{"title":"A. A. Vacharat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(179, 179, 179);\"\u003eA.A. Vacharat is an artist and author based in Asheville, NC, USA. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eShe has a background in science and music, and her debut novel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis Moth Saw Brightness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was published in May 2025\u003c\/span\u003e. She also produces one of a kind art for us on Franklin-Christoph pens, sometimes with a theme and collection of a few pens, and sometimes as an independent piece. She is currently illustrating a series for Chronicle Books, the first of which is forthcoming in 2027. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aavacharat.com\/link-tree\"\u003eFor more on the artist visit here\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(179, 179, 179);\"\u003eHere you can see the collection over time, including the inaugural Fox Series, followed by the Penguin Series, and then the City Series, and so on. Then you might see a whimsical piece such as the MushCat, a cat sharing space with mushrooms, even wearing one for a hat. The City series was featured on the cover of the Jan 2025 Pen World Magazine and has a more serious gothic subject matter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/7679\/4187\/files\/Vacharat_Painting_Converter_web.jpg?v=1735851351\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(179, 179, 179);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThough these pieces will never be duplicated, if you want to let us know what you like, you can sign up for the Back in Stock notice as a favorable vote for any of the art.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any new pieces will be published here and in The Stock Room when they come up for sale. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"model-40-a-a-vacharat-fox-autumn-fp","title":"40M A. A. Vacharat Autumn Fox","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur initial commission was a series of 4 grey foxes, one for each season. Three were finished and sold at the San Francisco Pen Show. This is the 4th piece of the series, and the autumn season. On this piece Ms. Vacharat uses vibrant colors on a mountainous landscape with the grey fox out and about. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll paper, warranty, zippered pouch, etc are included. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold for $600 in Oct, 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DgrnZL_x2WY?si=6KIE8-QW05OfjdAK\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Franklin-Christoph","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49711802745111,"sku":"","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/7679\/4187\/files\/AAVFox4FallFP.jpg?v=1728060777"},{"product_id":"40-m-vacharat-bicycle-penguin","title":"40 M - A.A. Vacharat - Bicycle Penguin","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is a single piece of art by A.A. Vacharat, painted on a snow white Modified Model 40. Beautiful scenes of rolling hills of countryside and little houses covered by the warmth of the sun. A great piece for the discerning collector of Vacharat F-C. A pen that will bring you joy to use or to just admire. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNib of choice, box, pouch, paperwork, and lifetime warranty all included. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold for $600 in Dec, 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Franklin-Christoph","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49930047717655,"sku":"FC40MFPAAVBP","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/7679\/4187\/files\/BicyclePenguinclose.jpg?v=1733686548"},{"product_id":"40-m-vacharat-traveling-penguin","title":"40 M - A.A. Vacharat - Traveling Penguin","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is a single piece of art by A.A. Vacharat, painted on a snow white Modified Model 40. Beautiful scenes of pastoral pastels and in the heart of blooming springtime. A great piece for the discerning collector of Vacharat F-C. A pen that will bring you joy to use or to just admire. One of a kind piece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold for $600 in Dec, 2024.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNib of choice, box, pouch, paperwork, and lifetime warranty all included. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Franklin-Christoph","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49930049028375,"sku":"FC40MFPAAVTP","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/7679\/4187\/files\/TravelingPenguinclose.jpg?v=1733687155"},{"product_id":"40-m-a-a-vacharat-pesto-penguin","title":"40M - A.A. Vacharat - Pesto Penguin","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe famous large penguin hatched at the Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium in Jan of 2024 inspired this piece. Affectionately named Pesto. Hand painted by artist A.A. Vacharat as part of the Penguin series for Franklin-Christoph. Modified 40 fountain pen base. Seen here standing out amongst his peers. Just one piece was available. Sold for $600 in Dec, 2024. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLifetime warranty, converter, pouch, etc all included. