Symbiosis of Modernity and Tradition. Cartridge-style fountain pen with innovative refill system; rhodium-plated 14ct./585 gold nib; barrel lacquered with a high-quality grey leather look; matte anodized aluminum cap and handle; clip and decorative rings with matte palladium finish Filling this pen manually is particularly comfortable with this pen. Due to the innovative cartridge slide, this fountain pen can be equipped with two regular or one large-capacity ink cartridge. With the Epoch series, Pelikan managed to combine traditional and contemporary design elements into a new symbiosis.