Introduction

S.T. Dupont is renowned worldwide for crafting exceptional writing instruments of superior quality and design. The new Fire-head guilloche is no exception and demonstrates one of S.T. Duponts oldest and most treasured crafting techniques ‘guilloche under lacquer’.

‘Fire-head’ Guilloche

S.T. Duponts iconic Fire-head guilloche pays tribute to the much celebrated Louvre museum in Paris, France, famed for its glass pyramid entrance, which serves as the design inspiration.

S.T. Dupont engineers engrave a series of pyramids throughout the barrel and cap of each pen using an engine turning process that engraves very precise and intricate geometric patterns into an underlying material.

Natural Lacquer
S.T. Dupont’s artisans then add layers of natural lacquer to the engraved pen in a month’s long process involving many applications and polishing to impart depth and mystery to each finish. The engraved guilloche reflects light through the overlay of natural lacquer, creating a spectacular three dimensional display of color. The result is a collection of precious, hand lacquered writing instruments of exceptional beauty.