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Franklin-Christoph","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49932208439575,"sku":"","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/7679\/4187\/files\/Pestocloseweb.jpg?v=1733760951"},{"product_id":"vacharat-painted-converters-fish-of-the-sea","title":"Vacharat Painted Converters - Fish of the Sea","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere we have 4 converters hand painted by artist A.A. Vacharat. Have a hidden surprise, or see through your clear pen with these lovely blue fish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is our standard K5 converter that fits all but our pocket pens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow one remaining ! \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Franklin-Christoph","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49933021675799,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/7679\/4187\/files\/AAVFishConverters.jpg?v=1733768554"},{"product_id":"03m-a-a-vacharat-mushcat","title":"03M - A.A. Vacharat - MushCat","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an unusual piece, not part of a series. Based on a Terracotta acrylic, Vacharat has painted mushrooms with cats in what is likely to become a nationwide trend. Seriously though, this is a great one of a kind painting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNib choice, box and paperwork, converter, cartridges, lifetime warranty all included. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold for $650 in Dec, 2024. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Franklin-Christoph","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49936840458519,"sku":"FC03MFPMushCat","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/7679\/4187\/files\/MushCatclose_bb74ed3f-8297-47db-a245-9188b5c4d9e7.jpg?v=1733935458"},{"product_id":"46-a-a-vacharat-the-ice-fisher","title":"46 - A.A. Vacharat - The Ice Fisher","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is the last from our Penguin series by artist A.A. Vacharat. This on the body of a Model 46 (now retired version) in the Ice acrylic. Experience life with the Penguin at the top fishing below through the ice. Note also that the converter is painted with fish as well. One of a kind piece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold for $730 with gold nib in Dec, 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipped with box, pouch, paperwork, converter (with fish!) and lifetime warranty. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Franklin-Christoph","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49939341607191,"sku":"","price":630.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/7679\/4187\/files\/IceFisherFPweb.jpg?v=1733928078"},{"product_id":"a-a-vacharat-fox-series","title":"40M A.A. Vacharat Fox Series","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(179, 179, 179);\"\u003eThese were our first three pieces, so we didn't get our full photography session on them as they were delivered to and all sold at the SF Pen Show in 2024. The theme followed the Grey Fox, season by season and included here are Summer, Spring, and Winter from top to bottom. The Autumn grey fox came later and is seen separately. These sold for $600 each. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Franklin-Christoph","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50029327548695,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/7679\/4187\/files\/GreyFoxfirst3_c5637ed4-d1f4-4bfb-9a69-e4378ce2b14f.jpg?v=1735851615"},{"product_id":"40-m-a-a-vacharat-city-rain","title":"03M - A.A. Vacharat - City Rain","description":"\u003cp\u003eProminently featured on the cover of the December 2024 Pen World, this is a one of a kind piece by artist A.A. Vacharat featuring a gothic city rain scenes. Umbrellas, rain, buildings, streets in a mystique of action mark this piece. This one sold immediately online in Jan, 2025 for $775, with gold nib. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA copy of Pen World was included with the pen, compliments of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/penworld.com\/\"\u003ePen World Magazine\u003c\/a\u003e. Visit the link to get your subscription. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBased on a Modified Model 03. Choice of nibs. Converter, pouch, box, paperwork all included. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Franklin-Christoph","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50045911499031,"sku":"FCAAVFPCR","price":675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/7679\/4187\/files\/03MCityScapeTwoopenAAVweb.jpg?v=1736273385"},{"product_id":"40-m-a-a-vacharat-germantown","title":"40M - A.A. Vacharat - Germantown","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(179, 179, 179);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e** Nominated for Pen of the Year in the 2025 PWI Reader's Choice Awards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(179, 179, 179);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(179, 179, 179);\"\u003eProminently featured on the cover of the December 2024 Pen World, this is a one of a kind piece by artist A.A. Vacharat featuring the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia. On this piece you'll find hues of crimsons, oranges, blues and subtly abstract city scenes. This one sold immediately in Jan, 2025 for $675. