David Oscarson Alfred Bernhard Nobel White GT Fountain pen

The Alfred Bernhard Nobel Collection is the thirteenth release in the prestigious David Oscarson™ series of Limited Edition writing instruments. This remarkable collection honors the profound legacy of Alfred Nobel—the Swedish inventor, scientist, entrepreneur, and founder of the Nobel Prizes. Crafted with symbolic detail and rich historical reference, each piece pays homage to the duality of Nobel’s life: the power of invention and the pursuit of peace.

Each of the five color variations is limited to only 63 pieces, representing the 63 years of Nobel’s extraordinary life. Available in both fountain pen and rollerball styles, this exquisite collection merges Old World craftsmanship with meaningful design elements inspired by Nobel’s complex legacy.

A Pen of Powerful Contrasts: Destruction and Peace

On the barrel, an exploding stick of dynamite with a burning fuse symbolizes Nobel’s revolutionary invention and its impact on technology and warfare. The dates 1833–1896, marking Nobel’s life, are engraved at its base. The barrel also features a blasting cap motif, inscribed in Swedish with the words Varning (Warning), Tändhattar (Blasting Caps), and Fara (Danger)—a nod to his chemical innovations.

In striking contrast, the cap of the pen features a serene pattern of white doves, the international symbol of peace. Encircling the crown are the Three Crowns of Sweden, a national emblem most famously seen atop Stockholm’s Stadshuset (City Hall), where Nobel Prize laureates dine with the Swedish royal family every December 10th.

Master Craftsmanship: Guilloché and Hard Enamel

Each Alfred Nobel pen is handcrafted from .925 Sterling Silver and Gold Vermeil, featuring four levels of guilloché engraving on the barrel that depict a stylized explosive blast. The dynamic transition from white to yellow, orange, and red enamel visually represents the explosion’s intensity. These colors are kiln-fired together without metal separations—a highly complex process that showcases the pen’s technical artistry.

Using traditional techniques, each pen is adorned with hard enamel, a glass-based material created by grinding glass, water, and metal oxides by hand. After repeated kiln firings at temperatures above 1,000°F, the enamel is polished to perfection, revealing a rich, velvety finish.

Available Color Variations:

• Translucent Blue & White Cap / Opaque Black Barrel with multi-colored enamel (Gold Vermeil)
• Translucent Red & White Cap / Opaque Black Barrel with multi-colored enamel (Gold Vermeil)
• Opaque Black & Opalescent White Cap / Opalescent White Barrel with multi-colored enamel (Gold Vermeil)
• Opaque Black & Translucent White Cap / Opaque Black Barrel with multi-colored enamel
• Opaque Black & Opalescent White Cap / Opaque Yellow Barrel with multi-colored enamel (Gold Vermeil)

Whether you're a passionate collector, admirer of Nobel’s legacy, or a connoisseur of luxury writing instruments, the Alfred Bernhard Nobel Collection is a timeless piece of art and history. It stands as a powerful reminder of humanity’s capacity for both innovation and compassion—a perfect union of form, function, and philosophy.

Since 2000, David Oscarson has been dedicated to creating exquisite limited edition fountain pens, combining sterling silver, intricate Guilloché engraving, and kiln-fired hot enamel to produce true works of art. Each pen reflects the finest Old-World craftsmanship, honoring timeless techniques that few brands still practice today. Recognized with awards from Robb Report, Pen World Magazine, and the Couture Show, David Oscarson fountain pens are celebrated for their beauty, precision, and artistry. In a world that moves ever faster, these pens offer a return to thoughtful expression and meaningful connection. More than writing instruments, they are heirlooms—crafted to inspire and endure for generations.