1980's Oversize DIPLOMAT Germany Grey Metallic Lacquer Cartridge Fountain Pen Item ID: DIP-001

Manufacturer/Model: Diplomat /Grey Metallic Lacquer /Germany 
Year of production: 1980's
Filling system: Cartridge filler: standard or double size cartridges; (it can be used with standard piston converter)
Nib: Steel iridium tipped, two tone gold plated (white & yellow gold); M medium
Material: Steel base, grey metallic lacquer finish, high shine and gloss, all trimmings including are 14K gold plate
Length (pen closed): Oversize at140mm, posted 156mm.

Condition and information:
Oversize Diplomat pen. At full 140mm this is one of the biggest pens with this form factor. Pen was made in the late 1980's. The pen is a superb build quality, solid stainless steel, very heavy and with a perfect manufacturing precision. The pen features a gray metallic lacquer overlay finish, which is a perfect scratch protective cover and also give the pen a unique shine, gloss and appeal. All trimmings are thick gold plate. The pen is very heavy, with a great grip, feel and balance, which makes for a wonderful writing experience. The nib is solid steel, two tone finished gold plate, very smooth M size nib, writes perfectly without scratching the paper. The pen is in absolute mint condition, no scratches, dings or anything of the kind, never used. A truly beautiful and unique writing instrument.