{"product_id":"pininfarina-speedform-ethergraf-stilo-senza-inchiostro-in-nylon-e-base-magnetica-copia","title":"Forever Wave Transition Ethergraf® – 3D Nylon design stylus with maple wood base","description":"\u003cp\u003eEssential, sculptural, contemporary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePininfarina Wave Transition Ethergraf®\u003c\/strong\u003e interprets writing as a design gesture, transforming a simple tool into a design object to be enjoyed every day on your desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of \u003cstrong\u003e3D-printed nylon\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a new fluid and three-dimensional silhouette, Wave Transition stands out for its perforated body and for the balance between visual lightness, technical innovation and scenic presence.\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ewooden base\u003c\/strong\u003e, inspired by the world of high-end desk accessories, completes the project with a warm and refined material contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWriting instruments with an \u003cstrong\u003eEthergraf®\u003c\/strong\u003e tip are not ink pens. 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Design objects that inhabit the desk with personality, closer to an aesthetic and design experience than a traditional pen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing \u003cstrong\u003eWave Transition Ethergraf®\u003c\/strong\u003e means choosing a different kind of writing: more tactile, quieter, more iconic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMain features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew design by Pininfarina\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA softer, more organic and enveloping shape, designed to express dynamism, lightness and innovation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEthergraf® Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllows writing without ink and without refills, with a thin and permanent mark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e3D-printed nylon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLightweight, durable and technologically advanced body, obtained through additive manufacturing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eParametric perforated structure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe open pattern visually lightens the object and reinforces its contemporary character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWooden base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn elegant and minimalist support that enhances the product as a desk and display object.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo finishes available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvailable in \u003cstrong\u003eblack\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003egrey\u003c\/strong\u003e, to adapt to different contexts with the same distinctive identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthentic expression of design research, design culture and Italian manufacturing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetailed description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePininfarina Wave Transition Ethergraf®\u003c\/strong\u003e arises from the encounter between parametric design, formal research and production innovation. Its profile, softer and more continuous than the more tensioned geometries of other models in the collection, recalls an idea of fluidity and transformation: a shape that seems modeled by movement and material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body in \u003cstrong\u003eNylon PA12 processed with 3D technology\u003c\/strong\u003e allows for a complex but perfectly balanced geometry, where solids and voids interact to create a refined interplay of depth, light and shadow. The result is a visually light, ergonomic yet structurally solid tool, capable of conveying both technical precision and aesthetic sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEthergraf® tip\u003c\/strong\u003e, the distinctive heart of the project, revives an ancient tradition, reinterpreting it in a contemporary key. It uses neither ink nor refills: the mark is born from the contact between the metal alloy and the paper, leaving an essential, elegant and durable trace. A more intimate and conscious writing, designed for those who appreciate the value of the gesture and not just the function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ewooden base\u003c\/strong\u003e further defines the product's personality, introducing a warm and natural element in contrast to the technical sophistication of the stylus. 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The presence of glues, mineral fillers, dyes or additives in the paper can compromise its natural absorption capacity and reduce the oxidation process that occurs on contact with the Ethergraf® tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePackage contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e1 Pininfarina Wave Transition Ethergraf® Stylus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e1 Wooden base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePremium Pininfarina packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Ethergraf® tip work? I don't understand how it's possible to write without ink.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Ethergraf® tip is made with a special metal alloy that, when in contact with paper, generates a slight oxidation of the surface, leaving a fine and permanent mark. 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