The Revolución | Limited Edition Pen & Pencil Set
Refined pen and pencil set made with wood stolen during the Cuban Revolution.
We transformed this rare, old-growth Cuban mahogany that was stolen by those fleeing the reach of the incoming Castro regime into a classic pen and pencil set. This numbered, limited edition pen also features a leather carry case and signed certificate of authenticity.
- Cuban Revolution mahogany inlay.
- Slim to medium barrel with excellent balance and classic luxury silhouette.
- Leather carry case.
- Ballpoint features Cross style refills and twist retractable action.
- Mechanical pencil feature German-made twist action by Schmidt and an eraser concealed in the back barrel.
- Handmade in Chicago and guaranteed for life.
The Story
In 1959 as Castro was taking power in Cuba, people who were connected to the previous Batista government fled the island by any means. Their fear of reprisal pushed them to beg, borrow, or steal any method of transportation they could find. Many people stole or stowed away on cargo ships, presenting a problem for the ports in the US that had to figure out what to do with all the stolen cargo. They certainly didn't want to return it to Castro, so in the end they decided to auction it off. A few boards of rare Cuban mahogany included in these auctions eventually made it into our hands over 50 years later.
Feature Spotlight
Twist Retractable Ballpoint
Twist action ballpoint with Cross style refills provides a refined writing experience and tons of options.
Twist Action Mechanical Pencil
Twist-click action made by leading German manufacturer Schmidt. Integrated eraser and 0.5 mm lead.
Pocket Clip
Both the ballpoint and mechanical pencil have an integrated pocket clip.
Leather Case
The set includes a leather two-pen case in your color choice, engraved with the limited edition serial number.
