finish metal in a variety or ways. From there I was off on my journey.” Today, all Tighe writing instruments are instantly recognizable for their elegant design and precision craftsmanship. only the highest-quality materials are used, from titanium and 18-karat gold to ivory, stainless steel Damascus, mokumé-Gané and sterling silver. “my goal is to produce a timeless product with a marriage of form and function,” says Tighe. every Grayson Tighe pen is constructed to last a lifetime, turned from solid material for several hours on a lathe. each part is individually made, intricately finished by hand and then assembled one at a time. After passing the meticulous inspection process, the pen is then engraved with “Tighe” on the cap band and consecutively numbered on the reverse. “There are certain procedures that need to be performed by skilled hands to be done correctly,” explains Tighe. “Allowing each pen to have individual attention creates a product with distinctive character.” With all Tighe writing instruments, the fountain pen filling is accomplished with a piston converter to draw ink from a bottle or via the use of ink cartridges while the rollerball models feature an advanced refill that has a one-year cap-off time. Handmade in Germany in 18-karat yellow gold, the Tighe nib is engraved with a specially designed acanthus leaf, tipped with iridium and two-toned with rhodium. nib widths are available in a choice of fine, medium or broad. All Tighe writing instruments are presented in a faux stingray leather box, handmade in Switzerland, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and a lifetime warranty. Being a small company that boasts extensive in-house manufacturing capabilities ensures that each Grayson Tighe pen is truly an exclusive creation. custom and one-of-a-kind pens are a specialty. In fact, many singular pieces are the result of original collaborations with well-known artists featuring exhibition-grade hand engraving and miniature sculpting. “I find great pleasure in pushing the limits of conventional manufacturing yet still using the best methods to create desired effects,” Tighe says. Prices for Grayson Tighe’s handmade pens range from $650 to $10,000 for the one-of-a-kind pieces. Tighe-Titanium “my major inspiration comes from fine art knives. I grew up around some of the world’s best makers like Wolfgang Loerchner, Jose de Braga and Tim Herman. These makers represent the pinnacle of design, materials and execution. Some of the materials I use to make my pens have been used to make fine knives for centuries,” explains Tighe. “I also gain inspiration from fine mechanical watches like A. Lange & Söhne, Ulysse nardin and roger Dubuis, among others. everything from the design, the techniques of manufacture, to the flawless finish- s t y lu s ocToBer/novemBer 2003 21
ing make these pieces stand out in my mind. I just love watches!” This year, Grayson Tighe introduced five new writing instrument designs, all available in both fountain pen and rollerball models. First in line is Tighe-Titanium. This ultra-lightweight pen features a frost barrel and cap, hand-rubbed satin trim and blued accents. The titanium clip is guilloche engraved and selectively blued. (The bluing is similar to that found on blued steel hands and screws on a high-end watch.) The fountain pen model retails for $750 while the rollerball is priced at $650. representing luxury at its finest, Twist Damascus blends artistic design 22 ocToBer/novemBer 2003 s t y lu s with expert craftsmanship. The barrel and cap are made of mirror-polished Damascus stainless steel in a fine twist pattern. (The stainless steel variety of Damascus, which dates back to approximately 500 ad and is imported from Sweden, is the preferred kind because of its corrosion resistance. This Damascus is made by forge pattern welding two different grades of stainless steels together in one billet. The Twist Damascus layering and manipulation by forging continues until the laminated material is approximately 100 layers. once the finished part is machined from the rough billet, it is then heat-treated and tempered for optimal results. When the metal is etched in a special acidic solution, the artistic pattern is visible because the dissimilar metals dissolve at different rates and reveal contrasts.)
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