Nib: 18 carat goldFountain pen piston ink pump or cartridgeCap: screwRefills: Chromatics Collection, Caran d\’Ache ink cartridgeCan be personalisedLifetime international guaranteeSwiss Made Chinese Lacquer. Caran d\’Ache is one of the few Western manufacturers to use this ancient and magnificent material. The brilliant black of the Chinese Lacquer majestically enhances the body of the Varius. It blends harmoniously with the gold-plated finish. Fountain pen nibs in 18 carat gold available in six different widths. Piston ink pump or Caran d\’Ache ink cartridge. The Varius China Black fountain pen perfectly satisfies your writing comfort requirements.