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(179, 179, 179);\"\u003eA copy of Pen World was included with the sale of this pen, compliments of \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(179, 179, 179);\" href=\"https:\/\/penworld.com\/\"\u003ePen World Magazine\u003c\/a\u003e. Visit the link to get your subscription. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(179, 179, 179);\"\u003eBased on a Modified Model 40. Choice of nibs. Converter, pouch, box, paperwork all included. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Franklin-Christoph","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50045916184855,"sku":"FCAAVFPGERPHI","price":675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/7679\/4187\/files\/40MAAVCityScapeweb.jpg?v=1736273892"},{"product_id":"40-m-a-a-vacharat-murder-of-crows","title":"40M - A.A. Vacharat - Murder of Crows","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(179, 179, 179);\"\u003e** Nominated for Best Writing Experience in the 2025 PWI Reader's Choice Awards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(179, 179, 179);\"\u003eFeatured to the side on the cover of the December 2024 Pen World, and further in the article, this is a one of a kind piece by artist A.A. Vacharat featuring a murder of crows. Black birds in motion reflecting the color of the night's surroundings. This one sold in Jan, 2025 for $650. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(179, 179, 179);\"\u003eA copy of Pen World will be included with the pen, compliments of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/penworld.com\/\" style=\"color: rgb(179, 179, 179);\"\u003ePen World Magazine\u003c\/a\u003e. Visit the link to get your subscription. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(179, 179, 179);\"\u003eBased on a Modified Model 40. Choice of nibs. Converter, pouch, box, paperwork all included. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Franklin-Christoph","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50045934108951,"sku":"FCAAVFPMoC","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/7679\/4187\/files\/40MMurderofCrowsAAVweb.jpg?v=1736274331"},{"product_id":"03m-a-a-vacharat-city-gothic-1","title":"03M A. A. Vacharat - City Gothic 1","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe third in our City series, we called this one City Gothic 1. It sold at the CA Pen Show for $675 in Feb, 2025. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis piece features a gothic city look in grayscale with touches of dark red. On one side it features a young lady looking over her shoulder. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Franklin-Christoph","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50229563785495,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/7679\/4187\/files\/AAVCityGothic1girlsideweb.jpg?v=1740596492"},{"product_id":"03m-a-a-vacharat-murder-of-crows","title":"03M A.A. Vacharat Murder of Crows","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis was the second Murder of Crows made by A. A. Vacharat, this time on the Model 03 Modified. It included a painted matching converter. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis sold for $630 in March, 2025. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Franklin-Christoph","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50311620460823,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/7679\/4187\/files\/03MAAVMOConwhitebknibweb.jpg?v=1742582590"},{"product_id":"20-a-a-vacharat-dreaming-of-spring","title":"20 A.A. Vacharat - Dreaming of Spring","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt's almost spring time here in 2025, and here is a timely piece of art by A.A. Vacharat. For the first time painting on our Model 20 Marietta with a base acrylic in Vintage Green, she has featured a spring floral painting, along with a snoozing cat - \"dreaming of spring.\" Scan through the photos to see close ups of this special work. One of a kind piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold in April 2025 for $600. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Franklin-Christoph","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50329743884567,"sku":"","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/7679\/4187\/files\/20AAVDreamingofSpringFPonwhite.jpg?v=1743101311"},{"product_id":"33-a-a-vacharat-gothic-city","title":"33 A.A. Vacharat Gothic City","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the first Vacharat on a Model 33. We collaborated with the idea for a Gothic City (inspired by Edinburgh, Scotland) using the hidden barrel to articulate steps going down to a cellar underground. Vacharat included a flash of warm color with the orange showing the torch illuminating the upper stairs. The Model 33 Abditus is unique itself in design, with the barrel of the pen the \"hidden secret\" within the cap. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs always with Vacharat pieces, this is a one of a kind work of art. $900 starting market price. