This Diplomat Excellence A2 fountain pen features a high quality multi-layered brown lacquer finish with gold-plated trim. It has a satisfying soft sliding click cap that posts securely onto the barrel when writing, and it has a new spring-loaded clip made of solid metal. It features a gold-plated smooth writing #6 JoWo stainless steel nib, a black resin grip, and fills via standard international cartridge/converter (both are included). Click to shop all compatible short or long standard international ink cartridges.