







Pininfarina Space X Black – Stylus with Ethergraf® Technology and Aluminum Desk Stand
Pininfarina SPACE X Black – Stylus with Ethergraf® Technology and Aluminum Desk Stand
Pininfarina SPACE X Black is an innovative writing instrument designed for use in space. Crafted entirely from ultra-light magnesium with a patented Ethergraf® metal alloy tip, this stylus writes without ink or graphite, making it ideal for extreme conditions like microgravity. Complete with an elegant ellipsoidal aluminum desktop stand, it embodies the excellence of Made in Italy design and technology.
Ethergraf-tipped writing instruments are not ink pens. They are born from an ancient technique that allows the metal to leave a light mark on paper through the natural oxidation of the surface. The line is fine, discreet, similar to a pencil, and designed to last.
Their writing isn't designed for everyday use, like taking work notes or signing documents. They're tools that prefer the slow gesture to the rapid flow, closer to a sketch, a thoughtful note, a mark that conveys an idea rather than filling a page. Design objects that live on the desk as silent companions, not as substitutes for traditional pens.
Choosing an instrument with an Ethergraf tip means embracing a different form of writing, more ancient than modern, more poetic than functional. A sign that never fades and an object designed to last.
Main features:
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Designed for space: Used by astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS), including the VITA mission with Paolo Nespoli.
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Ultralight material: Made entirely of magnesium, a material with very high mechanical resistance and low weight.
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Ethergraf® Tip: Patented tip that writes by oxidation, without the need for graphite or ink, avoiding harmful debris in space environments.
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Brushed Steel Side Clips: Two handy side clips for more versatile use.
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Aluminum Base: Ellipsoidal circular desk stand for elegant and functional display.
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Soft touch finish: Soft touch black paint that gives an exclusive aesthetic and pleasant to the touch.
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Italian artisan product: Made with care and attention to detail in Italy.
Detailed description:
The Pininfarina SPACE X Black is a premium stylus, designed to accompany astronauts on the ISS in microgravity conditions, where traditional pens and pencils cannot be used. The body of the instrument is made entirely of ultra-light magnesium, a material known for its mechanical strength and lightness, ideal for space applications. The patented Ethergraf® tip, forged from a special metal alloy, allows writing through the oxidation of the material on the paper, eliminating the need for ink or graphite and thus preventing dangerous microdebris in space stations. The elegant design is enhanced by two brushed steel side clips and a unique ellipsoidal aluminum stand, ideal for displaying the stylus on your desk. Each SPACE X Black stylus is handcrafted in Italy, offering uncompromising quality and attention to detail.
Why buy it?
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Exclusive technology: The Ethergraf® tip allows you to write without ink or graphite, ideal for any environment.
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Space Excellence: Actually used in space by astronauts on the VITA mission, it is a tangible testament to innovation and reliability.
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Ultra-light and resistant materials: Made entirely of magnesium with an aluminum support, for unique lightness and strength.
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Elegant design: An aerodynamic shape and exclusive soft-touch finish make it a refined and modern design object.
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Made in Italy: Handcrafted in Italy with attention to detail, a guarantee of quality and prestige.
Add a piece of space history and technology to your desk with the Pininfarina SPACE X Black. Buy now and enjoy a revolutionary writing experience designed by Pininfarina.
technical specifications
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Body Material: Magnesium with very high mechanical resistance
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Tip: Patented Ethergraf® metal alloy
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Technical note
• Plain, untreated paper is recommended. The presence of glues, mineral fillers, dyes, or additives in the paper compromises its natural absorbency (or only partially allows it), reducing the oxidation process that occurs upon contact with the ETHERGRAF® tip. -
Length: 16 cm
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Weight: 15 gr (stem only)
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Clip: Two side clips in brushed steel
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Base: Aluminum ellipsoid for desk
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Finish: Soft touch black paint
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Production: Artisanal, Made in Italy
Package Contents:
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1 Pininfarina SPACE
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1 Ellipsoidal aluminum base
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