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Franklin-Christoph","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50333016686871,"sku":"","price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/7679\/4187\/files\/33AAVGothicCitycrossedonblack.jpg?v=1743187935"},{"product_id":"03m-a-a-vacharat-flowers-on-snow","title":"03M A.A. Vacharat Flowers on Snow","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis piece started as a Snow (white acrylic with opaque white snow spots in it) and A. A. Vacharat painted a piece featuring flowers in a warm greyscale. There are various shades of grey in this one including hints of sepia. One of a kind piece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes lifetime warranty, zippered pouch, outer box, cards, converter, etc. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$600\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Franklin-Christoph","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50697018605847,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/7679\/4187\/files\/AAVGreyscaleflowerssepiawhitepenonblack.jpg?v=1754670391"},{"product_id":"03m-a-a-vacharat-flowers-on-black","title":"03M A.A. 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One piece available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips with pouch, box, papers, converter, lifetime warranty valid, etc. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$600\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Franklin-Christoph","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50697212068119,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/7679\/4187\/files\/AAV40MRedFoxwhitepenonblack.jpg?v=1754672243"},{"product_id":"33-a-a-vacharat-moby-whale","title":"33 A.A. Vacharat Moby Whale","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis art piece was produced on our Model 33, featuring a whale and ocean scene in the rain as part of the 2025 Rain series. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNote the photos were taken before lacquering so appear more matte than the final look. It also has a strip of blue tape protecting the section line that of course was removed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece sold at the San Francisco Pen Show in 2025 for $690. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Franklin-Christoph","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51375683469591,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/7679\/4187\/files\/AAVWhale2.jpg?v=1758300714"},{"product_id":"40m-a-a-vacharat-rush-hour-rain","title":"40M A. A. Vacharat Rush Hour Rain","description":"\u003cp\u003ePart of the fun of these Vacharat art pens is discovering the little treasures in the painting that are hard to show all of them in close photos. This is part of the Rain Series, with citizens crossing the street with umbrellas on a rainy day. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBased on the Model 40 Modified long cap body. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Franklin-Christoph","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51605428273431,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/7679\/4187\/files\/AAVRainyDayinCityopen.jpg?v=1763401025"},{"product_id":"40m-a-a-vacharat-mountain-winter-castle","title":"40M A.A. Vacharat Mountain Winter Castle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA serene feel in a wintry mountain setting, with an old castle estate - this is the first in the Castle Series by talented author and artist A.A. Vacharat. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the Model 40 Modified long cap pen. All art is covered with layers of varnish for long term protection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$600\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Franklin-Christoph","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51605540602135,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/7679\/4187\/files\/AAV40MMountainWinterCastleFP.jpg?v=1763403772"},{"product_id":"03m-a-a-vacharat-street-deluge","title":"03M A. A. Vacharat Street Deluge","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the Rain Series is this fun blue umbrella based, slightly abstract from artist and author AA Vacharat. Painted to be viewed when writing, a tendency she likes to do at times. Beautiful as an abstract, fun seeing all the peoples sheltering from the rain. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePainted on a base of our Model 03 Modified. Several layers of clear varnish coat the pen for long term protection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold for $550 at the Franklin-Christoph Nov '25 Online Pen Show.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Franklin-Christoph","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51605694447895,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/7679\/4187\/files\/AAV03MStreetDelugemain.jpg?v=1763407591"},{"product_id":"65-a-a-vacharat-medieval-castle","title":"65 A.A. Vacharat Medieval Castle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis work of art is on the now retired Model 65 base. Takes a #5 nib. Thin and elegant and a nice little masterpiece full of detail. Scroll your curser over the photo to see some of the little scenes and details. Hints of the abstract as well. 1 piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$575\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Franklin-Christoph","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51609949241623,"sku":null,"price":575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/7679\/4187\/files\/AAVMidCastleFountainPen.jpg?v=1763502134"},{"product_id":"03-a-a-vacaharat-cathedral-of-nature","title":"03 A.A. Vacaharat Cathedral of Nature","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(204, 204, 204);\"\u003eThis is a piece based on our Model 03, with structural molding clay representing the lead of vintage stained glass pieces. Each panel meticulously painted. Covered in layers of clear lacquer for long term protection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(204, 204, 204);\"\u003eFrom AAV: \"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eI love taking inspiration and guidance from what’s around me. In this case, the pen itself. Usually, F-C only sends me pens which are all black or all white. However, this pen had “cathedral” material in the finial, guiding me to pay homage to churches, or at least, sacred and spiritual places. Again I looked for inspiration around me—the Blue Ridge Mountains—portrayed here in imitation stained glass window. The “lead” of the stained glass is raised, and I hope the tactile experience of holding the pen is also itself a beckoning to exist fully in the spiritual moment.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(204, 204, 204);\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSold in Feb 2026 for $750.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Franklin-Christoph","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52332568019223,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/7679\/4187\/files\/03MAAVStainedGlassonblack.jpg?v=1772133166"},{"product_id":"03m-a-a-vacharat-terrain","title":"03M A.A. Vacharat Terrain","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(204, 204, 204);\"\u003eThis was the first F-C Vacharat piece produced using molding clay for structure. It creates a mountain range with snow capped peaks on our snow acrylic. A surprise feature in the blue and white painting is a woman's outline. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(204, 204, 204);\"\u003eFrom AAV: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(204, 204, 204);\"\u003e\"In perusing \u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/publicdomainreview.org\/collection\/ruckenfigur\/\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1772212752348000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw0sdqXXfV-AlyZAqhD6A7Y8\" href=\"https:\/\/publicdomainreview.org\/collection\/ruckenfigur\/\" style=\"color: rgb(204, 204, 204);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethis article\u003c\/a\u003e in the Public Domain Review, I was struck by the way the back of a human figure, absent a face, allows the form and landscape of a body to capture the viewer. When presented with only the back, we can appreciate the body as an element of nature, rather than a character with a story, or an object of desire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(204, 204, 204);\"\u003eHere, a woman, turned away (my loose rendition of \u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.nga.gov\/artworks\/83821-back-woman-dos-de-femme\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1772212752349000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw17ChqNj_LfqCuP2qHt3Wmc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nga.gov\/artworks\/83821-back-woman-dos-de-femme\" style=\"color: rgb(204, 204, 204);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethis drawing\u003c\/a\u003e from 1889, which was referenced in the article above), blends seamlessly into a mountain range—non-sensual, non-explicit. In fact, she is nearly indistinguishable, only a landscape herself, made up of the same curves and ridges and valleys as some of the largest natural forms.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(204, 204, 204);\"\u003eSold for $650 in Feb 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Franklin-Christoph","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52332873974039,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/7679\/4187\/files\/03MAAVTerrainonblack.jpg?v=1772138217"},{"product_id":"a-a-vacharat-engraved-art-model-40m-deco-city","title":"A.A. Vacharat Engraved Art Model 40M Deco City - Onyx","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis release of 10 takes production up to 15 made. We will make up to 51 pieces of these, so sign up for the back in stock notice if interested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe just recently released our first productions at the ATL26 pen show, using original A.A. Vacharat art engraved on pens. This is the first online release, featuring the \"Deco City\" design on Model 40 Modified pieces in black. The artist's signature is found within the art. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncluded is lifetime warranty paperwork, converter, usual #6 nib choices, cartridge samples, zippered pouch, etc. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$185 USD. Nibs start at $25 USD. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Franklin-Christoph","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52689312973079,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/7679\/4187\/files\/AAV40MDecoCityblack4wart.jpg?v=1775508219"},{"product_id":"a-a-vacharat-engraved-art-model-03m-rain-tree","title":"A.A. 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